Thomas Weldon (politician) facts for kids
Thomas Weldon (around 1500-1567) was an important English person during the time of the Tudor kings and queens. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) and also worked for the Royal family. He lived in a place called Cannon Court in Cookham, Berkshire.
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Who Was Thomas Weldon?
Thomas Weldon was the son of Hugh Weldon. His father, Hugh, had an important job called "Sewer" for King Henry VIII. A Sewer was a high-ranking person in the Royal Household who helped serve food and manage the King's table.
Thomas Weldon got married twice and had seven children. He was also the uncle of another Member of Parliament named Edward Weldon.
Working for the Royal Family
Thomas Weldon had a special job in the Royal Household. He was the "Cofferer" for King Edward VI and later for Queen Elizabeth I. A Cofferer was like a chief accountant or treasurer for the Royal family. They managed the money and expenses for the King or Queen's household.
Thomas Weldon as a Member of Parliament
Thomas Weldon was chosen to be a Member of Parliament (MP) several times. An MP is a person elected to represent an area in the country's government. They help make laws and decisions for the country.
Thomas Weldon was an MP for:
- Berkshire from 1542 to 1544
- Windsor in 1559
A Time of Change
During Thomas Weldon's life, there were many big changes in England, especially about religion. He supported a person named Anthony Pearson, who was part of the Protestant movement. Because of this support, Thomas Weldon spent some time in a place called the Fleet Prison.
