Henry Wroth facts for kids

Sir Henry Wroth (died 1671) was an important person during the English Civil War. He was a supporter of King Charles I. He was also a soldier and a patron of a famous writer.

Who Was Sir Henry Wroth?

Sir Henry Wroth was the second son of Henry Wroth. His grandfather was Sir Robert Wroth. Henry Wroth became known for supporting the King during the English Civil War. King Charles I even gave him money and support. He was knighted, which means he became a "Sir," on September 15, 1645. This happened in Oxford.

His Role in the English Civil War

During the English Civil War, Sir Henry Wroth was a strong supporter of King Charles I. People who supported the King were called Royalists or Cavaliers. After the war ended, the Parliament won. Sir Henry Wroth had to pay a fine to the Parliament. This fine was £60.

After the War: Land and Military Service

After the war, Sir Henry Wroth received land in Ireland. He also inherited a large estate called Durrants in Enfield, Middlesex. He got this estate after his uncle John passed away. In 1661, he became a captain in the Royal Horse Guards. This was a special group of soldiers who protected the King.

In 1664, Sir Henry Wroth had an important job. He and his soldiers escorted, or safely moved, Colonel John Hutchinson. They took him from the Tower of London towards Sandown Castle, Kent.

Supporting a Famous Writer

Sir Henry Wroth was a "patron" to a writer named Thomas Fuller. Being a patron means he supported Fuller's work. Thomas Fuller even dedicated his book, Pisgah Sight (published in 1650), to Sir Henry Wroth. Fuller often visited Sir Henry at his home, Durrants.

Family Life

Sir Henry Wroth married Anne Maynard. She was the daughter of William, Lord Maynard of Wicklow. Anne lived from 1632 to 1677. Sir Henry Wroth died on September 22, 1671. His second daughter, Jane, later married William Nassau de Zuylestein, 1st Earl of Rochford in 1681.