Thomas Cave (died 1609) facts for kids
Sir Thomas Cave (born around 1540, died October 6, 1609) was an important person in England. He owned a lot of land and was also a Member of Parliament, which meant he helped make laws for the country.
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Who Was Sir Thomas Cave?
Sir Thomas Cave was born around 1540. He came from a well-known family in Leicestershire, England. His father, Francis Cave, was also a Member of Parliament and held other important jobs in the county.
Early Life and Education
Thomas followed in his father's footsteps. He studied law at a famous place called the Middle Temple in 1561. This was a place where people learned to become lawyers. After his father passed away in 1583, Thomas took over the family's land and responsibilities. He was given the special title of "Sir" in 1603, which meant he was knighted.
A Life of Public Service
Sir Thomas Cave dedicated much of his life to public service. In 1571, he was chosen to be a Member of Parliament (MP) for the town of Leicester. An MP is someone who represents their local area in the country's government, helping to create and change laws.
He also held several other important roles:
- Justice of the Peace: By 1574, he became a Justice of the Peace for Leicestershire. This job involved helping to keep law and order in the local area.
- High Sheriff: He was chosen twice to be the High Sheriff of Leicestershire, first in 1579–80 and again in 1592–93. The High Sheriff was a very important official who managed legal matters and elections in the county.
- Deputy Lieutenant: By 1588, he was made a Deputy Lieutenant for the county. This role meant he helped the main county leader, especially with military matters and keeping the peace.
Family and Descendants
Sir Thomas Cave was married three times during his life.
- His first wife was Catherine Colt. They had one son together.
- His second wife was Isabella Wake.
- His third wife was Anne Lany. With Anne, he had two more sons and five daughters.
