John Paulet, 2nd Marquess of Winchester facts for kids
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The Most Honourable
The Marquess of Winchester
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Arms of Paulet, Marquess of Winchester: Sable, three swords pilewise points in base proper pomels and hilts or
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| Governor of the Isle of Wight | |||||||||||
| In office 1558–1565 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth I | ||||||||||
| Chancellor | Sir Nicholas Bacon (as Lord Keeper) |
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| Preceded by | The Lord Cromwell | ||||||||||
| Succeeded by | Sir Edward Horsey | ||||||||||
| High Sheriff of Hampshire | |||||||||||
| In office 1533–1534 |
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| Monarch | Henry VIII | ||||||||||
| Chancellor | Sir Thomas Audley | ||||||||||
| Preceded by | John Kaleway | ||||||||||
| Succeeded by | Anthony Winsore | ||||||||||
| High Sheriff of Somerset and Dorset | |||||||||||
| In office 1543–1544 |
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| Monarch | Henry VIII | ||||||||||
| Chancellor | Sir Thomas Audley | ||||||||||
| Preceded by | Hugh Paulet | ||||||||||
| Succeeded by | John Horsey | ||||||||||
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John Paulet
c. 1510 |
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| Died | 4 November 1576 (aged 65–66) Chelsea, London |
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| Resting place | St Mary's Church, Basing, Hampshire 51°16′17″N 1°02′48″W / 51.271389°N 1.046667°W |
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| Nationality | English | ||||||||||
| Spouses | Elizabeth Willoughby (before 1536) Elizabeth Seymour (1554–1568) Winifred Brydges |
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| Children | William Paulet, 3rd Marquess of Winchester George Paulet Thomas Paulet Richard Paulet Elizabeth Paulet Mary Paulet |
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| Parents | William Paulet, 1st Marquess of Winchester (father) Elizabeth Capel (mother) |
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John Paulet, 2nd Marquess of Winchester (born around 1510 – died 4 November 1576) was an important English nobleman. He held the title of Marquess of Winchester, which is a high rank in the British peerage system. He was the oldest son of William Paulet, 1st Marquess of Winchester and Elizabeth Capel.
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John Paulet's Early Life and Titles
John Paulet was known by different titles throughout his life. From 1539 to 1550, he was called The Honourable John Paulet. He then became Lord St John from 1550 to 1551. Later, he was known as the Earl of Wiltshire between 1551 and 1555.
His Important Roles and Career
John Paulet had a long and active career serving the English Crown.
Serving King Henry VIII
In 1544, King Henry VIII made John Paulet a knight. This happened in Boulogne, France.
Loyalty During Royal Changes
After King Edward VI died, John Paulet first supported Lady Jane Grey as queen. However, he soon changed his loyalty to Queen Mary. This was a time of many changes in who ruled England.
Becoming Marquess of Winchester
John Paulet became the Marquess of Winchester on 10 March 1572. He took over this important role after his father passed away.
Key Positions He Held
John Paulet held many important jobs during his life. These included:
- High Sheriff of Hampshire: He was in charge of law and order in Hampshire from 1533 to 1534.
- High Sheriff of Somerset and Dorset: He held this similar role for Somerset and Dorset from 1543 to 1544.
- Steward of Canford Castle: He managed Canford Castle around 1549-1550.
- Constable of Corfe Castle: He was in charge of Corfe Castle around 1549-1550.
- Lord Lieutenant of Dorset: He represented the Crown in Dorset in 1557.
- Governor of the Isle of Wight: He was the governor of the Isle of Wight starting in 1558.
- Keeper of St Andrew's Castle: He looked after St Andrew's Castle, Hamble from 1572 to 1576.
Family Life
John Paulet was married three times during his life.
First Marriage
His first wife was Elizabeth Willoughby. They married by October 1528. Elizabeth was the daughter of Robert Willoughby, 2nd Baron Willoughby de Broke. Together, they had four sons and two daughters:
- William Paulet, 3rd Marquess of Winchester (born around 1532 – died 1598)
- George Paulet
- Richard Paulet
- Thomas Paulet
- Elizabeth Paulet: She married Sir William Courtenay and later Sir Henry Ughtred.
- Mary Paulet (died 1592): She married Henry Cromwell, 2nd Baron Cromwell.
Second Marriage
He married his second wife, Elizabeth Seymour, between March and April 1554. Elizabeth was the daughter of Sir John Seymour. She was also the widow of Gregory Cromwell, 1st Baron Cromwell.
Third Marriage
His third wife was Winifred Brydges. They married before September 1568. Winifred was the widow of Sir Richard Sackville.
His Final Years
John Paulet passed away in Chelsea on 4 November 1576. He was buried at St. Mary's Church in Basing, Hampshire. His wife, Winifred, died in Chelsea in 1586 and was buried in Westminster Abbey.
