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John Stourton, 9th Baron Stourton

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Arms of Stourton: Sable, a bend or between six fountains

John Stourton, 9th Baron Stourton (1553–1588), was the elder son of Charles Stourton, 8th Baron Stourton by his wife Anne Stanley, a daughter of Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby.

Biography

His father was executed for murder when he was a small child, but the property passed to the son.

He was one of the Peers who tried Mary, Queen of Scots.

He married ca. 1580 Frances Brooke (b. 12 January 1562), daughter of Sir William Brooke, 10th Baron Cobham, KG, by second wife Frances Newton, of whom he was first husband.

He was succeeded by his brother Edward Stourton, 10th Baron Stourton.

Peerage of England
Preceded by Baron Stourton
1557–1588
Succeeded by

Notes

References

  • Kidd, Charles and Williamson, David (editors). Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage (1995 edition). London: St. Martin's Press, 1995, [page needed], [page needed]