John Bradshaw (died 1588) facts for kids
John Bradshaw (born by 1519 – died May 1588) was an English-Welsh politician. He came from places called Presteigne in Radnorshire and St Dogmaels in Pembrokeshire. A politician is someone who works in government, helping to make decisions for the country.
Who Was John Bradshaw?
John Bradshaw was an important person in his time. He was born around 1519 and lived until May 1588. He was known for his work in politics, which means he helped govern the country.
His Family Life
John Bradshaw was the oldest son of another politician, also named John Bradshaw. His father was a Member of Parliament for a town called Ludlow.
John Bradshaw married Margaret Vaughan around 1539. They had one son named James. Sadly, James passed away before his father. This meant that John's grandson, who was also named John, became the person who would inherit his property and titles.
Later, John Bradshaw married Elizabeth Gerard. Elizabeth's father, William Gerard, was also a Member of Parliament for Chester. John and Elizabeth had six sons together.
His Political Career
John Bradshaw became a Member of Parliament, often called an MP. This means he was chosen to represent an area in the Parliament of England. In April 1554, he was the MP for Radnorshire. Being an MP meant he helped make laws and important decisions for the country.
