Thomas Sadleir (died 1607) facts for kids
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Thomas Sadleir
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Arms of Sadler (Sadleir): Or, a lion rampant, parted per fess, azure and gules, armed and langued, argent
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| Member of Parliament for Lancaster |
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| In office 1572–1583 |
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| Born | c. 1536 |
| Died | 5 January 1607 (aged 70–71) Standon Lordship, Hertfordshire |
| Resting place | St. Mary's Church, Standon, Hertfordshire 51°52′52″N 0°01′38″E / 51.881111°N 0.027222°E |
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| Children | with Gertrude:
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Sir Thomas Sadleir (born around 1536 – died 5 January 1607) was an important English landowner and politician from Standon, Hertfordshire. He was chosen to be a Member of Parliament (MP) for Lancaster in 1572. An MP is a person elected to represent a group of people in the national parliament.
Sir Thomas also served as the Sheriff of Hertfordshire twice. This role was like a chief law enforcement officer for the county. He was knighted, which means he received a special title of honor from the King or Queen, by the year 1600.
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Early Life and Education
Thomas Sadleir was the oldest son of Sir Ralph Sadleir and Ellen Mitchell. His father, Sir Ralph, was a very important person who advised three different rulers of England.
Thomas went to Trinity Hall, Cambridge, a famous university, in 1554. Later, in 1558, he joined the Middle Temple, which is a place where people studied to become lawyers.
A Respected Leader
People at the time described Sir Thomas Sadleir as a very honorable man. They said he was known for his fairness, generosity, and love for his country. He was also praised for supporting learning and showing many other good qualities throughout his life.
Family Life
Sir Thomas Sadleir was married twice. His first wife was Ursula Sharington. They did not have any children together.
His second wife was Gertrude Markham. With Gertrude, he had a son and a daughter:
- Ralph Sadleir (1579 – 1661)
- Gertrude Sadleir
His Children's Marriages
His son, Ralph Sadleir, married Anne Coke. Anne was the oldest daughter of Sir Edward Coke, who was a very famous lawyer and judge.
His daughter, Gertrude Sadleir, married Walter Aston, 1st Lord Aston of Forfar. He was an important Scottish nobleman.
Royal Visit to Standon
In 1603, a very special guest came to visit Sir Thomas Sadleir. On April 30, King James VI of Scotland was traveling to London to become the new King of England. He stopped at Sir Thomas's home, Standon Lordship, and stayed for two nights.
The King was welcomed by important people, including the Bishop of London. Sir Thomas made sure the King and his large group of travelers were treated very well. Everyone had everything they needed, from the most important guests to the least. Even many years later, people remembered the King's visit. In a room called "the King's Chamber," there were still tapestries that showed the story of the Queen of Scots' marriage.
Death and Legacy
Sir Thomas Sadleir passed away on January 5, 1607. He was buried in the main part of the parish church in Standon.
A large and beautiful tomb was built for him and his wife. It shows statues of Sir Thomas in his armor and his wife lying down. There are also statues of his son and daughter kneeling. The tomb has inscriptions in Latin and English that describe his life and good qualities. It mentions that his son, Ralph, built the monument to honor his father.
Sir Thomas was succeeded by his only son, Ralph Sadleir.
Images for kids
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Standon Lordship, Hertfordshire, where King James I stayed.
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St Mary's church, Standon, Hertfordshire, where Sir Thomas Sadleir is buried.
