Sir Robert Throckmorton, 1st Baronet facts for kids
Sir Robert Throckmorton, 1st Baronet (born 1599, died 1650) was an important person in English history. He was given the special title of baronet on September 1, 1642. This title meant he was a member of a noble family, but not a peer (like a Duke or Earl). His family home was Coughton Court in Warwickshire, England.
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Who Was Sir Robert Throckmorton?
Sir Robert Throckmorton was the oldest son of John Throckmorton (1580-1615) and Agnes Wilford. His family had a long history in England.
His grandfather was Sir Robert Throckmorton (1513-1581). Unlike some other families during the Reformation (a time of big changes in religion), the Throckmorton family stayed true to the Roman Catholic faith. They continued to follow this religion for many generations. Their main homes were Coughton Court in Warwickshire and Weston Underwood, Buckinghamshire.
Sir Robert's Marriages
Sir Robert Throckmorton was married two times:
- His first wife was Dorothy Fortescue. Her father was Francis Fortescue from Salden, Buckinghamshire. Her grandfather was John Fortescue of Salden, who held an important job as the Chancellor of the Exchequer (like a finance minister) for the country.
- His second wife was Mary Smyth. Her father was Sir Francis Smyth (died 1629) from Leicestershire and Warwickshire. Mary was also the sister of Charles Smyth, 1st Viscount Carrington (1598–1665), another important noble.
Sir Robert's Children
With his second wife, Mary Smyth, Sir Robert had two children:
- Anne Throckmorton
- Sir Francis Throckmorton, 2nd Baronet (1641-1680), who inherited his father's title.
When Did Sir Robert Throckmorton Die?
Sir Robert Throckmorton passed away on January 16, 1650. He was buried at his family home, Coughton Court.
