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| Cecil, William (Lord Burghley). Adm. at ST JOHN'S, May, 1535. S. of Richard, of Burghley, Northants. B. at Bourn, his mother's home, Sept. 13, 1520. Schools, Stamford and Grantham. Left Cambridge, and adm. at Gray's Inn, May 6, 1541. Created M.A. 1564, on the Queen's visit. M.A. (Oxford) 1566. Knighted, 1551. Chancellor of the University, 1559. M.P. for Stamford, 1547; for Lincs., 1555, 1559, 1562; for Lincoln, 1558; for Northants, 1562. Secretary of State and privy councillor, 1550. Created Baron Burghley, 1571. K.G. 1572. Lord High Treasurer, 1572-98. Chancellor of the University of Dublin, 1592. Illustrious as a statesman, his life for forty years was a part of the history of England. As Chancellor of the University he was incessantly invoked. He married (i) Mary, dau. of Peter Cheke, the Esquire Bedell. This was in 1541, and was the cause of his removal from Cambridge; (ii) Mildred, dau. of Sir Anthony Cooke, of Gidea Hall, Essex, Dec. 21, 1545. Died, at his house in the Strand, Aug. 4, 1598. Buried at Stamford Baron. Will, P.C.C. Father of Robert (1581) and Thomas (1558). ( D.N.B.; Cooper, II. 249.) | William CECIL, Lord Burghley Approx. lifespan: 1520–1615 Adm. at St John's College 1535:05 s. of Richard CECIL of Burghley, Northamptonshire , b. at Bourn, [Lincolnshire], his mother's home 1520:09:13 Schools Stamford, [Lincolnshire], and Grantham, [Lincolnshire], Left Cambridge, [Cambridgeshire], and adm. at Gray's Inn 1541:05:06 Created M.A. 1564 on the Queen's visit. M.A. (Oxford) 1566 Knighted 1551 Chancellor of the University 1559 M.P. for Stamford, [Lincolnshire], 1547 ; for Lincolnshire , 1555, 1559, 1562 ; for Lincoln, [Lincolnshire], 1558 ; for Northamptonshire , 1562 Secretary of State and privy councillor 1550 Created Baron Burghley 1571 K.G. 1572 Lord High Treasurer 1572-98 Chancellor of the University of Dublin, [Ireland], 1592 Illustrious as a statesman, his life for forty years was a part of the history of England As Chancellor of the University he was incessantly invoked. He married (1) Mary CHEKE dau. of Peter CHEKE the Esquire Bedell This was in 1541 and was the cause of his removal from Cambridge, [Cambridgeshire], (2) Mildred COOKE dau. of Sir Anthony COOKE of Gidea Hall, Essex , 1545:12:21 Died, at his house in the Strand, [London], 1598:08:04 buried at Stamford Baron, [Lincolnshire or Northamptonshire], Will, P.C.C. father of Robert CECIL (1581) father of Thomas CECIL (1558) ( D.N.B.; Cooper II. 249) [app:]Portrait c1572-88 in Old Schools Cambridge, [Cambridgeshire], ; two more at St John's College ; Portrait attributed to Gheeraerdts, < > NPG , no 362. Engraving by W. Freeman: CAS : G.26.[:app] [app:](Goodison: CP 9; Atkinson, 424)[:app] |
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| Cheeke or Cheke, Hatton. Matric. pens. from TRINITY, c. 1595. S. of Henry, next, and grandson of Sir John (1529). Knighted, 1603. Killed in a duel at Calais, and buried at Dover. ( Cooper, II. 9; Vis. of Essex, 1612.) | Hatton CHEEKE Approx. lifespan: 1577–1675 Hatton CHEKE Matric. pens. from Trinity College c1595 s. of Henry CHEEKE (1564) grandson of Sir John CHEKE (1529) Knighted 1603 d. killed in a duel at Calais, [France], and buried at Dover, [Kent], ( Cooper II. 9; Vis. of Essex 1612) |
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| Cheke, Henry. Matric. Fell.-Com. from TRINITY, Lent, 1564-5. (According to Cooper he was a student at King's College.) S. of Sir John (1529), of Cambridge. Said to have been created M.A. on or about Mar. 30, 1568. M.P. for Bedford, 1572; and for Boroughbridge, 1584. Secretary to the Council of the North, 1581. Died in York, 1586. Buried in the Minster. Father of Hatton, above, and perhaps the next, and Thomas (1629). ( Cooper, II. 9; D.N.B.; Vis. of Essex, 1612.) | Henry CHEKE Approx. lifespan: 1546–1586 Matric. Fell.-Com. from Trinity College 1564/5:01LT: . (According to Cooper he was a student at King's College ) s. of Sir John CHEKE (1529) of Cambridge, [Cambridgeshire], Said to have been created M.A. on or about 1568:03:30 M.P. for Bedford, [Bedfordshire], 1572 ; and for Boroughbridge, [West Riding of Yorkshire], 1584 Secretary to the Council of the North 1581 Died in York, [Yorkshire], 1586 buried in the Minster [York], [Yorkshire], father of Hatton CHEEKE (1595) perhaps father of Henry CHEEK (1588) father of Thomas CHEEKE (1629) [add:]Buried 1586:06:23 [:add] ( Cooper II. 9; D.N.B.; Vis. of Essex 1612) |
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| Cheek, Henry. Adm. Fell.-Com. at EMMANUEL, Michs. 1588. Matric. 1588. Probably s. of Henry, above. If so, adm. at Gray's Inn, Nov. 6, 1590. ( Vis. of Essex, 1612.) | Henry CHEEK Approx. lifespan: 1570–1668 Adm. Fell.-Com. at Emmanuel College 1588:10MT: Matric. 1588 probably s. of Henry CHEKE (1564) . If so, adm. at Gray's Inn 1590:11:06 ( Vis. of Essex 1612) |
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| Cheke, John. B.A. from ST JOHN'S, 1529-30; M.A. 1533. Fellow, 1529. S. of Peter (1509), University Bedell. B. in Cambridge, June 16, 1514. An early reformer. Greek lecturer in the University, and the first Regius Professor, 1540. Public orator, 1544. Incorp. at Oxford, 1542; and canon of King's College (Christ Church), Oxford. Tutor to Prince Edward, 1544. M.P. for Bletchingley, 1547, 1553. Provost of King's, 1548-53. Knighted, 1551. Chamberlain of the Exchequer, clerk of the Council, and secretary of State, 1552. Under Queen Mary he retired abroad, and for a time lectured in Greek at Strasburg. He was seized in Flanders, brought to England, and committed to the Tower. Under threats he abjured Protestantism and was received into the Romish Church, Oct. 4, 1556. Died in London, Sept. 13, 1557. Buried at St Alban's, Wood St. M.I. there. Known as one of the principal restorers of Greek learning in England. For a list of his works see D.N.B. Father of Henry (1564). ( Cooper, I. 167; D.N.B.; Vis. of Essex .) | John CHEKE Approx. lifespan: 1508–1557 B.A. from St John's College 1529/30 M.A. 1533 Fellow 1529 s. of Peter CHEKE (1509) University Bedell. b. in Cambridge, [Cambridgeshire], 1514:06:16 An early reformer. Greek lecturer in the University, and the first Regius Professor 1540 Public orator 1544 Incorp. at Oxford University 1542 ; and canon of King's College ( Christ Church [Oxford] ) Tutor to Prince Edward 1544 M.P. for Bletchingley, [Surrey], 1547, 1553 Provost of King's College 1548-53 Knighted 1551 Chamberlain of the Exchequer, Clerk of the Council, and Secretary of State 1552 Under Queen Mary he retired abroad, and for a time lectured in Greek at Strasburg [ France , or Germany , ]. He was seized in Flanders , brought to England , and committed to the Tower, [London], Under threats he abjured Protestantism and was received into the Romish Church 1556:10:04 Died in London , 1557:09:13 buried at St Alban's, Wood St, [London], M.I. there. Known as one of the principal restorers of Greek learning in England For a list of his works see D.N.B. father of Henry CHEKE (1564) ( Cooper I. 167; D.N.B.; Vis. of Essex .) |
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| Cheke, John. Matric. pens. from ST JOHN'S, Michs. 1544. One of these names V. of Ardeley, Herts., 1560, and V. of Rushden, 1561. | John CHEKE Approx. lifespan: 1526–1624 Matric. pens. from St John's College 1544:10MT: One of these names V. of Ardeley, Hertfordshire , 1560 and V. of Rushden, [Northamptonshire], 1561 |
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| Cheke, John. Matric. pens. from PETERHOUSE, Lent, 1564-5. Ord. priest (London) Dec. 28, 1570; C. of Chalfont St Giles. Perhaps V. of Datchet, Bucks., 1575-80. | John CHEKE Approx. lifespan: 1546–1644 Matric. pens. from Peterhouse 1564/5:01LT: Ord. priest (London) 1570:12:28 C. of Chalfont St Giles, [Buckinghamshire], Perhaps V. of Datchet, Buckinghamshire , 1575-80 |
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| Cheke, Peter. Esquire bedell, 1509-30. S. of Robert, of Mottiston, Isle of Wight. Benefactor to the University. Died c. Jan. 1529-30. Will (V.C.C.). Father of Sir John Cheke (1529-30). ( Cooper, I. 39; Stokes, Bedells; Vis. of Essex, 1612.) | Peter CHEKE Approx. lifespan: 1491–1529 Esquire bedell 1509-30 s. of Robert CHEKE of Mottiston, Isle of Wight , Benefactor to the University. Died c1529/30:01 Will (V.C.C.) father of Cheke, John CHEKE, Sir (1529) ( Cooper I. 39; Stokes, Bedells; Vis. of Essex 1612) |
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| Cheke, Robert. Matric. pens. from TRINITY, Michs. 1586; Scholar, 1588; B.A. 1590-1; M.A. 1594; B.D. 1610. Fellow, 1593. Incorp. at Oxford, 1594. Perhaps R. of Egglescliffe, Durham, 1606-10. R. of Tunstall, Kent, 1610-47. Preb. of Rochester, 1617-41. V. of Hoo St Werbergh, 1622-5. Died July 5, 1647, aged 78. Buried at Tunstall. Will, P.C.C. | Robert CHEKE Approx. lifespan: 1569–1647 Matric. pens. from Trinity College 1586:10MT: Scholar 1588 B.A. 1590/1 M.A. 1594 B.D. 1610 Fellow 1593 Incorp. at Oxford University 1594 Perhaps R. of Egglescliffe, Co. Durham , 1606-10 R. of Tunstall, Kent , 1610-47 Preb. of Rochester, [Kent], 1617-41 V. of Hoo St Werbergh, [Kent], 1622-25 Died 1647:07:05 aged 78. buried at Tunstall, [Co. Durham], Will, P.C.C. [app:]Brings action for injury against William Goodwin 1596/7 [:app] [app:](VCCt. III.7 (5))[:app] |
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| Thomas SPENSER Matric. Fell.-Com. from TRINITY, Michs. 1561. Probably 2nd s. of Sir John, of Althorpe, Northamptonshire . Perhaps adm. at Lincoln's Inn, Feb., 1559/60. Custos brevium of Bedfordshire . Of Claverdon, Warwickshire , Esq. Married Mary, dau. of Henry Cheke, Esq. Died 08 Nov., 1580; buried at Claverdon [ Warwickshire ]. M.I. Brother of John (1561). ( Vis. of Warws., 1619 ; Baker, I. 109.) | Thomas SPENSER Approx. lifespan: 1543–1580 Matric. Fell.-Com. from Trinity College 1561:10MT: Probably 2nd s. of Sir John SPENSER of Althorpe, Northamptonshire , Perhaps adm. at Lincoln's Inn 1559/60:02 Custos brevium of Bedfordshire , Of Claverdon, Warwickshire , Esq. Married Mary CHEKE dau. of Henry CHEKE, Esq. d. 1580:11:08 ; buried at Claverdon, [Warwickshire], M.I. brother of John SPENSER (1561) ( Vis. of Warwickshire , 1619 ; Baker I. 109) |
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| John WRIGHT Adm. pens. at EMMANUEL, Easter 1585. Perhaps s. of John, of Wrightsbridge, Essex . Matric. 1585 . Perhaps adm. at Gray's Inn, 08 Jan., 1587/8. Married Mary, dau. of John Mole and niece of Sir Thomas Cheke. Died 1644 . Perhaps father of Laurence ( 1605-6 ), John (1614) and Nathaniel (1619). ( Morant, I. 62; Burke, Ext. Bart. ) | John WRIGHT Approx. lifespan: 1567–1644 Adm. pens. at Emmanuel College 1585:04ET: Perhaps s. of John WRIGHT of Wrightsbridge, Essex , Matric. 1585 Perhaps adm. at Gray's Inn 1587/8:01:08 m. Mary MOLE dau. of John MOLE and niece of Sir Thomas CHEKE d. 1644 Perhaps father of Laurence WRIGHT (1605) Perhaps father of John WRIGHT (1614) Perhaps father of Nathaniel WRIGHT (1619) ( Morant I. 62; Burke, Ext. Bart. ) |