Henry Smith (regicide)
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Born1620
Withcote, Leicestershire, England
Died1668 (aged 47–48)
Mont Orgueil Castle, Jersey
SpouseMiss Holland
EducationOxford University; Lincoln's Inn
Henry Smith | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Leicestershire | |
| In office 1640–1649 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1620 Withcote, Leicestershire, England |
| Died | 1668 (aged 47–48) Mont Orgueil Castle, Jersey |
| Spouse | Miss Holland |
| Education | Oxford University; Lincoln's Inn |
| Occupation | Member of Parliament, regicide |
| Known for | 19th of the 59 signatories on the death warrant of the King |
Henry Smith (1620–1668) was an English member of parliament and one of the regicides of King Charles I.
He was born in Withcote, Leicestershire in 1620; son of Henry Smith born in 1589 and Frideswide (Fritzjoyce) Wright. His grandfather, Roger Smith, hosted Mary, Queen of Scots, at Withcote on 24 September 1586 as she travelled to Fotheringhay Castle.[1] Henry Smith studied at Oxford University and Lincoln's Inn. He married Miss Holland.
