Thomas Egerton (killed 1599) facts for kids
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Sir
Thomas Egerton
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| Member of Parliament for Cheshire |
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| In office 1597–1598 |
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| Allegiance | England |
| Branch/service | Marines |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars | Azores (1597); Ireland (1599) |
Sir Thomas Egerton was an important English figure who lived from 1574 to 1599. He was born in Cheshire, England. Sir Thomas was a landowner, a brave soldier, and a politician.
He served as a member of the House of Commons for Cheshire. This was a part of the English Parliament, where laws were made. He held this position from 1597 to 1598. Sadly, he was killed in battle in Ireland in 1599.
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Sir Thomas Egerton's Life
Sir Thomas Egerton was the older son of a very important man, also named Sir Thomas Egerton. His father later became known as Viscount Brackley. Young Thomas went to Lincoln's Inn for his education.
After that, he studied at Brasenose College, Oxford, and earned his degree in 1591.
Early Career and Public Service
Sir Thomas lived at Dodleston-in-Ridley in Cheshire. He was set to inherit his family's lands in nearby areas. In 1591, he became a Justice of the Peace for Denbighshire and Flintshire. This job meant he helped keep law and order.
He also became a Justice of the Peace for Cheshire in 1592. Later, in 1595, he took on the role of Clerk to the Exchequer of Chester. This was an important financial and legal position. In 1597, he was elected to the Parliament, following in his father's footsteps.
Military Adventures and Death
During the time of Queen Elizabeth I, England was often fighting with Spain. In 1597, Sir Thomas Egerton joined a big naval trip to the Azores. He showed great bravery and skill during this expedition.
Because of his excellent service, he was made a Knight Bachelor. This was a special honor given by the Queen. In 1599, he became a Captain. His job was to gather soldiers from Cheshire to fight in Ireland.
These soldiers served under a famous leader, the Earl of Essex. During the Irish campaign, Sir Thomas Egerton was killed in action. His body was brought back home and buried with full military honors at St Mary's Church, Dodleston.
Sir Thomas Egerton's Family
In 1591, Sir Thomas Egerton married Elizabeth Venables. She was the daughter of Thomas Venables from Kinderton Hall in Cheshire. Together, Sir Thomas and Elizabeth had three daughters.
Their daughters were named Elizabeth Dutton, Vere Booth, and Mary Leigh. After Sir Thomas passed away, his wife, Lady Egerton, continued to live at Ridley Hall, Cheshire. She lived there until her own death.
Sir Thomas Egerton died before his father. So, his younger brother, John Egerton, inherited their father's important titles. These titles included Baron Ellesmere (created in 1603) and Viscount Brackley (created in 1616). In 1617, John Egerton was also given the title of Earl of Bridgewater.
See also
- Egerton family
- Sir Ralph Egerton (great-grandfather)
