William Tate (MP) facts for kids
Sir William Tate (1559–1617) was an important English politician who served in the Parliament of England. He was known for his work in his local area and his connections with other influential people.
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Early Life and Education
William Tate was born in 1559. His father was Bartholomew Tate, who lived at a large house called Delapré Abbey in Northamptonshire. William also had a brother named Francis Tate.
William went to Magdalen College, Oxford, which is a famous university. After that, he studied law at a place called the Middle Temple in London. This training helped him prepare for a career in public service.
Becoming a Member of Parliament
William Tate first became a Member of Parliament (MP) in 1593. He represented a place called Corfe Castle. An MP is someone elected by people to speak for them in Parliament, where laws are made.
In 1601, William's father passed away. William then inherited Delapré Abbey, which became his family home.
Public Service and Local Influence
Sir William Tate was a respected figure in his community. He was connected to Richard Knightley, another important person at the time. Delapré Abbey, his home, became a meeting place for a group called the Puritans. Puritans were people who wanted to make changes to the Church of England.
In 1603, Sir William brought a doctor named John Cotta to the area. Dr. Cotta was from the University of Cambridge.
Sir William Tate was also chosen to be the High Sheriff of Northamptonshire for the years 1603 to 1604. A High Sheriff was a very important local official, responsible for law and order. In 1606, he was knighted, which means he was given the title "Sir" by the King.
In 1614, he was elected to Parliament again, this time representing his home county of Northamptonshire.
Sir William Tate's Family
Sir William Tate married a woman named Elizabeth. She was the daughter of Edward la Zouche, 11th Baron Zouche. Together, William and Elizabeth had four sons and three daughters. Their oldest son was named Zouch Tate.
One of their daughters, also named Elizabeth, married a man named Oliver Beecher. Their son, Sir William Beecher, also became a Member of Parliament later on.
Sir William Tate passed away in 1617.
