Jérôme Groslot facts for kids
Jérôme Groslot, Sieur de l’Isle (died 1622) was a French diplomat. A diplomat is someone who represents their country in other nations.
His father, also named Jérôme Groslot, died in Paris in 1572 during a terrible event called the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre. This was a time when many Protestants were killed in France. After this, young Jérôme Groslot came to Scotland. He grew up alongside the young King James VI at Stirling Castle. In Scotland, people sometimes called him "the son of the Baillie of Orleans."
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Early Life and Education
Jérôme Groslot returned to France in 1581. His former teacher, George Buchanan, helped him. He also visited famous universities in England, like Oxford and Cambridge, with a friend named Paulus Melissus.
Diplomatic Missions
Marriage Proposal for King James
In April 1589, Jérôme Groslot was sent back to Scotland. His important job was to convince King James VI to marry Catherine de Bourbon. Catherine was the sister of Henry of Navarre, who later became King Henry IV of France.
Jérôme Groslot worked hard to get support for this marriage. He even talked to merchants in Edinburgh who traded with France. He hoped they would help convince King James.
King James's Decision
However, King James VI had other plans. He was more interested in marrying a Danish princess. So, Jérôme Groslot's efforts to arrange the French marriage were not successful.
When Jérôme Groslot left Scotland in July, King James gave him 200 French crowns. This money was for his trip back to Navarre, carrying King James's answers about the marriage.
Later Life
Jérôme Groslot died in the year 1622.
