Marmaduke Lloyd facts for kids

Sir Marmaduke Lloyd (born 1585, died around 1651) was an important Welsh lawyer and landowner. He was a strong supporter of King Charles I of England during the English Civil War, a big conflict in England's history.

Early Life and Education

Marmaduke Lloyd was the son of Thomas Lloyd, who was a church official at St David's Cathedral. His uncle was Marmaduke Middleton, who became the Bishop of St David's.

Young Marmaduke went to Oriel College, Oxford, a famous university. He also studied at Middle Temple, which is a place where people learn to become lawyers. In 1608, he officially became a barrister, which is a type of lawyer who can argue cases in higher courts. He married Mary Stedman, and their family made their home at Maesyfelin, near Lampeter in Wales.

A Career in Law and Government

Sir Marmaduke Lloyd held several important jobs during his life. In 1614, he became the King's Attorney for the Marches. This meant he was a special lawyer for the King in the border areas between England and Wales. In the same year, he joined the Council of Wales and the Marches, which was a government group that helped rule Wales and the border regions.

In 1622, the King gave him the special title of Knight, so he became "Sir" Marmaduke. That same year, he was made a junior judge (called a puisne justice) in Chester. Later, in 1636, he became the main judge (chief justice) for the Brecknock circuit, which was a specific area where he traveled to hear court cases. Records show he often visited Shrewsbury for his work.

Role in the English Civil War

The English Civil War was a major conflict between those who supported King Charles I (called Royalists) and those who supported Parliament (called Parliamentarians). Sir Marmaduke Lloyd was a loyal Royalist, meaning he stood with the King.

Because of his support for the King, he faced dangers during the war. In 1645, he was captured by Parliament's forces during the Fall of Hereford. He was held prisoner for about two years, until 1647. He was captured again in 1648, after the Battle of St Fagans. It is believed that Sir Marmaduke Lloyd passed away in 1651, based on the date of his will.

Family and Connections

Sir Marmaduke Lloyd had three sons. His oldest son, Sir Francis Lloyd, also supported the King during the Civil War. Francis was a Member of Parliament before the war. After King Charles II of England returned to the throne, Francis was able to regain an important position in the government.

Interestingly, the famous poet Henry Vaughan once worked as a secretary for Sir Marmaduke Lloyd.