John de Vere, 16th Earl of Oxford facts for kids
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John de Vere
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| Earl of Oxford | |
| Born | 1516 |
| Died | 3 August 1562 (aged 45–46) Oxford, Oxfordshire, England |
| Buried | Castle Hedingham, Essex |
| Noble family | De Vere |
| Spouse(s) | Dorothy Neville Margery Golding |
| Issue | Katherine, Baroness Windsor Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford Mary de Vere |
| Father | John de Vere, 15th Earl of Oxford |
| Mother | Elizabeth Trussell |
John de Vere, 16th Earl of Oxford (born 1516 – died 3 August 1562) was an important English nobleman. He was the son of John de Vere, 15th Earl of Oxford and Elizabeth Trussell. Before he became an Earl, he was known by the title Lord Bolebec from 1526 to 1540.
His Role in England
John de Vere, the 16th Earl, played a role in the English court during the time of the Tudors. He strongly supported Queen Mary when she became queen in 1553. His help was very important for her to take the throne.
Even though he helped Queen Mary, he did not receive many special favors from her. During her time as queen, he was a very active and powerful leader in the area of Essex. He helped manage important matters in the region.
John de Vere's Family
John de Vere was married two times. His first wife was Dorothy Neville. They were married in London on 3 July 1536. Dorothy passed away around January 1548.
His second wife was Margery Golding. They married in Belchamp St Paul on 1 August 1548. Margery died later, on 2 December 1568.
John de Vere had three children from his marriages. With his first wife, Dorothy, he had a daughter named Katherine de Vere. Katherine later married Edward Windsor, 3rd Baron Windsor. With his second wife, Margery, he had a son, Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford, and another daughter, Mary de Vere.
John de Vere died in Oxford and was buried in Castle Hedingham, Essex, on 31 August 1562.
Hobbies and Interests
The Earl of Oxford enjoyed sports. He also had a special interest in plays and performances. Like many important people of his time, he supported a group of actors. This acting group was known as Oxford's Men. They performed for the Earl from 1547 until he passed away in 1562.
He also spent time with other smart and creative people. His friends included Sir Thomas Smith, who was a scholar and diplomat. He was also connected to poets like Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey and Edmund Sheffield, 1st Baron Sheffield. Another person in his circle was Arthur Golding, who was a translator.
