Edmund Docwra facts for kids

Edmund Docwra was an English politician who was active in the late 1500s. He lived at Chamberhouse Castle in Crookham, Berkshire.

He served as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the English Parliament. An MP is like a representative who speaks for a certain area. Edmund Docwra represented Aylesbury in 1571 and New Windsor in 1572.

Who Was Edmund Docwra?

Edmund Docwra was the second son of Martin Docwra and Isabel Danvers. His family, the Docwras, were a "gentry" family. This means they were well-off landowners, but not part of the highest nobility. They originally came from Yorkshire.

Family Connections and Support

The Docwra family had a history of working with important people, especially Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester. Robert Dudley was a powerful figure and a favorite of Queen Elizabeth I. He acted as Edmund's "patron." A patron is someone who supports and helps another person, often by using their influence to get them a job or position. In Edmund's case, Robert Dudley helped him get his seat in Parliament. Edmund often spoke about his long and loyal service to both Robert Dudley and his own father.

Edmund's Family Life

Edmund Docwra married Dorothy Golding. They had a son named Henry Docwra, 1st Baron Docwra of Culmore. Henry became a very famous soldier and statesman, and he is even known as "the founder of Derry" (a city in Northern Ireland). Edmund's mother's father, Sir William Danvers, was also an important person; he was a judge in a major court called the Court of Common Pleas.

Later Life and Challenges

In his later years, Edmund Docwra faced some money problems. Because of these difficulties, he eventually had to sell his family home, Chamberhouse Castle.