Robert Crosse (MP) facts for kids
Robert Crosse (died 1611) was an English politician. He was a member of the English Parliament during a time when England was changing.
Robert Crosse served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for several areas. He represented Minehead in 1586, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight in 1593, and Saltash in 1601.
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Who Was Robert Crosse?
Robert Crosse was a person who helped make laws in England. He lived a long time ago, in the late 1500s and early 1600s. He was known for his role in the English Parliament.
What is a Member of Parliament?
A Member of Parliament, or MP, is someone chosen to represent a group of people in the country's government. They work in the Parliament, which is like a big meeting place where laws are discussed and made. MPs speak for the people who elected them.
Robert Crosse's Time in Parliament
Robert Crosse was an MP for many years. He was elected three times to represent different parts of England. This shows he was an active person in politics during his time.
Representing Different Areas
Crosse represented three different places:
- Minehead: He was an MP for Minehead in 1586. Minehead is a town on the coast.
- Yarmouth, Isle of Wight: In 1593, he represented Yarmouth, a town on an island off the south coast of England.
- Saltash: His last known time as an MP was in 1601 for Saltash, a town in Cornwall.
A Royal Meeting in 1603
In 1603, something very important happened in England. This event led to many people, including Robert Crosse, wanting to meet the new Queen.
The Union of the Crowns
In 1603, Queen Elizabeth I of England died. She had no children, so the next king was James VI of Scotland. He became King James I of England. This event is called the Union of the Crowns. It meant Scotland and England now shared the same ruler.
Crosse's Journey to Meet the Queen
When King James I came to England, his wife, Queen Anne, and their children followed. Many important people, called courtiers, traveled to meet them. They hoped to get the Queen's favor. Robert Crosse also went on this journey. He was encouraged by Elizabeth Raleigh to go. However, Crosse later felt his trip was not very useful. He thought he didn't get much attention or "graces" from the Queen.
