Francis Newport (died 1623) facts for kids
Sir Francis Newport (born around 1555 – died March 6, 1623) was an important English politician. He lived during a time when England was ruled by kings and queens, and he helped govern his local area.
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Early Life and Education
Francis Newport was the oldest son of Sir Richard Newport. He also had a brother named Andrew.
He went to school at Shrewsbury School from 1569 to 1571. After that, he studied at Magdalen College, Oxford in 1574. He then learned about law at the Inner Temple in 1577. This was a place where people trained to become lawyers.
When his father passed away in 1570, Francis took over the family's responsibilities. In 1603, he was given the special title of "Knight," which meant he was called "Sir Francis."
Public Service and Roles
Sir Francis Newport held many important jobs in his home county of Shropshire.
Justice of the Peace
Around 1582, he became a Justice of the Peace (J.P.) for Shropshire. A Justice of the Peace was like a local judge. They helped keep law and order in the community.
High Sheriff
He served as the Sheriff of Shropshire twice. His first term was from 1586 to 1587, and his second was from 1601 to 1602. The Sheriff was a very important official. They were in charge of enforcing laws and managing elections in the county.
Deputy Lieutenant
In 1590, Sir Francis was made a Deputy Lieutenant. This role meant he helped the main Lieutenant of the county. They were responsible for local defense and keeping the peace.
Council of the Marches
In 1601, he joined the Council of the Marches of Wales. This council was a special group that helped govern the border areas between England and Wales.
Family and Homes
Sir Francis Newport married a woman named Beatrice. She was the daughter of Roland Lacon from Willey. Together, they had three sons and four daughters.
His son, Richard, later became a very important person. He was given the title of the first Baron Newport. This meant he became a member of the nobility.
Sir Francis also oversaw the rebuilding of his two large country homes. These were Eyton-on-Severn Hall, which was finished in 1595, and High Ercall Hall, completed in 1608.
Member of Parliament
In 1593, Sir Francis Newport was chosen to be a Member (MP) for Shropshire. This meant he represented his county in the Parliament of England. Parliament was the main law-making body in the country.
