Charles Hutchinson (15 June 1636 – 3 November 1695) was an English politician and Member of Parliament (MP) for
Nottingham
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from 1690 until his death in 1695. A prominent member of the Whig party, he served under
King William III and was known for his roles in financial governance and legislative activism.
Early life and family background
Charles Hutchinson was baptized on 15 June 1636 in
Owthorpe,
Nottinghamshire
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. He was the third son of
Sir Thomas Hutchinson and his second wife, Lady Catherine Stanhope. Lady Catherine was a daughter of
Sir John Stanhope and half-sister to
Philip Stanhope, 1st Earl of Chesterfield. The Hutchinson family were a minor but established branch of an ancient Yorkshire lineage that had relocated to Owthorpe, Nottinghamshire, around the turn of the 15th century. Hutchinson received his education at
Brasenose College, Oxford
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in 1653.
Political career
Hutchinson's political career was inaugurated under challenging circumstances during the Exclusion Crisis. He was indicted and fined 200 marks for riotous conduct at the Nottingham mayoral election of 1682. However, he recovered from this setback, being appointed as a Justice of the Peace (j.p.) and a Commissioner for recusancy fines in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and Lincolnshire in March 1688.
During the regime change from
James II to
William of Orange, Hutchinson adopted a supportive but non-combatant role. He supplied weapons and horses to the forces commanded by the Earl of Devonshire,
William Cavendish.
In 1690, he was elected as MP for Nottingham, a position he held until his death on 3 November 1695. During his parliamentary tenure, he was deeply involved in debates over the East India trade, legislation concerning religious minorities, and government expenditure. He was appointed a Commissioner of Public Accounts in 1694, serving until his death in 1695.
Marriage and family
Hutchinson married Isabella Boteler, daughter of Sir Francis Boteler. They had several children, only a few of whom survived to adulthood.
Offices held
* Commissioner for recusancy fines, Notts., Derbys., Lincs. (1688)
* Guardian, Plumptre Hosp. (1693–d.)
* Commissioner of Public Accounts (1694–1695)
Death and legacy
Charles Hutchinson died unexpectedly on 3 November 1695. His contributions to financial governance and legislative activism were noted in his lifetime and documented in subsequent historical accounts.
HUTCHINSON, Charles (1636-95), of Owthorpe, Notts.
''History of Parliament''
References
HUTCHINSON, Charles (1636-95), of Owthorpe, Notts.
''History of Parliament''
* ''Thoroton's History of Nottinghamshire'', Volume 1, pages 157-160 by John Throsby, 1790, British History Online
*''A list of the second Parliament of King William (1690–1695)'' page 67-74
*''A list of the Third Parliament of King William (1695–1698) The History and Proceedings of the House of Commons Year'' pub. 1742 pp 75–81 Vol. 5 1713-1714
* ''A History of the County of Hereford'', Volume 3 pp 91–111 By William Page yr pub. 1912 Subject (Woodhall Manor)
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1636 births
1695 deaths
Politicians from Nottingham
English MPs 1690–1695
Place of birth missing