Anthony St John facts for kids
Sir Anthony St John (born around 1585, died by 1651) was an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament (MP). He was part of the House of Commons, which is like a main part of the government, in 1624 and 1625. He was also a supporter of the Parliamentary side during the English Civil War.
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Who Was Sir Anthony St John?
Sir Anthony St John was born into an important family. His father was Oliver St John, 3rd Baron St John of Bletso, and his mother was Dorothy Reid. The family lived in a place called Oddington in Gloucestershire.
Early Life and Education
Anthony went to Queens' College, Cambridge, a famous university, starting in November 1601. He was knighted, which means he received a special honor from the King, on August 5, 1608. This happened at Bletsoe, the family home. His brother, Alexander, also became a knight that day and later became an MP too.
A Family of Politicians
It seems politics ran in the St John family! Besides Anthony and Alexander, four other brothers also became Members of Parliament. These were Oliver, Rowland, Henry, and Beauchamp.
Sir Anthony St John's Political Career
Sir Anthony St John was elected as a Member of Parliament several times.
Serving in Parliament
- In 1624, he was elected as the MP for Wigan.
- In 1625, he became the MP for Cheshire.
- He was elected for Wigan again in 1626 and once more in 1628.
Role in the English Civil War
The English Civil War was a big conflict in England. Sir Anthony St John was a captain in a military group called the Earl of Essex Regiment of Foot in 1642. He strongly supported the Parliament's side throughout the war.
Family Life and Home
Sir Anthony St John lived at Fonmon Castle, an old family home in Glamorgan.
Marriage and Children
Sir Anthony married Lady Katherine Herbert on April 24, 1610, in London. Lady Katherine was the daughter of Morgan Aubrey. They had two children:
- A son named Oliver, who sadly passed away at the age of 8.
- A daughter named Dorothy, who later married Sir John Booth.
Changes at Fonmon Castle
The family home, Fonmon Castle, was sold in 1656 to Colonel Philip Jones.
His Eldest Brother
His oldest brother, Oliver, inherited the family title of Baron St John of Bletso and later became the Earl of Bolingbroke.
