John Hunt (gentleman) facts for kids
Sir John Hunt (born around 1550 – died 1615) was an English gentleman from Rutland. He lived during the time of Queen Elizabeth I and King James I.
Early Life and Education
Sir John Hunt was born in Morcott, a small village in Rutland. He was the second son of John Hunt of Lyndon, Rutland, and his mother was Amy Cave.
When he was young, John Hunt went to Eton College, a famous school in England. After Eton, he continued his studies at King's College, Cambridge, starting in 1565. He left the university without getting a degree.
A Man of Influence
Sir John Hunt was a wealthy man. In 1589, when the Queen's government needed money, the rich landowners of Rutland helped out. Sir John Hunt contributed £25, which showed he had significant wealth at the time.
Later in his life, he lived at Newton Burdett in Leicestershire, a property he received from his father.
On November 10, 1611, King James I knighted John Hunt at Whitehall. This meant he was given the title "Sir" and became a knight, which was a great honor.
His Writings
Sir John Hunt was also a writer. He wrote poems and other works in Latin. Some of his known writings include:
- Latin poems that were part of a collection presented by the students of Eton to Queen Elizabeth I in 1563.
- Latin verses praising Anne, the Countess of Oxford, in 1588. These writings are kept in a special collection called the Lansdowne MS..
