Thomas Nott facts for kids
Sir Thomas Nott (born December 11, 1606 – died 1681) was an English officer who supported the King during the English Civil War. He was also one of the very first members of the Royal Society, a famous group for scientists.
In 1640, Sir Thomas Nott rented a large piece of land called Twickenham Park in Middlesex from the King. He later sold this rental agreement in 1659.
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Who Was Sir Thomas Nott?
Sir Thomas Nott was the oldest son of Roger Nott, who lived in London. Thomas went to school at Merchant Taylors' School in London. He also studied at Pembroke College, Cambridge, which is a part of Cambridge University.
Family and Land
In 1637, Thomas Nott got married. Later that same year, he bought two large estates called Sagebury and Obden. These estates were located in a place called Dodderhill in Worcestershire.
Serving the King
Sir Thomas Nott was a loyal supporter of King Charles I of England. He fought for the King during the First English Civil War. This war was a big conflict in England.
A Close Call in Battle
During the war, Sir Thomas Nott was a Lieutenant-Colonel. In June 1645, his enemies, the New Model Army, captured a town called Highworth in Wiltshire. At that time, it was wrongly reported that Lieutenant-Colonel Nott had been killed. Luckily, this was not true!
Working for King Charles II
After the war, Sir Thomas Nott became a Gentleman Usher in Ordinary. This was a special role in the Honourable Privy Chamber for King Charles II of England. In this job, he helped the King with important duties and ceremonies.
His Family Symbol
Sir Thomas Nott had a special family symbol, called a coat of arms. It showed a gold diagonal stripe on a blue background. There were also three lions' faces on it. This symbol helped identify his family.
