Anthony Throckmorton facts for kids
Anthony Throckmorton (born around 1528, died 1592 or 1593) was an important person in England during the 1500s. He was a member of Parliament, which means he helped make laws for the country.
Who Was Anthony Throckmorton?
Anthony Throckmorton came from a well-known family. His father was Sir George Throckmorton of Coughton, a place in Warwickshire, England. His mother was Katherine Vaux. She was the oldest daughter of Nicholas Vaux.
Anthony himself became a Member of Parliament (often called an MP). This means he was chosen to represent an area in the English government. He represented a place called Cricklade in the Parliament that met in 1563.
During his time, there were big changes happening with religion in England. Anthony Throckmorton was a Roman Catholic. At that time, the official church in England was the Anglican Church. People who were Catholic and did not attend Anglican church services were sometimes called recusants.
His Family Life
Anthony Throckmorton married Katherine Willington. They got married around 1554 in Warwickshire, England.
Anthony and Katherine had a large family. They had at least four sons and five daughters.
His Sons
- Thomas Throckmorton (born 1555, died 1598)
- John Throckmorton (born 1555)
- George Throckmorton (born 1567, died 1612)
- Robert Throckmorton (born 1569, died 1577)
His Daughters
- Anne Throckmorton
- Mary Throckmorton (born 1556, died 1643). She married John Stratford.
- Catherine Throckmorton (born 1558, died 1614)
- Margaret Throckmorton (born 1571)
- Elizabeth Throckmorton (born 1573, died 1636)
