Edward Leigh (writer)

Colonel Sir
Edward Leigh
Member of Parliament
for Stafford
In office
1645–1648
Preceded byRichard Weston
Succeeded bySeat vacant
Personal details
Born(1602-03-24)24 March 1602
Shawell Hall, Leicestershire
Died2 June 1671(1671-06-02) (aged 69)
Rushall Hall, Staffordshire
Resting placeSt Michael's Church, Rushall, Staffordshire
NationalityEnglish
SpouseElizabeth Talbot
RelationsSir Henry Leigh (father)
ChildrenHenry Leigh;
Richard Leigh
Alma materMagdalen Hall, Oxford
OccupationParliamentarian
ProfessionAuthor
AwardsKnight bachelor
Military service
AllegianceParliamentary Army
RankColonel

Sir Edward Leigh (24 March 1602 – 2 June 1671) was an English lay writer, known particularly for his works on religious topics, and a politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1645 to 1648.

Leigh served as a colonel in the Parliamentary Army during the English Civil War.


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