Peter Riddel

Sir Peter Riddel (died 18 April 1641) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1624 and 1640.

He was re-elected MP for Newcastle in 1626 and in 1628, and sat until 1629 when King Charles decided to rule without parliament for eleven years.

[1] He was re-elected MP for Newcastle in 1640 for the Short Parliament.

Riddel at Newcastle had no option but to admit the Scottish army to the town.

[4] Riddel died in 1641 and was buried in the church of St Nicholas, Newcastle.