Sir Francis Throckmorton, 2nd Baronet facts for kids

Sir Francis Throckmorton, a member of an important English family. This painting is from the School of Sir Peter Lely.

Sir Francis Throckmorton, 2nd Baronet (born 1641, died 1680), lived at Coughton Court in Warwickshire and Weston Underwood, Buckinghamshire. He was part of a well-known English family who were Roman Catholics, a group that faced challenges in England at that time.

Early Life and Family

Francis Throckmorton was born in 1641. His father was Sir Robert Throckmorton, 1st Baronet, and his mother was Mary Smyth. Mary's father was Sir Francis Smyth from Leicestershire and Warwickshire. Francis also had an uncle named Charles Smyth, who was a Viscount.

His Marriage

Ann Monson, wife of Sir Francis Throckmorton. This portrait was painted by the studio of Sir Peter Lely.

Sir Francis married Anne Monson, who passed away in 1728. Anne's father, John Monson, was also a Catholic. Her grandfather was Admiral Sir William Monson, a famous naval officer. Anne sold a property called Kinnersley in 1666.

Later Life and Passing

Sir Francis Throckmorton died on November 7, 1680. He was buried in Weston Underwood, Buckinghamshire. His will, which is a legal document about his wishes for his property, was officially approved in 1681.

His Children

Anne Throckmorton, daughter of Sir Francis Throckmorton. This painting was made by Nicolas de Largillière.

Sir Francis and Anne had several children:

• Mary Throckmorton, who married Martin Wollascot.
• Sir Robert Throckmorton, who became the 3rd Baronet after his father. He lived from 1662 to 1721.
• Anne Throckmorton (1664-1734), who became the leader (Abbess) of an English convent in Paris from 1720 to 1728.
• George Throckmorton (1671-1705), who chose a religious life.

Sir Francis and his wife, Anne, separated in 1677. Anne then went to live in a convent in Paris.