Sir Richard Hoghton, 3rd Baronet (c 1616 -3 February 1678) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1640 and 1656. He supported the Parliamentary cause in the English Civil War.
Hoghton was the eldest son of Sir Gilbert Hoghton, 2nd Baronet . [1]
In 1645, Hoghton was elected Member of Parliament for Lancashire in the Long Parliament.[2] Unlike his Royalist father, he was a zealous supporrter of parliament and a firm adherent of the Presbyterian cause. He succeeded his father in the baronetcy in April 1647.[1] In 1656 he was re-elected MP for Lancashire in the Second Protectorate Parliament.[2]
After the restoration Hoghton was a patron of nonconformist ejected ministers.[1]
| Parliament of England | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Ralph Ashton Roger Kirkby |
Member of Parliament for Lancashire 1645-1653 With: Ralph Ashton |
Succeeded by William West John Sawry Robert Cunliffe |
| Preceded by Richard Holland Gilbert Ireland Richard Standish William Ashurst |
Member of Parliament for Lancashire 1656 With: Richard Holland Gilbert Ireland Richard Standish |
Succeeded by Sir George Booth Bt Alexander Rigby |