John Peyton (died 1635) facts for kids
John Peyton (born 1579, died 1635) was an important English politician from a town called Wells, Norfolk. He was the son of Sir John Peyton, who was a famous soldier. Sir John had important jobs like being the Governor of Jersey and the Lieutenant of the Tower of London. This means John Peyton came from a family that served the country.
John Peyton's Political Life
John Peyton became a Member of Parliament (MP) in 1601. An MP is a person chosen to represent an area in the Parliament of England. The Parliament was a group of people who helped make laws and important decisions for the country. John Peyton represented a place called Castle Rising. This was a big responsibility, showing he was trusted to speak for his community.
John Peyton's Writings and Travels
When John Peyton was a young man, he traveled a lot and wrote about his experiences. He created a special book called A Relation of the State of Polonia. "Polonia" is an old name for Poland. This book was a handwritten report about what Poland was like between 1598 and 1603.
For a long time, people weren't sure who wrote this book. But in 2014, a researcher named Sobecki discovered that John Peyton was the author! Sobecki found letters written by Peyton that talked about this very book. He also found another copy of the book that was written in Peyton's own handwriting and even signed by him. This book was finished in 1603, just in time for the coronation (the special ceremony where a king is crowned) of King James VI and I.
