Edmund Sheffield, 2nd Earl of Mulgrave facts for kids

Edmund Sheffield, 2nd Earl of Mulgrave (born December 1611 – died 24 August 1658) was an important English nobleman. He supported the Parliamentary side during the English Civil War. This was a big conflict in England between those who supported the King and those who supported Parliament.

Edmund's father was Sir John Sheffield. Sadly, his father drowned in 1614. His mother was Grizel Anderson. She was the daughter of Sir Edmund Anderson, who was a top judge. Edmund Sheffield was the grandson of the First Earl of Mulgrave. When his grandfather passed away in October 1646, Edmund became the 2nd Earl of Mulgrave. He also took over his grandfather's role as Vice-Admiral of Yorkshire. This meant he was in charge of naval matters for that area.

Edmund Sheffield was a member of the House of Lords, which was part of the English Parliament. He stayed there until it was no longer active. During the time known as the English Commonwealth, when England was a republic, he was part of the English Council of State. This council helped to govern the country. In 1658, he was asked to join Cromwell's Upper House, a new group of leaders. However, like many other noblemen, he chose not to serve. He died later that same year.

Edmund Mulgrave married Elizabeth Cranfield. She was the daughter of the Earl of Middlesex. Their son, John, became the next Earl. John later received even higher titles, becoming the Marquess of Normanby and the Duke of Buckingham and Normanby. He held important government jobs, like Lord Privy Seal and Lord President of the Council, during the time of Queen Anne.