John Brydges, 1st Baron Chandos facts for kids
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John Brydges
1st Baron Chandos of Sudeley
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| Lieutenant of the Tower of London | |
| In office 1554–1554 |
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| Monarch | Mary I |
| Preceded by | Sir Edward Warner |
| Succeeded by | Sir Thomas Brydges |
| Groom of the Chamber | |
| In office 1539–1539 |
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| Monarch | Henry VIII |
| Constable of Sudeley Castle | |
| In office 1538–1557 |
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| Succeeded by | Edmund Brydges, 2nd Baron Chandos |
| High Sheriff of Wiltshire | |
| In office 1537–1537 |
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| Preceded by | Sir Henry Long |
| Succeeded by | Sir Anthony Hungerford |
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| Born | 9 March 1492 Old Coberley Hall, Coberley, Gloucestershire |
| Died | 12 April 1557 Sudeley Castle |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Gray |
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| Allegiance | Kingdom of England |
| Battles/wars | War of the League of Cambrai
Italian War of 1542-46 Wyatt's Rebellion 1554 |
John Brydges, born on March 9, 1492, was an important person in England during the time of Kings Henry VIII and Edward VI, and Queen Mary I. He worked for the royal family, was a member of Parliament, and later became a noble, known as the 1st Baron Chandos. His last name is sometimes spelled Brugge or Bruges.
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John Brydges' Life Story
John Brydges was born in Coberley, Gloucestershire. His father was Sir Giles Brydges, a knight who worked for King Henry VII. John's brother, Thomas Brydges, also held important public jobs.
When his father passed away in 1511, John inherited family lands in Oxfordshire and Wiltshire. He was still young, so Sir Edward Darrell looked after him for two years.
Early Career and Knighthood
In 1513, John Brydges went to France with Charles Brandon to fight in battles at Terouenne and Tournai. After these battles, he was made a knight.
He often attended King Henry VIII at important events in England and France. This likely included the famous meeting called the Field of the Cloth of Gold. This was a huge gathering between King Henry VIII of England and King Francis I of France.
Public Service and Important Roles
In 1529, John Brydges was chosen to represent Gloucestershire in Parliament. This showed how respected he was both in his local area and at the royal court. His family connections also helped him get this important position.
He served as the High Sheriff of Wiltshire in 1537. This was a key role in keeping law and order in the county.
Later, in 1554, he helped stop a major uprising led by Sir Thomas Wyatt.
Lieutenant of the Tower of London
One of John Brydges' most famous jobs was being the Lieutenant of the Tower of London. This meant he was in charge of the Tower, which was often used as a prison for important people.
During Queen Mary I's early reign, he was responsible for several famous prisoners. These included Lady Jane Grey, who was Queen for only nine days, and Sir Thomas Wyatt. For a short time, he also had custody of Princess Elizabeth Tudor, who would later become Queen Elizabeth I.
Baron Chandos of Sudeley
In 1554, Queen Mary I gave Sudeley Castle to John Brydges. She also made him a noble, giving him the title Baron Chandos of Sudeley on April 8, 1554.
Sudeley Castle remained his property and was passed down to his children. Queen Elizabeth I visited Sudeley Castle three times. Later, in 1592, a big three-day celebration was held there to remember the defeat of the Spanish Armada.
His Family Life
Around 1512, John Brydges married Elizabeth Grey. She was the daughter of Edmund Grey, the 9th Baron Grey de Wilton. John and Elizabeth had eleven children together.
- Their son, Edmund, became the next Baron Chandos after his father passed away.
- Their son, Charles, married Jane Carne.
- Their daughter, Katherine, married Edward Sutton, 4th Baron Dudley.
Later Life and Passing
John Brydges passed away at Sudeley Castle on April 12, 1557. He was buried with a special ceremony on May 3 in Sudeley Church. In his will, he called himself Sir John Bruges, Knight, Lord Chandos of Sudeley.
Lady Chandos, his wife, passed away on December 29, 1559, and was buried on January 6, 1560.
Images for kids
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Sudeley Castle, Gloucestershire
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Church at Sudeley Castle
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