Edward Montagu, 1st Baron Montagu of Boughton facts for kids
Edward Montagu (born around 1562, died 1644) was an important English politician. He was also known as Sir Edward Montagu of Boughton Castle. He became the first Baron Montagu of Boughton. He was a Knight of the Bath (KB), which is a special honor given by the King.
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Edward Montagu's Early Life and Career
Edward Montagu was the son of Sir Edward Montagu. He went to Christ Church, Oxford university around 1574. He finished his studies in 1579. Later, he studied law at the Middle Temple in 1580. When his father passed away in 1602, Edward took over his family's estates.
Serving in Parliament
Edward Montagu was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) several times. An MP is a person chosen to represent an area in the country's government.
- In 1584, he became an MP for Bere Alston.
- In 1597, he represented Tavistock.
- In 1601, he was an MP for Brackley.
King James I made him a Knight of the Bath in 1603. This was during the King's special crowning ceremony. Edward also served as the High Sheriff of Northamptonshire from 1595 to 1596. A High Sheriff was a royal official in charge of law and order in a county.
Later Political Life
In 1604, Edward Montagu was elected as an MP for Northamptonshire. In 1605, he and other gentlemen sent a letter to the King. They were supporting some local church leaders. The King was not happy about this. For a short time, Edward lost his important local roles.
Edward Montagu played a part in creating what we now call Guy Fawkes Night. He helped pass a law in Parliament in 1605 to remember the Gunpowder Plot. This plot was a plan to blow up the Parliament building.
He was elected as an MP for Northamptonshire again in 1614 and 1621. In 1621, he was given the special title of Baron Montagu of Boughton. This made him a peer, a high-ranking noble.
Supporting the King
During the English Civil War, Edward Montagu supported King Charles I. Because of this, he was arrested in 1642. He was held in the Tower of London for a while. Due to his health, he was moved to the Savoy Hospital. He passed away in 1644 while still a prisoner. He was buried in Weekley.
Edward Montagu's Family
Edward Montagu was married three times and had several children.
- His first wife was Elizabeth Jeffrey. They had one daughter:
- Elizabeth Montagu, who married Robert Bertie, 1st Earl of Lindsey.
- His second wife was Frances Cotton. They had three sons and at least one daughter, including:
- Edward Montagu, 2nd Baron Montagu of Boughton, who became the next Baron.
- William Montagu, who became an important judge.
- Frances Montagu, who married John Manners, 8th Earl of Rutland.
- His third wife was Anne Crouch.
