James Fullerton (courtier)
Sir James Fullerton (c. 1563 - 7 January 1631) was a courtier and politician during the reigns of James I of England and Charles I.[1] He was probably the son of John Fullerton. He was a fellow of Trinity College Dublin,[2] one of the first two created at its establishment.
Known as "a Scotch gentleman of great learning and very great worth" he was brought to the English court by King James I in 1610 to serve Prince Charles.[1] He was created groom of the stole in 1616, when Charles became Prince of Wales.[1]
In 1625 he was elected to Parliament for St Mawes constituency.[1] During the Parliament, he worked on a bill to permit coal mining in Macclesfield, and worked on a religious address and a bill to prevent secret inquisitions. He was ordered to present Parliament's protestations to King Charles setting out their position against further financial 'supply'.[1]
He was appointed to represent Portsmouth in 1626.[1]
Later he served as ambassador to France.[2]
He is buried in Westminster Abbey.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Sir James Fullerton, History of Parliament Online
- 1 2 3 James Fullerton Westminster Abbey website
| Parliament of England | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Arundell William Hockmere |
Member of Parliament for St Mawes 1625 With: Nathaniel Tomkins |
Succeeded by Sir Henry Carey William Carr |
| Preceded by Sir Benjamin Rudyerd Sir Daniel Norton |
Member of Parliament for Portsmouth 1626–1628 With: Thomas Whatman |
Succeeded by William Towerson Owen Jennens |