John Mallory (died 1619) facts for kids
Sir John Mallory (born 1555, died August 14, 1619) was an English politician. He came from Studley Royal in Yorkshire.
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Early Life and Family Connections
John Mallory was the son of Sir William Mallory. His father was from Hutton Conyers in Yorkshire. Sir William was the first person in their family to become a Member of Parliament (MP). This happened when the Tudor kings and queens started to update how Parliament worked.
In 1569, there was a plan for Mary, Queen of Scots to stay at Hutton Conyers. She was traveling between Bolton Castle and Tutbury Castle. This shows how important the Mallory family was at the time.
A Career in Politics
John Mallory became the head of his family in 1603. He was also made a knight in the same year. This was a special honor given by the King.
He was chosen to be a Member of Parliament (MP) twice. First, he represented Thirsk in 1601. Later, he represented Ripon in 1604. An MP is someone elected to speak for their area in the country's government.
Challenges and Family Beliefs
Sir John Mallory and his family faced some difficulties. They were viewed with caution by the King. This was because they were related to Cardinal William Allen. He was a religious leader who helped plan the Spanish Armada. The Spanish Armada was a large fleet of ships sent to invade England.
Sir John's son, Christopher, held different religious beliefs. He had to leave England and went to the Netherlands. This happened after an event called the Gunpowder Plot in 1605. After this, John Mallory attended an important meeting. This meeting was about changing laws related to people with different religious beliefs.
Family Life
By 1578, John Mallory married Anne. She was the daughter of William Eure, 2nd Baron Eure. Her family was from Malton in Yorkshire.
John and Anne had a large family. They had nine sons and six daughters. Sadly, some of their children passed away before them. Two of their sons, William Mallory and Thomas Mallory (priest), also became well-known. William followed in his father's footsteps as an MP. Thomas became a priest.
