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Thomas Somerset, 1st Viscount Somerset
Thomas Somerset, 1st Viscount Somerset (1579–1651) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1601 and 1611. He was raised to the Peerage of Ireland in 1626. Somerset was the third son of Edward Somerset, 4th Earl of Worcester. In 1601, Somerset was elected Member of Parliament for Monmouthshire. He became a member of Gray's Inn on 7 August 1604. In 1604, he was re-elected MP for Monmouthshire and sat until 1611. Somerset was sent to Scotland with Charles Percy by the Privy Council to notify James VI and I of the death of Elizabeth I. He was appointed Master of Horse to Anne of Denmark in 1603. His father was Master of Horse to King James. Somerset argued with a Scottish courtier William Murray of Abercairny about this role at York in June 1603. On 1 January 1604, he danced at Hampton Court in ''The Masque of Indian and China Knights''. In November 1604, Somerset fought with a Scottish aristocrat John Stewart, Master of Orkney in the or "bal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
House Of Commons Of England
The House of Commons of England was the lower house of the Parliament of England (which incorporated Wales Wales ( cy, Cymru ) is a Countries of the United Kingdom, country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by England to the Wales–England border, east, the Irish Sea to the north and west, the Celtic Sea to the south west and the ...) from its development in the 14th century to the union of England and Scotland in 1707, when it was replaced by the House of Commons of Great Britain after the 1707 Act of Union was passed in both the English and Scottish parliaments at the time. In 1801, with the union of Great Britain and Republic of Ireland, Ireland, that house was in turn replaced by the House of Commons of the United Kingdom. Origins The Parliament of England developed from the Magnum Concilium that advised the English monarch in medieval times. This royal council, meeting for short periods, included ecclesiastics, noblemen, and representatives of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ulrik Of Denmark (1578–1624)
Prince Ulrik John of Denmark, ( Koldinghus Palace, Kolding, 30 December 1578 – 27 March 1624, Rühn) was a son of King Frederick II of Denmark and his consort, Sophie of Mecklenburg-Güstrow. As the second-born son he bore the merely titular rank of ''Duke of Holstein and Schleswig, Stormarn and Ditmarsh'' and had no share in the royal-ducal condominial rule of Holstein and Schleswig, wielded by the heads of the houses of Oldenburg (royal) and its cadet branch Holstein-Gottorp (ducal). Since 1602 he held the religiously defunct position of ''Bishop of Schleswig'', enjoying the revenues of the implied estates and manor. The year after he succeeded his grandfather as ''Administrator of the Prince-Bishopric of Schwerin'', holding both posts until his death. Education and efforts to provide Ulrik a princely sustenance As a small child his parents sent Ulrik to his maternal grandparents Ulrich, Duke of Mecklenburg and his consort Duchess Elizabeth of Denmark. In 1583 he had ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
English Barristers
English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Peoples, culture, and language * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England ** English national identity, an identity and common culture ** English language in England, a variant of the English language spoken in England * English languages (other) * English studies, the study of English language and literature * ''English'', an Amish term for non-Amish, regardless of ethnicity Individuals * English (surname), a list of notable people with the surname ''English'' * People with the given name ** English McConnell (1882–1928), Irish footballer ** English Fisher (1928–2011), American boxing coach ** English Gardner (b. 1992), American track and field sprinter Places United States * English, Indiana, a town * English, Kentucky, an unincorporated community * English, Brazoria County, Texas, an unincorporated community ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viscount Somerset
Viscount Somerset, of Cashell in the County of Tipperary, was a title in the Peerage of Ireland. It was created in 1626 for Sir Thomas Somerset, the second son of Edward Somerset, 4th Earl of Worcester, and the brother of Henry Somerset, 1st Marquess of Worcester. The title became extinct on his death in 1649. Viscounts Somerset (1626) * Thomas Somerset, 1st Viscount Somerset (1579–1649) See also *Duke of Beaufort Duke of Beaufort (), a title in the Peerage of England, was created by Charles II in 1682 for Henry Somerset, 3rd Marquess of Worcester, a descendant of Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester, legitimised son of Henry Beaufort, 3rd Duke of So ... References * {{DEFAULTSORT:Somerset Extinct viscountcies in the Peerage of Ireland * Noble titles created in 1626 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Jones (of Treowen)
William Jones (died July 1640) was a British politician who sat in the House of Commons in 1614. Jones was the son of John Jones of Treowen. In 1614, Jones was elected Member of Parliament for Monmouthshire. He was High Sheriff of Monmouthshire This is a list of Sheriffs of Monmouthshire, an office which was created in 1536 but not fully settled until 1540. On 1 April 1974, under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1972, the shrievalty of Monmouthshire was abolished, and replaced ... in 1615. He was responsible for rebuilding the family house at Treowen where he lived in 1628. Jones married Jane Gwillim (or ''Gwilym''), daughter of Moore Gwillim of Monmouth. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Jones, William Year of birth missing 1640 deaths English MPs 1614 High Sheriffs of Monmouthshire ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walter Montagu (MP)
Walter Montagu (died 1615) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons in 1614. Montagu was the second son of Sir Edward Montagu of Boughton. He was knighted on 11 May 1603. He became High Sheriff of Monmouthshire in 1608. In 1614, he was elected Member of Parliament for Monmouthshire in the Addled Parliament. Montagu died in 1615 and was buried at Llanmartin. Montagu married Ann Morgan daughter of Henry Morgan of Pencoyd Pencoyd is a hamlet and civil parish in Herefordshire, England. The parish, which also includes the hamlet of Netherton and part of the hamlet of Harewood End, both to the east of Pencoyd hamlet, is approximately south from the city and county .... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Montagu, Walter Year of birth missing 1615 deaths English MPs 1614 High Sheriffs of Monmouthshire ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Herbert (Secretary Of State)
Sir John Herbert (1550 – 9 July 1617) was a Wales, Welsh lawyer, diplomat and politician who sat in the House of Commons of England, House of Commons at various times between 1586 and 1611. He was Secretary of State (England), Secretary of State under Elizabeth I of England, Elizabeth I and James I of England, James I. Life Herbert was the son of Matthew Herbert of Swansea and was descended from an illegitimate son of William Herbert, 1st Earl of Pembroke (1468 creation), William Herbert, Earl of Pembroke. Herbert may have been educated at Christ Church, Oxford, although this is questioned. He was admitted an honorary member of the College of Doctors of Law in November 1573 and awarded MA. He was a commissioner of the High Court of Admiralty from 1575 to 1584 (with David Lewis (lawyer), David Lewis) and Master of Requests (England), Master of Requests from 1586 to 1601 (with William Aubrey from 1590). Queen Elizabeth appointed him secretary to the Council of the North and Ke ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Morgan (of Llandaff)
Henry Morgan (died 1632) was a Welsh politician who sat in the House of Commons in 1601. Morgan was the eldest son of Henry Morgan of Llandaff and Penllwyn-Sarth. In 1601, he was elected Member of Parliament for Monmouthshire. He was High Sheriff of Monmouthshire This is a list of Sheriffs of Monmouthshire, an office which was created in 1536 but not fully settled until 1540. On 1 April 1974, under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1972, the shrievalty of Monmouthshire was abolished, and replac ... in 1603. Morgan married Cicely Welsh, daughter of Arnold Welsh of Llanwern. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Morgan, Henry Year of birth missing 1632 deaths English MPs 1601 High Sheriffs of Monmouthshire People from Llandaff ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Arnold (MP For Monmouthshire)
John Arnold may refer to: Politicians *John Arnold (MP for Ipswich) (died 1410), MP for Ipswich, 1388–1399 * John Arnold (MP for Hampshire) (died 1433), MP for Hampshire, 1413 *John Arnold (MP for Monmouthshire) (died 1606), MP for Monmouthshire, 1597 *John Arnold of Monmouthshire (c. 1635–1702), Ultra-Protestant and MP for Monmouth, 1680–1689, 1695 and Southwark, 1689–1695 * John H. Arnold (politician) (1862–1944), American politician; Lieutenant Governor of Ohio, 1915–1917 * John W. Arnold (1842–1900), American politician; Illinois Senate, 1890–1894 Music *John Arnold (1720–1792), English music editor and composer of psalmodies in the West Gallery style *John Dent Arnold (1890–1948), American lyricist with composer Harry Baisden of World War I songs *John Ayldon (John Arnold, 1943–2013), English opera singer Others * John Arnold (American football) (born 1955), American football player * John Arnold (bishop) (born 1953), English Catholic bishop * John Arn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Herbert (MP For Monmouthshire)
Henry Herbert may refer to: British peers * Henry Herbert (MP for Monmouthshire) (died 1598), MP for Monmouthshire * Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke (1534–1601), Custos Rotulorum and Lord Lieutenant * Henry Herbert, 9th Earl of Pembroke (1693–1749), English colonel, Groom of the Stole, Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire 1733–1750 * Henry Herbert, 10th Earl of Pembroke (1734–1794), Lord of the Bedchamber, Governor of Portsmouth and Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire 1756–1780 and 1782–1794 * Henry Herbert, 17th Earl of Pembroke (1939–2003), British aristocrat, film director and producer * Henry Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Chirbury (1654–1709), English MP for Bewdley and for Worcester, Custos Rotulorum of Brecknockshire * Henry Herbert, 2nd Baron Herbert of Chirbury (a. 1678–1738) * Henry Herbert, 4th Baron Herbert of Chirbury (c. 1640–1691), English aristocrat, soldier and politician * Henry Herbert, 1st Earl of Carnarvon (1741–1811), English MP for Wilton, Master ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Butler, 10th Earl Of Ormond
Thomas Butler, 10th Earl of Ormond and 3rd Earl of Ossory PC (Ire) (; – 1614), was an influential courtier in London at the court of Elizabeth I. He was Lord Treasurer of Ireland from 1559 to his death. He fought for the crown in the Rough Wooing, the Desmond Rebellions, and Tyrone's Rebellion. He fought his rival, Gerald FitzGerald, 14th Earl of Desmond in the Battle of Affane in 1565. Birth and origins Thomas was born about February 1531. He was the eldest son of James Butler and his wife Joan FitzGerald. His father was the 9th Earl of Ormond and head of the Butler dynasty, an Old English family that descended from Theobald Walter, who had been appointed Chief Butler of Ireland by King Henry II in 1177. Thomas's mother was a child of James FitzGerald, 10th Earl of Desmond. Her family, the Geraldines, also were an Old English family. It was once believed that his parents had married about 1520, but this is now known to be impossible as, in 1521-2, his fath ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David De Barry, 5th Viscount Buttevant
David Fitz-James de Barry, 18th Baron Barry, 5th Viscount Buttevant (1550–1617), sided initially with fitz Maurice, the rebel, in the 1st Desmond rebellion but changed sides and fought against the rebels. He also fought for the crown in the Nine Years' War. Birth and origins David, born 1550, was the second son of James de Barry and Ellen MacCarthy Reagh. His father was the 4th Viscount Buttevant. His father's family was Old English and owned much land in southern County Cork. His mother was an illegitimate daughter of Cormac na Haoine MacCarthy Reagh, 10th Prince of Carbery. Her family were the MacCarthy Reagh, a Gaelic Irish dynasty that branched from the MacCarthy-Mor line with Donal Gott MacCarthy, a medieval King of Desmond, whose sixth son Donal Maol MacCarthy Reagh was the first independent ruler of Carbery. David had four brothers and five sisters, which are (as far as known) listed in his father's article. David was the ''de facto'' 5th viscount as his e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
