John Manners, 4th Earl of Rutland facts for kids

John Manners, 4th Earl of Rutland (born around 1559 – died 24 February 1588), was an important English nobleman. He was the son of Henry Manners, who was the 2nd Earl of Rutland, and Lady Margaret Neville. John Manners held the title of Earl, which meant he was a high-ranking noble in England during the time of Queen Elizabeth I.

Family Life and Children

John Manners married Elizabeth Charlton. She was the daughter of Francis Charlton from Apley Castle. Together, John and Elizabeth had ten children. Their children continued the family line and held important positions in society.

• Lady Bridget Manners (born 1572 – died 1604)
• Roger Manners, 5th Earl of Rutland (born 1576 – died 1612)
• Francis Manners, 6th Earl of Rutland (born 1578 – died 1632)
• George Manners, 7th Earl of Rutland (born 1580 – died 1641)
• Sir Oliver Manners (born around 1582 – died 1613)
• Lady Frances Manners (born 1588 – died 1643)
• Lady Mary Manners
• Lady Elizabeth Manners (died 1653)
• Edward Manners (died young)
• Lady Anne Manners

Images for kids

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  John Manners, 4th Earl of Rutland, painted in the mid-1670s.

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  The monument built for John Manners, 4th Earl of Rutland, located in Bottesford Church, Leicestershire.

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  A closer look at the monument created by Gerard Johnson the elder in St Mary the Virgin's Church, Bottesford.