Peter
Wentworth was born in 1524. He was brought up as a radical Protestant
and was elected to the House of Commons
in 1571. Over the next few years he was an outspoken in his support
for the Puritans.
Elizabeth
I attempted to persuade Parliament not to discuss controversial
issues. In 1576 Wentworth argued that members of Parliament had the
right to discuss any subject they wanted. Elizabeth responded by ordering
him to be sent to the Tower of London.
Wentworth was eventually released but in 1587 was once again arrested
and sent to prison.
Peter Wentworth died in
1597.
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