Thomas Pury | |
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| Born | 1619 |
| Died | 1693, age 73 |
| Alma mater | Magdalen Hall, Oxford |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Known for | MP forMonmouth Boroughs in theLong Parliament |
Thomas Pury (1619 – 1693) was an English politician who sat in theHouse of Commons from 1640 to 1653. He supported theParliamentarian cause in theEnglish Civil War.
Pury was the son ofThomas Pury of Gloucestershire. He matriculated atMagdalen Hall, Oxford on 18 November 1635 aged 16. He was admitted at Grays Inn on 29 January 1641. He was employed by Mr Townshend of Staples Inn in 1642 and was receiver of King's rents in Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. He was clerk of peace for Gloucestershire and Captain of foot and horse in the parliamentary army.[1]
In December 1646, Pury was electedMember of Parliament forMonmouth Boroughs in theLong Parliament.[2] He survivedPride's Purge and sat in theRump Parliament.
Pury died at the age of 73.
Pury married Barbara Kyrle daughter of James Kyrle of Walford.[1]
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| Preceded by | Member of Parliament forMonmouth Boroughs 1646–1653 | Succeeded by Not represented inBarebones Parliament |
| Preceded by | Member of Parliament forMonmouth Boroughs 1659 | Succeeded by |