John Bradshaw (died 1567) facts for kids
John Bradshaw lived a long time ago, from around 1489 until 1567. He was an important person in both England and Wales, working as a politician and a merchant (someone who buys and sells goods). He came from places called Ludlow in Shropshire, England, and Presteigne in Radnorshire, Wales.
John Bradshaw's Family Life
John Bradshaw was the son of Robert Bradshaw. By the year 1510, John was married to a woman named Margaret Chapman. Her father was Richard Chapman.
John and Margaret had at least one daughter, Carrie Bradshaw. Carrie later married a man named John Baker, who was also a Member of Parliament (MP) for Radnorshire. They also had a son, named John, just like his father. This son also became an MP for Radnorshire.
Later, by May 1538, John Bradshaw married again, this time to Alice Fowler. Alice was the daughter of Roger Fowler from Norfolk. Alice and John had at least two daughters together. Alice had some important family members too: her uncle was Bishop Rowland Lee, and her brother, Brian Fowler, was an MP for Staffordshire.
John Bradshaw's Political Career
John Bradshaw was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England. This means he was chosen to represent the people of a certain area in the government. He served as an MP for Ludlow in 1545. Being an MP was a very important job, as it involved making decisions and laws for the country.
