Maurice Berkeley (ca. 1577 – ca. 1617) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1597 and 1614.
Berkeley was the son of Sir Henry Berkeley of Bruton and his wife Margaret Lygon, daughter of William Lygon of Madresfield, Worcestershire.[1] He matriculated at Queen's College, Oxford aged 13 on 13 February 1590 together with his brother Henry and was awarded BA on 14 February 1593. He was admitted to Middle Temple in 1594.[2]
In 1597, Berkeley was elected Member of Parliament for Truro. He was elected MP for Somerset in 1601 and for Minehead in 1604. [3] In 1614 he was re-elected MP for Somerset.[2]
Berkeley died before July 1617 when his will was proved. He had a son also named Maurice.
| Parliament of England | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Parker Nicholas Smith |
Member of Parliament for Truro 1597 With: Reade Stafford |
Succeeded by William Daniel Thomas Harris |
| Preceded by Sir Francis Popham Sir Hugh Portman |
Member of Parliament for Somerset 1601 With: (Sir) Edward Phelips |
Succeeded by Sir Francis Hastings (Sir) Edward Phelips |
| Preceded by Dr Francis James Lewis Lashbrooke |
Member of Parliament for Minehead 1604 With: Sir Ambrose Turville |
Succeeded by No return made |
| Preceded by (Sir) Edward Phelips John Poulett |
Member of Parliament for Somerset 1614 |
Succeeded by Charles Berkley Robert Hopton |