Anthony Jackson (soldier) facts for kids
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Sir Anthony Jackson
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Born | 1599 |
Died | 1666 |
Resting place | London, England |
Nationality | English |
Occupation | Lawyer, soldier |
Parent(s) | Richard Jackson Ursula Hildyard |
Sir Anthony Jackson (1599–1666) was an English lawyer and soldier who lived in the 1600s. He was a loyal supporter of the King during the English Civil War, a big conflict in England. King Charles II made him a knight. He was involved in an important battle and was even held prisoner in the famous Tower of London for more than ten years!
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Sir Anthony Jackson's Life Story
Early Life and Education
Anthony Jackson was born in 1599 in Killingwold Grove, a place in Yorkshire, England. His parents were Richard Jackson and Ursula Hildyard. When he was about ten years old, his father passed away.
In 1616, Anthony began studying law at a famous legal school called the Inner Temple. He became a qualified lawyer in 1635. Later, in 1660, he became a "Bencher," which is a senior position at the Inner Temple.
Working for the King
In the late 1620s, Anthony worked as a private secretary for George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham, an important person close to the King. He also served as a gentleman in the Privy Chamber for King Charles I. This meant he was part of the King's personal staff.
The English Civil War
During the mid-1600s, a huge conflict called the English Civil War broke out. Anthony Jackson was a strong supporter of the Stuart family, who were the kings of England at the time. People who supported the King were often called Cavaliers.
Around 1650, while King Charles II was in the Netherlands, he made Anthony a knight. At this time, Oliver Cromwell was leading the government in England, not the King. Sir Anthony helped announce that Charles II was the rightful King of England.
Imprisonment in the Tower of London
In September 1651, during the Battle of Worcester, Sir Anthony was captured. He managed to escape with some other prisoners, but he was caught again. On November 1, 1651, he was sent to the Tower of London. The government said he was imprisoned for "invading this nation with Charles Stuart" (meaning supporting King Charles II).
His wife was allowed to visit him in the Tower. Sir Anthony asked Oliver Cromwell to release him. He said he was only a servant to the King and had not fought in the war. He also said he had no money and was struggling to survive. Even though he asked several times, he was not released for many years. The Tower's leader even said he was well-behaved and very poor. Sir Anthony's land was taken away because he was loyal to the King.
Release and Later Life
Finally, in 1658, Charles II became King again. In 1659, Sir Anthony was released from the Tower of London and given 50 pounds to help him.
Sir Anthony Jackson passed away in 1666. He was buried at the Temple Church in London on October 14, 1666.