Talbot Bowes facts for kids

Sir Talbot Bowes (born 1560 – died 14 February 1638) was an English politician. He was a member of the House of Commons, which is like a part of the government that helps make laws. He served there many times between 1593 and 1629.

Early Life and Family

Sir Talbot Bowes was born in 1560 and was baptised on November 25 of that year. His father was Sir George Bowes. When he was about 19, in 1579, he started studying at Gray's Inn. This was a famous place in London where people learned about law.

Talbot Bowes married Agnes Warcop. She was the daughter of Thomas Warcop from Smardale. He also had two half-brothers, Sir William Bowes and Robert Bowes. In 1611, he inherited the lands and properties of Barnard Castle from his half-brother, Sir William Bowes.

A Career in Politics

Sir Talbot Bowes had a long career in public service. He held several important jobs during his lifetime.

Serving in Parliament

Sir Talbot Bowes was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Richmond many times. An MP is someone chosen by people to represent them in the House of Commons. They help discuss and create laws for the country.

• He was first elected MP for Richmond in 1593.
• He was elected again in 1601 and then in 1604.
• He continued to be re-elected in 1614, 1621, 1625, and finally in 1628.
• His last time as an MP ended in 1629. This was when King Charles I decided to rule England without Parliament for eleven years.

Other Important Roles

Besides being an MP, Sir Talbot Bowes had other responsibilities:

• In 1585, he was a commissioner for musters in North Riding of Yorkshire. This meant he helped organize and prepare soldiers for the army.
• In 1596, he was a commissioner for recusancy. This role involved dealing with people who did not follow the official Church of England.
• He also served as an alderman, which is like a mayor, for the town of Richmond. He was alderman from 1598 to 1599 and again from 1624 to 1625.
• In 1617, he was given the title of "Sir," meaning he was knighted.

Later Years

Sir Talbot Bowes passed away at the age of 77. He was buried at Barnard Castle, the estate he had inherited.