John Lisle facts for kids
Sir John Lisle (born 1610 – died 11 August 1664) was an English lawyer and a politician. He was a member of the House of Commons, which is a part of the English government, at different times between 1640 and 1659.
John Lisle supported the Parliamentarian side during the English Civil War. This meant he was on the side of Parliament against King Charles I of England. He was also one of the people who helped put King Charles I on trial. After the king's son returned to power, John Lisle had to leave England. He was later killed by someone working for the new king while he was living in another country.
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Early Life and Education
John Lisle studied at Magdalen Hall, Oxford, which is a part of Oxford University. He finished his studies in 1626. After that, he became a lawyer in 1633.
A Career in Parliament
In April 1640, John Lisle was chosen to be a Member of Parliament (MP) for Winchester. An MP is someone who represents an area in the government. He was chosen again for Winchester in November 1640.
During the English Civil War, John Lisle was part of the Parliament that opposed the King. He was one of the people who managed the trial of King Charles I in 1649. After the trial, he was given important roles in the government. He became a commissioner of the great seal, which meant he was a high-ranking government official. He also joined the council of state in 1649, a group that helped run the country.
Later, in 1654, he was elected as an MP for Southampton. He was chosen again for this role in 1656. He held various important jobs in the government until 1659. In 1660, he was in charge of parts of the navy.
Life in Exile and Assassination
When the monarchy was brought back to England in 1660, John Lisle had to leave the country. He went to live in Switzerland. However, he was killed in a churchyard in Lausanne on 11 August 1664. He was assassinated by an Irish soldier named Sir James Fitz Edmond Cotter. This soldier was working for the new king and was known for finding people who had been involved in the trial of King Charles I.
Family Life
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John Lisle was married twice. His first wife was Elizabeth Hobart. They had a son who sadly passed away when he was very young. Elizabeth died in 1633.
After her death, John Lisle married Alice Beconshaw. Alice was from Moyles Court in Hampshire. John and Alice had seven children together. One of their sons, named John, later inherited Moyles Court.
Alice Lisle faced serious legal trouble in 1685. She was accused of helping people who were hiding after a battle. She was found guilty and faced a severe punishment. Her trial was very controversial, and many people felt that the judge, Judge Jeffreys, put too much pressure on the jury to find her guilty. King James II also refused to show her mercy, which made many believe he was taking revenge on John Lisle even after his death.
Another of John Lisle's children, a daughter named Bridget, married Leonard Hoar. He became the third President of Harvard College in America.
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