George Eure, 6th Baron Eure facts for kids

George Eure, the 6th Baron Eure, who lived until 1672, was an important supporter of the Parliament during the English Civil War. He was the only person with a noble title from before the time when England had no king (called the Interregnum) to be part of Cromwell's Upper House.

He became the Baron Eure in 1652 after his cousin, William Eure, 5th Baron Eure, passed away. Sometimes people mistakenly think that Sir William Eure, a colonel who fought for the King's side (the Royalists) and died at the Battle of Marston Moor, became the 6th Baron.

George Eure's Political Life

George Eure was not a very rich man. Some historians believe he chose to support the Parliament because they seemed to be the stronger side. Even though he was a nobleman, he was willing to serve in the House of Commons.

Serving in Parliament

He became a Member of Parliament (MP) for Yorkshire. In 1653, he was chosen for the Barebones Parliament, which was set up by Oliver Cromwell. He was also elected as an MP for the East Riding in the First Protectorate Parliament in 1654. Later, in 1656, he was elected for the North Riding in the Second Protectorate Parliament.

Cromwell's House of Lords

Because of his strong support, Oliver Cromwell gave George Eure a place in his own version of the House of Lords. George Eure lived for a long time after the King was restored to power. He even sat in the official House of Lords once it was brought back.

Family and Legacy

George Eure never married and passed away in 1672. His brother, Ralph, became the next Lord Eure. Ralph joined others in asking King Charles II to act against Roman Catholics in 1680–1681. He was also brave enough to speak out against James, Duke of York, who was a Catholic.

End of the Title

Ralph died in 1690 without any children. Because of this, the title of Baron Eure came to an end. Another brother, Samuel Eure, was a colonel in the King's army. He had to pay a special fine to keep his property after the war.

Isaac Eure's Role

A relative of the Eure family was Isaac Eure. He was a colonel in the Parliament's army. He was given the job of bringing King Charles I from the Isle of Wight to Hurst Castle. Isaac Eure was also one of the people chosen to judge the King. He signed the paper that ordered the King's execution. Luckily for him, he died before the King's son returned to power. However, his lands were taken away at that time.