Francis Jobson facts for kids
Sir Francis Jobson (born by 1509, died 1573) was an important English politician from Monkwick, near Colchester, Essex. He served as a Member of Parliament, which means he was elected to represent his area in the Parliament of England.
Who Was Sir Francis Jobson?
Sir Francis Jobson lived during a time when England was ruled by powerful kings and queens, including Edward VI of England. He was a respected figure in his community. He was given the special title of 'Sir' when he was knighted in 1549 or 1550. This was a great honor given by the King.
His Family and Royal Connections
Sir Francis Jobson married a woman named Elizabeth Plantagenet. Her family had very close ties to the royal family of England. Elizabeth was the daughter of Arthur Plantagenet. Through her father, she was the granddaughter of Edward IV of England, who was a king of England. This also made her a first cousin to another famous king, Henry VIII of England.
Elizabeth Plantagenet was also the half-sister of a very powerful man named John Dudley. He later became the Duke of Northumberland. Sir Francis and Elizabeth had at least four sons and one daughter.
Serving in Parliament
Sir Francis Jobson was a Member (MP) for Colchester. This meant he was chosen by the people of Colchester to speak for them in the Parliament of England. Parliament was (and still is) where important laws and decisions for the country are made.
He served as an MP for Colchester several times. He was an MP in:
- March 1553
- April 1554
- 1555
- 1559
- 1563
During the early part of King Edward VI's rule, the king was still very young. Because of this, his brother-in-law, John Dudley (who was also Sir Francis Jobson's brother-in-law), became a very powerful person. He acted as a 'regent', which means he helped rule the country until the young king was old enough. Sir Francis Jobson's connection to such an important person likely helped him in his political career.
