John Throckmorton (of Lypiatt) facts for kids
John Throckmorton (born in 1572, died before 1623) was an English politician. He served in the House of Commons, which is like a big meeting place where people make laws for the country. He was a member of Parliament (MP) at different times between 1601 and 1611.
John Throckmorton: A Look at His Life
We don't know much about John Throckmorton's parents. It's important not to confuse him with another John Throckmorton from a place called Tortworth, who passed away as a boy around 1591.
When John Throckmorton was about 14 years old, he started studying at University College, Oxford on December 9, 1586. He lived in a place called Lypiatt in Gloucestershire.
Becoming a Member of Parliament
In 1601, John Throckmorton was chosen to be a Member of Parliament (MP) for Gloucestershire. An MP is someone who represents the people of their area in the House of Commons. They help make important decisions for the country.
He was elected again as an MP for Gloucestershire in 1604. This happened because the previous MP, Sir Richard Berkeley, had passed away. John Throckmorton took his place. We don't know if he was related to Sir Richard Berkeley. He might have been from the Throckmorton family of Coughton Court, who were distant relatives of the Throckmortons of Tortworth.
John Throckmorton passed away sometime before 1623. He did not have any children.
