Sir Richard Cotton facts for kids
Sir Richard Cotton (born around 1497 – died 1556) was an important person who worked for Henry VIII of England, a famous king. He was known as a courtier, which means he served the king at court.
Richard Cotton came from a place called Shropshire in England. He first trained to be a lawyer. This job taught him a lot about rules and laws. After this, he started working for the king.
His older brother, George Cotton, also worked for the royal family. George was in charge of the home of the king's son, Henry, Duke of Richmond. This home was at Sheriff Hutton Castle. Richard Cotton worked there too, as a comptroller. A comptroller helped manage the money and supplies for the household.
King Henry VIII gave Richard Cotton land and property. These gifts were in places like Bedhampton, Hampshire, and Bourne, Lincolnshire. This showed that the king trusted and valued Richard's service.
Richard Cotton's Important Roles
Richard Cotton became a privy councillor in May 1552. A privy councillor was a special advisor to the king or queen. They helped make important decisions for the country.
He also became a knight of the shire. This meant he was chosen to represent certain areas in the English Parliament. He represented Hampshire in 1553. The next year, in 1554, he represented Cheshire. These roles showed he was a respected politician.
