Hewett Osborne facts for kids

Sir Hewett Osborne (born 1567, died 1599) was an English soldier and landowner. He lived in Essex, but also owned land in Kiveton and Wales in Yorkshire. He served as a soldier in Ireland during the late 1500s.

Early Life and Family

Hewett Osborne was the son of Edward Osborne, who was a Lord Mayor of London. His mother was Anne, whose father, Sir William Hewett, was also a Lord Mayor. Hewett married Joyce Fleetwood. Her father, Thomas Fleetwood, was a "Master of the Mint" during the time of Henry VIII. This meant he was in charge of making coins for the country.

Military Service

Hewett Osborne first studied law at the Inner Temple. In 1590, he joined the military as a volunteer. He went with Lord Willoughby on an expedition to France. Their mission was to help Henry IV. Later, in 1596, he was part of a successful attack on Cadiz in Spain. This raid led to the temporary capture of the city.

Service in Ireland

Sir Hewett Osborne then joined the Earl of Essex in his military campaign in Ireland. This was during a conflict known as Tyrone's Rebellion. The Earl of Essex made Hewett a knight for his brave service at Maynooth. Sadly, Sir Hewett Osborne died in the same year, 1599, during a fight with the rebels.

His Children

Sir Hewett Osborne had a son named Sir Edward Osborne, 1st Baronet. Edward's oldest son became Duke of Leeds. He was an important leader in the early Tory Party during the time of King Charles II. Sir Hewett also had a daughter named Alice. She married Christopher Wandesford, who was a "Lord Deputy of Ireland." Their children included Sir Christopher Wandesford, 1st Baronet and the writer Alice Thornton.