Thomas Crompton (Parliamentarian)

Thomas Crompton (Parliamentarian) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1640 and 1660.

Crompton's origins and early life remain somewhat obscure. He was likely connected to the Crompton family of Bedfordshire. He first emerged into prominence during the tumultuous period leading up to the English Civil War.

In November 1640, Crompton was elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Great Bedwyn in the Long Parliament. He sat until Pride's Purge in 1648, an event which saw the expulsion of MPs considered unfavorable to the New Model Army and its leadership. Crompton appears to have been aligned with the Presbyterian faction within Parliament, a group that sought a negotiated settlement with Charles I and a more moderate form of Protestantism.

After the Restoration of the monarchy, Crompton was elected MP for Great Bedwyn again in 1660 for the Convention Parliament. The Convention Parliament played a vital role in restoring Charles II to the throne. Crompton’s actions during the debates and decisions of the Convention Parliament reflect a pragmatic approach to the changed political landscape.

Little is definitively known about Crompton's life beyond his parliamentary activities. He likely held local offices and was involved in the affairs of his constituency. His political career reflects the significant shifts and complexities of the English Civil War, Interregnum, and Restoration periods. Further research into local records and family genealogies might shed additional light on his life and activities.