Ralph Eure, 3rd Baron Eure facts for kids

Ralph Eure, 3rd Baron Eure (born September 24, 1558 – died April 1, 1617) was an important English nobleman and politician. He came from places like Ingleby and Malton, Yorkshire. His last name, Eure, was likely pronounced "Ewry" back then.

Early Life and Education

Ralph Eure was the son of William Eure, 2nd Baron Eure and Margaret Dymoke. His mother's father, Sir Edward Dymoke, held a special role as the Hereditary King's Champion.

Ralph started his studies at St John's College, Cambridge in 1568. Later, in 1575, he joined Gray's Inn, which was a place where people studied law.

A Career in Politics and Leadership

Ralph Eure became a Member of Parliament for Yorkshire in 1584. This meant he helped make laws for England. In 1594, he became the 3rd Baron Eure, taking over his father's title.

He also worked for the Council of Wales and the Marches. This council helped govern parts of Wales and the areas near the border with England.

Protecting the Borders

From 1586 to 1588, and again in 1595, Ralph Eure was the Warden of the Middle March. This was a tough job because he was in charge of keeping peace along the border between England and Scotland. It was a very important role to protect the country.

He had some disagreements with other wardens, like Thomas Scrope, 10th Baron Scrope of Bolton, who was the Warden of the West March.

Leading a Diplomatic Mission

In 1602, Ralph Eure led a special trip to Bremen in Germany. This was a diplomatic mission, meaning he was representing England. He met with people from Denmark to talk about trade and laws of the sea. He brought along two important scholars, Thomas Morton and Richard Crakanthorpe, to help him. This mission ended when Queen Elizabeth I died in 1603.

President of the Council of Wales

In 1607, Ralph Eure became the President of the Council of Wales and the Marches. He worked from Ludlow Castle in Shropshire. During his time in this role, there were discussions about how much power the council should have over different English counties.

Ralph Eure passed away on April 1, 1617, when he was 58 years old. He was buried at St Laurence's Church in Ludlow, where his first wife was also buried.

Family Life

Ralph Eure married his first wife, Mary Dawnay, around 1578. Mary was the daughter of Sir John Dawnay, who was also a Member of Parliament.

Their son, William Eure, 4th Baron Eure, later became the 4th Baron Eure. They also had a daughter named Barbara.

Mary passed away in March 1612 and was buried in Ludlow. A special statue was put up in St Laurence's Church to remember her.

Later, Ralph Eure married Elizabeth Spencer, Baroness Hunsdon. She was the daughter of Sir John Spencer and the widow of George Carey, 2nd Baron Hunsdon. Elizabeth outlived Ralph and was buried with her first husband in Westminster Abbey in 1618.

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