Roger Manners (died 1607) facts for kids
Roger Manners (born around 1536 – died December 11, 1607) was an important English courtier and politician. A courtier was someone who served at the royal court, close to the king or queen. A politician is someone involved in how a country is governed.
Roger was the son of Eleanor Manners, Countess of Rutland, and Thomas Manners, 1st Earl of Rutland. His family was quite well-known.
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Who Was Roger Manners?
Roger Manners lived during a time when England was ruled by powerful queens, first Mary I of England and then Elizabeth I. He played a role in the government and at the royal court.
Early Life and Family
When Roger Manners was a child, he received a special gift of money, called a legacy, from someone named "Roger Ratlyf." It's thought that Roger Manners might have been named after this person. Later in his life, he mentioned Mary Radcliffe, who was a gentlewoman serving Queen Elizabeth, as a relative.
Roger Manners went to two famous colleges at Cambridge University: St John's College and Corpus Christi. After his studies, he joined the navy. In May 1554, he was on a ship called the New Bark in Portsmouth. He also took part in a naval action at Le Conquet in 1558.
A Life at Court
Roger Manners was a "squire of the body" for both Queen Mary I and Queen Elizabeth I. This was a special role where he served the monarch directly. He helped his great-niece, Lady Bridget Manners, get a position at court.
Political Career
Roger Manners' home was in a place called Uffington, Lincolnshire. He became a Member of Parliament (MP) for Grantham in 1563. An MP is someone chosen to represent their area in the Parliament of England, which is where laws were made.
