Francis Moore (barrister) facts for kids

Sir Francis Moore (born 1558, died 1621) was an important lawyer and politician during the Jacobean era in England. He was known for his legal work and for serving in the English Parliament.

Life of Sir Francis Moore

Sir Francis Moore was born in 1558 in East Ilsley, Berkshire. His father, Edward Moore, had passed away before he was born. Francis went to school at Reading School and later studied at St John's College, Oxford.

Becoming a Lawyer

Moore became a very skilled lawyer, also known as a barrister. He worked in London at a place called the Middle Temple, which is one of the four main legal societies for barristers. However, he lived with his family at South Fawley Manor in Berkshire.

He was also a legal advisor for Oxford University. In 1612, the university gave him a special Master of Arts degree.

Work in Parliament

Sir Francis Moore was a Member of Parliament, which means he was elected to help make laws for the country. He spoke often in Parliament. He is believed to have helped create an important law called the Charitable Uses Act 1601, which was passed in 1601. This law helped make sure that money given for charity was used properly.

He also invented a legal way to transfer property called "lease and release." This method was a clever way to pass on land ownership. In 1614, he became a "serjeant-at-law," which was a very high rank for a lawyer at that time.

Public Service and Recognition

Sir Francis Moore started a famous sheep market in East Ilsley. He served as a Member of Parliament for Boroughbridge, Yorkshire in 1589. Later, he represented his local town of Reading four times: in 1597, 1601, 1604, and 1614.

In 1616, he was made a knight, so he became known as Sir Francis Moore. This happened shortly after he was made Under Steward of Oxford University. Sir Francis also wrote several important legal books. He passed away at South Fawley on November 20, 1621. He was buried in Great Fawley, Berkshire.

Sir Francis Moore's Family

Sir Francis Moore was married to Anne, who was the daughter of William Twitty. They had three sons and two daughters. Their oldest son, Henry, was given the title of baronet in 1627.

Images for kids

• 

  South Fawley Manor, Sir Francis Moore's home.