Edward Stourton, 6th Baron Stourton facts for kids

Edward Stourton, 6th Baron Stourton (born 1463, died 1535) was an important person in English history. He was a nobleman, which means he belonged to a high-ranking family. Edward was the son of William, the second Baron Stourton, and Margaret Chidiock.

Edward Stourton became the 6th Baron Stourton in 1523, taking over from his older brother, William. A "Baron" was a title given to a nobleman who held land directly from the King. This title also meant he had a seat in the House of Lords, which was part of the English Parliament.

Edward Stourton's Public Role

Edward Stourton played a role in the government of his time. He was a justice of the peace. This meant he was a local official who helped keep law and order. Justices of the peace also carried out important tasks for the King.

Collecting Taxes for the King

One of Edward Stourton's big jobs was collecting money for the King. He was in charge of gathering a large amount of money, about £163,000, through a special tax called a poll-tax. A poll tax was a tax where everyone had to pay the same amount, no matter how much money they earned. This was a huge sum of money back then!

Later Life and Family

Edward Stourton lived to be quite old for his time. In his final years, his son William described him as being "feeble and infirm." This means he was weak and not in good health. Because of his age and health, his son asked that Edward be excused from attending the House of Lords.

Edward Stourton married Agnes Fauntleroy, who was from Dorset. They had three sons together. When Edward passed away in 1535, his son William became the 7th Baron Stourton.

Images for kids

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  Arms of Stourton: The family's coat of arms.

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  The tomb of the 6th Lord Stourton in St Peter's Church, Stourton, Wiltshire.