George Brydges, 6th Baron Chandos facts for kids
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The Lord Chandos
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 Inscription on the lead coffin of George Brydges
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| Lord Lieutenant of Gloucestershire | |
| In office 1641–1642 |
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| Monarch | Charles I |
| Preceded by | Spencer Compton, 2nd Earl of Northampton |
| Succeeded by | English Interregnum |
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| Born | 1620 Sudeley Castle |
| Died | 6 February 1654 London |
| Resting place | St. Mary's Church, Sudeley Castle |
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| Allegiance | Royalist |
| Battles/wars | First English Civil War
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George Brydges, 6th Baron Chandos (1620–1654) was an important English nobleman. He was the son of Grey Brydges, 5th Baron Chandos and Lady Anne Stanley. His mother was a descendant of Princess Mary Tudor, who was the sister of King Henry VIII. George became the Baron Chandos in 1621 when he was only one year old, after his father passed away.
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A Supporter of the King
George Brydges was a strong supporter of King Charles I of England. This was during a time when the King and the English Parliament were in conflict. This conflict led to the First English Civil War.
Fighting in the Civil War
George Brydges showed great bravery during the war. He fought well at the First Battle of Newbury in 1643. After this battle, he continued to fight for the King in the western parts of England. When the war ended, George had to pay a large amount of money to Parliament. This was a common penalty for those who had supported the King.
Sudeley Castle's Fate
Sudeley Castle was George Brydges' home. After the Civil War ended in 1649, Parliament gave an order to damage the castle. This was done to make sure it could not be used as a military base again. This process was called "slighting."
In 1650, George received some money for the damage to his castle. However, it was not enough to rebuild it. The castle remained partly ruined for a long time.
Family Life and Succession
George Brydges was married twice. His first wife was Lady Susan Montagu, who was the daughter of Henry Montagu, 1st Earl of Manchester. They had three daughters together.
His second wife was Lady Jane Savage, the daughter of John Savage, 2nd Earl Rivers. With her, he also had three daughters.
Since George had no sons, his brother, William Brydges, became the 7th Baron Chandos after him. William passed away in 1676. After William, a relative named James Brydges became the 8th Baron. James was an important English ambassador to the Ottoman Empire from 1680 to 1685.
Later Life and Passing
On May 13, 1653, George Brydges was involved in a duel with Colonel Henry Compton in Putney. Duels were fights between two people, usually with weapons, to settle a dispute. George died on February 6, 1654, from smallpox. He was buried at his home, Sudeley Castle.
