Thomas Throckmorton (Gloucestershire MP) facts for kids
Sir Thomas Throckmorton (1539-1607) was an important English landowner and a local politician. He lived during the time of Queen Elizabeth I and King James I. He was known for his leadership in his community and for serving in various government roles.
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Early Life and Family
Sir Thomas Throckmorton was born in 1539. His father was also named Thomas Throckmorton, and his mother was Margaret. Margaret was one of six sisters who inherited land from Thomas Whittington of Pauntley, a place in Gloucestershire.
Marriages of Sir Thomas
Sir Thomas Throckmorton married twice. His first wife was Elizabeth, the daughter of Sir Edward Rogers. They married around 1567, but Elizabeth passed away a few years later, around 1571. They did not have any children together.
Later, he married Ellen, who was the daughter of Sir Richard Berkeley of Stoke Gifford.
Children of Sir Thomas
Sir Thomas Throckmorton had two children who grew up to be adults:
- Sir William Throckmorton, 1st Baronet
- Elizabeth, who married Sir Thomas Dale
Public Service and Achievements
Sir Thomas Throckmorton inherited a lot of land and became a respected leader in his area, just like his father. He took on many important jobs in the government and local community.
Roles in Government
Sir Thomas held several key positions:
- He was a Justice of the Peace (JP), which meant he helped keep law and order in his local area.
- He served as the Sheriff of Gloucestershire twice, first from 1560 to 1561, and again from 1587 to 1588. The sheriff was a very important official in the county.
- In 1589, he was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Gloucestershire. This meant he represented his county in the English Parliament.
- He was also a member of the Council of the Marches, a special council that helped govern the areas near the border of England and Wales.
Knighthood
In 1587, Thomas Throckmorton was given the title of Knight. This meant he was honored by the monarch for his service.
Later Life
Sir Thomas Throckmorton passed away in 1607. He was buried in Tortworth, a village in Gloucestershire. It is believed that he arranged for his own tomb to be built there.
