Thomas Lascelles (1624–1658) facts for kids
Thomas Lascelles (born around 1624 – died around 1658) was an important officer in the English Commonwealth army. He was also a landowner who owned Mount Grace Priory. This building is one of the few places still standing from the time of the English Commonwealth.
Early Life
Thomas Lascelles was born in 1624. His parents were William Lascelles and Elizabeth Wadeson. Thomas had a brother named Francis Lascelles. Francis was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Northallerton and was involved in important political events of his time.
Army Service
During the time of the Commonwealth (a period when England was a republic), Thomas Lascelles was a captain in the Parliament's army. Records show he had been serving since 1644. In the 1650s, he worked under Major General Thomas Harrison.
Thomas Lascelles might be the same person who captured Captain Joseph Constant on April 1, 1650. Captain Constant was a privateer, which means he was a sailor who attacked enemy ships for his government. Constant and his 30-man Dutch crew were seen near the Yorkshire coast. Lascelles and Robert Colman led a group that surprised and captured them.
Mount Grace Priory
In 1654, Thomas Lascelles bought Mount Grace Charterhouse. He changed a part of the old monastery into his home. This house is special because it is one of the few buildings left from the Commonwealth period in the United Kingdom.
His Death
Thomas Lascelles passed away in or soon after 1658. After his death, there was a discussion about who would inherit Mount Grace. His grandson, also named Thomas Lascelles, became the next owner of the property.
