When was John Perrot born?

John Perrot was born on November 1528 in Haverfordwest.

What positions has John Perrot held?

Positions held by John Perrot include: Lord Deputy of Ireland (1584–1588); High Sheriff of Pembrokeshire (since 1552); Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England; Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland; Member of the Privy Council of Ireland.

Where did John Perrot study?

John Perrot was educated at St. David's Cathedral School.

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John Perrot

Lord Deputy to Queen Elizabeth I of England during the Tudor conquest of Ireland (1528-1592)

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Sir John Perrot was a member of the Welsh gentry who served as Lord Deputy of Ireland under Queen Elizabeth I of England during the Tudor conquest of Ireland. It was formerly speculated that he was an illegitimate son of King Henry VIII, though the idea is rejected by modern historians.Sir John Perrot, was a figure of unusual power and influence in Tudor Britain and Ireland. Born near Haverfordwest in 1528, he inherited wealth and power – the Perrots had been accumulating both in west Wales for centuries – and gained more ingratiating himself with the English court.

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Born: November 1528 wd
Place of birth: Haverfordwest wd
Died: 3 November 1592 wd
Place of death: London wd
Citizenship: Kingdom of England wd
Occupation: politician wd
Education: St. David's Cathedral School wd
Spouse: Anne Cheyne wd

Positions held wd

Lord Deputy of Ireland (1584–1588)
High Sheriff of Pembrokeshire (since 1552)
Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England
Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland
Member of the Privy Council of Ireland
Member of the 1547-1552 Parliament
Member of the October 1553 Parliament
Member of the 1555 Parliament
Member of the 1559 Parliament
Member of the 1563-67 Parliament
Member of the 1589 Parliament

Awards wd

Knight of the Bath

About

His own son described him as a "very cholericke" man, who "could not brooke any crosses". He had already gathered many offices by the time he was sent to Ireland in 1571 as President of Munster to suppress a rebellion. His methods were characteristically violent – he hanged over 800 of the rebels – but he resigned after two years, having failed in his mission.

Back in west Wales he contented himself with self-enrichment and self-glorification, rebuilding in grand style his two main homes, Carew Castle and Laugharne Castle. He returned to Ireland as 1584 as Lord Deputy, with the task of crushing the Irish and colonising their land. Again unsuccessful, he returned, was falsely accused of treason by his many enemies, and died in the Tower of London in 1592, possibly of poisoning.

Questions

When was John Perrot born?: John Perrot was born on November 1528 in Haverfordwest.
What positions has John Perrot held?: Positions held by John Perrot include: Lord Deputy of Ireland (1584–1588); High Sheriff of Pembrokeshire (since 1552); Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England; Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland; Member of the Privy Council of Ireland.
Where did John Perrot study?: John Perrot was educated at St. David's Cathedral School.

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