George Wyatt (writer) facts for kids
George Wyatt (born 1554, died 1624) was an English writer and a person involved in government (a politician) during the 1500s. He lived at Allington Castle. George Wyatt was the very first person to write a detailed life story (a biography) of Anne Boleyn. She was the second queen of Henry VIII. George's grandfather, Sir Thomas Wyatt the Elder, was a well-known poet. He was also a cousin and an early admirer of Queen Anne.
Who Was George Wyatt?
George Wyatt was important because he wrote about the life of Queen Anne Boleyn. A biographer is someone who writes the story of another person's life. His work helps us understand more about this famous queen. He also took part in public life as a politician.
His Family Background
George Wyatt was the son of Thomas Wyatt the younger. His mother was Jane Haute. Thomas Wyatt the younger led a rebellion in 1554. This rebellion was not successful.
His Own Family
George Wyatt married Jane Finch on October 8, 1582. Jane was born around 1560 and died in 1644. Her father was Sir Thomas Finch. They were married in Eastwell, Kent.
George and Jane had several children. Their son, Sir Francis Wyatt, became the Governor of Virginia. Another son, Reverend Haute Wyatt (born 1594, died 1638), worked as a minister in Jamestown, Virginia.
