George Rivers facts for kids

Sir George Rivers (1553–1630) was an English politician. He lived a long time ago, during the reigns of Queen Elizabeth I and King James I. Sir George was known for serving as a Member of Parliament, which means he helped make laws and decisions for the country.

Who Was Sir George Rivers?

Sir George Rivers was an important figure in English politics during the late 1500s and early 1600s. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) for several different towns. An MP is a person chosen by voters to represent them in the country's main law-making body, called Parliament.

Early Life and Learning

George Rivers was born in 1553. His father was Sir John Rivers, and his mother was Elizabeth Barne. He likely went to Trinity College, Cambridge, which is a famous university. In 1574, he joined the Middle Temple. This was a place where people studied to become lawyers.

A Career in Parliament

Sir George Rivers spent many years working in Parliament. He was elected as a Member of Parliament several times. This showed that people trusted him to speak for them and help govern the country.

Representing Different Towns

Sir George represented different areas during his time as an MP.

• In 1597 and 1601, he was elected for East Grinstead.
• From 1604 to 1611, he represented Southwark, which is a part of London.
• He returned to represent East Grinstead again in 1614.
• Later, in 1625 and 1626, he served as the MP for Lewes.

Important Roles and Family

In 1605, George Rivers was given the title of "Sir" when he was knighted. This was an honor given by the King. He also became the Steward of the Borough of Southwark. A steward was like a manager for the town, helping to run its affairs.

Sir George Rivers married a woman named Frances Bowyer. They had a family with at least four sons and one daughter. He passed away in 1630.