Peter Vanlore facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sir Peter Vanlore
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| Born |
Pieter van Loor
c. 1547 |
| Died | 6 September 1627 (aged 80) |
| Resting place | Lady Chapel, Church of St Michael, Tilehurst |
| Occupation | Merchant, jeweller and moneylender |
| Spouse(s) | Jacoba Teighbott or Thibault |
| Children | Peter Vanlore Jacoba Vanlore Elizabeth Vanlore Anne Vanlore Mary Vanlore Catherine Vanlore |
| Parent(s) | Maurits van Loor and Stephania |
Sir Peter Vanlore (born around 1547, died 1627) was a very successful merchant, jeweller, and moneylender. He was born in the Netherlands but became an important figure in England during the reigns of Queen Elizabeth I and King James I. He was known for his wealth and his dealings with important people, including the royal family.
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Sir Peter Vanlore's Life Story
Early Life and Move to England
Peter Vanlore was born in Utrecht, Netherlands, around 1547. He was the third son of Maurits van Loor and his wife Stephania. When he was about 21 years old, around 1568, he decided to move to England.
Marriage and New Home
By July 1585, Peter Vanlore was living in London. He married Jacoba Teighbott (also known as Thibault). In 1604, he bought a large estate called the manor of Tilehurst in Berkshire. He also owned Wallingford Castle. He built a grand house at Calcot Park, which became his main home. In 1607, he officially became a citizen of England.
Later Years and Legacy
Sir Peter Vanlore passed away at his home on September 6, 1627. He was buried in a special tomb in the Lady Chapel of St Michael's Church in Tilehurst. His life showed how someone from another country could become very successful and influential in England.
How Sir Peter Vanlore Became a Top Jeweller
Supplying Jewels to Royalty
Sir Peter Vanlore was a very important jeweller. He supplied beautiful and expensive jewels to powerful people, including the royal family. In 1601, he sold a jewel with three fine pearls to Sir Robert Cecil, a key advisor to the Queen.
Jewels for King James I
On New Year's Day in 1604, he sold a diamond with a pearl and a special ruby ring to King James I for £760. He also sold the King another jewel with a large ruby and two diamonds. Part of the payment for these jewels came from Queen Elizabeth's own collection. These jewels might have been worn during a special performance at Hampton Court.
Helping the Royal Family with Money
Vanlore also helped the royal family with their finances. After Queen Anne of Denmark died in 1619, he loaned £18,000 using some of her jewels as security. This money helped pay for the King's summer travels.
An Expert in Money Matters
Because of his work, Sir Peter Vanlore was seen as an expert on money and international finance. In 1610, he shared his knowledge with a lawyer named Walter Pye. He told him that the new husband of Princess Elizabeth, Frederick V of the Palatinate, had an annual income of £200,000. This shows how well-connected and informed Vanlore was about important financial matters of his time.
Sir Peter Vanlore's Family
Sir Peter Vanlore and his wife, Jacoba Teighbott, had 11 children. Here are some of their children:
- Sir Peter Vanlore, who was baptized in 1586. He married Susanna Becke and had a son and three daughters.
- Jacoba Vanlore, baptized in 1587, who married Johannes de Laeda.
- Elizabeth Vanlore, who married Hans van den Bernden.
- Anne Vanlore, who married Sir Charles Caesar.
- Mary Vanlore, who married Sir Edward Powell. She was a direct ancestor of Margaret Thatcher, a former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
- Catherine Vanlore, who married Sir Thomas Glemham.
