Emanuel Scrope, 1st Earl of Sunderland facts for kids

Emanuel Scrope (born August 1, 1584, died May 30, 1630) was an important English nobleman. He was known as the 1st Earl of Sunderland and the 11th Baron Scrope of Bolton. He also held a powerful position as the Lord President of the King's Council in the North. This council helped the King manage affairs in the northern parts of England.

Emanuel Scrope's Family Life

Emanuel Scrope was the only child of Thomas Scrope and Philadelphia Carey. His mother, Philadelphia, was related to Queen Elizabeth I of England.

Emanuel was given the title of Earl of Sunderland on June 19, 1627. In 1609, he married Lady Elizabeth Manners. She was the daughter of John Manners, 4th Earl of Rutland. Emanuel and Elizabeth had four children together. Sadly, all of their children passed away when they were very young.

Because his children from his marriage did not survive, Emanuel Scrope decided to leave his properties to other children he had. These children were not born within his marriage. This decision helped make families like the Paulets and the Howes very wealthy.

How His Estates Were Passed Down

Emanuel Scrope had a son named John Jeans Scrope. He also had three daughters: Mary, Elizabeth, and Annabella. These children all grew up and had their own families.

Mary, the eldest daughter, later married Charles Paulet, 1st Duke of Bolton. She passed away before he became a Duke, so her title was Marchioness of Winchester. Elizabeth, the second daughter, married the 3rd Earl Rivers. Annabella Scrope (1629–1703) inherited a place called Langar, Nottinghamshire. She married John Grubham Howe. Their son, Scrope Howe, later became the 1st Viscount Howe.

Emanuel Scrope left his large estate, including Bolton Castle, to his son John. This was done through a special agreement in 1629. When John passed away in 1646, his estate was divided among his three sisters. His eldest sister, Mary, received Bolton Castle.

In 1663, King Charles II gave Annabella a special honor. She was given the same rank and style as the daughters of an earl. This was very unusual for children born outside of marriage. Mary, the eldest daughter, passed Bolton Castle to her husband, Charles Paulet. He later became the Duke of Bolton.

Meanwhile, other parts of Emanuel's estate went to different relatives. This meant that the title of Baron Scrope of Bolton became less important. The new holder of the title was a woman, and she was never called to Parliament.

Bolton Castle During the English Civil War

After inheriting Bolton Castle, John Scrope supported the King during the English Civil War. From late 1644 to November 1645, the castle was under attack by the Parliament's army. Sir John surrendered only after his soldiers had eaten all the animals and were starving. As a punishment, the castle was ordered to be partly destroyed. John Scrope also had to pay a large fine of £7,000.

Descendants of Emanuel Scrope

Emanuel Scrope's three daughters—Mary, Elizabeth, and Annabella—all had children. Bolton Castle is now owned by the Lord Bolton. He is a descendant of the 5th Duke of Bolton.

The estate of Langar was inherited by the Baroness Howe. She was the daughter of Admiral Earl Howe, who was a descendant of Lady Annabella. Lady Howe's eldest son later sold Langar in 1818.