Simplify the following text for a Grade 7 native English-speaking person.
Original: In 1647 , Locke was sent to the prestigious Westminster School in London under the sponsorship of Alexander Popham , a member of Parliament and former commander of the younger Locke 's father .
Simplified: In 1647 , Locke was sent to Westminster School in London . During this time he was being sponsored by Alexander Popham , a member of the Parliament .