Henry Elsynge Explained

Henry Elsynge
Birth Date:c.1606
Death Date:c.30 September
Death Place:Hounslow, Middlesex
Burial Place:St. Margaret's, Westminster
Nationality:English
Education:Westminster School,
Christ Church, Oxford
Occupation:administrator
Years Active:c.1632–1648
Known For:Clerk of the House of Commons
Notable Works:during the Long Parliament
Father:Henry Elsynge
Mother:Blanche Hyett

Henry Elsynge (c.1606 – 30 September 1656) was an English administrator, who acted as clerk of the House of Commons, and wrote on parliamentary procedure.

Life

Elsynge was the eldest son of Henry Elsynge and his wife Blanche Hyett; and was baptised at St Dunstan-in-the-West on 2 March 1606.[1] He was educated at Westminster School under L. Osbeldiston. Elsynge entered Christ Church, Oxford, as a commoner, in 1621, proceeding B.A. 1625. After he spent seven years in foreign travel, Archbishop William Laud procured him the appointment of clerk of the House of Commons. His work was significant during the Long Parliament.

In December 1648, Elsynge resigned his appointment on a pretext, to avoid taking part in the proceedings against Charles I. He retired to Hounslow in Middlesex, where he died. He was buried in St. Margaret's, Westminster, on 30 September 1656.[1]

Works

Elsynge was a scholarly man who numbered Bulstrode Whitelocke and John Selden among his friends. His works are:

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Notes and References

  1. 8765. J. C.. Sainty. Elysnge, Henry.
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