Thomas Savage, 3rd Earl Rivers facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Major General
The Right Honorable The Earl Rivers
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Tomb of Thomas Savage, 3rd Earl Rivers
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| Born | Thomas Savage c. 1628 Cheshire, England |
| Died | 14 September 1694 (aged 65–66) Great Queen Street, Parish of St Giles in the Fields, Middlesex |
| Nationality | English |
| Residence | House on Great Queen Street, Rocksavage |
| Noble family | Savage family |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Scrope Lady Arabella Bertie |
| Issue | Hon. Thomas Savage Richard Savage, 4th Earl Rivers Lady Elizabeth Savage Lady Annabella Savage |
| Parents | John Savage, 2nd Earl Rivers Hon. Catherine Parker |
Thomas Savage, 3rd Earl Rivers, was an important English nobleman and soldier. He was born around 1628 and lived until September 14, 1694. He held the title of Major General, showing his high rank in the military.
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A Noble Family's Story
Thomas Savage was the first son of John Savage, 2nd Earl Rivers. His mother was Catherine, the daughter of William Parker, 13th Baron Morley. The Savage family was very involved in the history of England.
The English Civil War's Impact
Thomas's father was a strong supporter of King Charles I during the English Civil War. This war took place from 1641 onwards. Because of his father's loyalty to the King, the family faced difficulties. They lost their castles, Halton and Rocksavage, and many of their belongings were taken away.
Family Life and Marriages
Thomas Savage married twice during his lifetime.
First Marriage and Children
Around 1647, Thomas married Elizabeth. She was the daughter of Emanuel Scrope, 1st Earl of Sunderland. Together, Thomas and Elizabeth had several children. Their children included a son named Thomas, who later married Charlotte Stanley. Another son, Richard, became the 4th Earl Rivers after his father. They also had two daughters, Elizabeth and Annabella.
Second Marriage
Later in life, around 1684, Thomas married Arabella. She was the daughter of Robert Bertie, 3rd Earl of Lindsey. Thomas and Arabella did not have any children together.
Life in the Public Eye
During his time, there were many political and religious tensions in England.
Facing Suspicions
Thomas Savage was thought by many to be a Roman Catholic. During a time known as the Popish Plot, some people tried to accuse him of wrongdoing. However, the evidence against him was very weak. Because of this, no official charges were ever brought against him.
Later Years and Legacy
Thomas Savage passed away at his home in Great Queen Street in Middlesex. A special memorial was created for him by a craftsman named William Stanton. This memorial can be found in St Michaels Church in Macclesfield.
