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Baron Petre of Writtle in the County of Essex (pronounced 'Peter'), is a title in the Peerage of England. It was created in 1603 for Sir John Petre, Lord Lieutenant of Essex. The family seat is Ingatestone Hall in Ingatestone in Essex. The Peerage of England comprises all peerages created in the Kingdom of England before the Act of Union in 1707. ... King James I of England/VII of Scotland, the first monarch to rule the Kingdoms of England and Scotland at the same time Events March - Samuel de Champlain, French explorer, sails to Canada March 24 - Elizabeth I of England dies and is succeeded by her cousin King James I of... This is an incomplete list of people who have served as Lord Lieutenant of Essex. ... Ingatestone is a village in Essex, England, with a population of about 3400 people. ... Essex is a county in the East of England. ...


The Petres have been staunchly loyal to Roman Catholicism. At least twelve members of the family have been Jesuits. The family has also produced two bishops, Francis (1692-1775) and Benjamin (1672-1758). These two were Coadjutor bishops of, respectively, Bishop Dicconson and Bishop Challoner. The Roman Catholic Church, most often spoken of simply as the Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with over one billion members. ... The Society of Jesus (Latin: Societas Iesu), commonly known as the Jesuits, is a Roman Catholic religious order. ... A bishop is an ordained member of the Christian clergy who, in certain Christian churches, holds a position of authority. ... Archbishop Jerome Hanus of the Archdiocese of Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa. ... Richard Challoner (1691-1781), was an English Roman Catholic bishop, a leading figure of English Catholicism during the greater part of the eighteenth century. ...


The father of the first Baron Petre was Sir William Petre who was flexible enough to serve Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I as Secretary of State. Sir William bought Ingatestone Hall and the surrounding manor from Henry VIII for the full market value after it had been surrendered to the King by Barking Abbey in the Suppression of the Monasteries. It was his son, the first lord who publicly acknowledged his Catholicism. William Petre was born in 1505 and educated at Exeter College, Oxford. ... Henry VIII (28 June 1491 – 28 January 1547) was King of England and Lord of Ireland (later King of Ireland) from 22 April 1509 until his death. ... Edward VI King of England and Ireland Edward VI (12 October 1537–6 July 1553) was King of England and King of Ireland from 28 January 1547 until his death. ... Mary Tudor is the name of both Mary I of England and her fathers sister, Mary Tudor (queen consort of France). ... Elizabeth I (7 September 1533 – 24 March 1603 ) was Queen of England and Queen of Ireland from 17 November 1558 until her death. ... In several countries, Secretary of State is a senior government position. ... Henry VIII (28 June 1491 – 28 January 1547) was King of England and Lord of Ireland (later King of Ireland) from 22 April 1509 until his death. ... The Dissolution of the Monasteries (referred to by Roman Catholic writers as the Suppression of the Monasteries) was the formal process, taking place between 1538 and 1541, by which King Henry VIII confiscated the property of the Roman Catholic monastic institutions in England and took them to himself, as the...


It was Sir Edward Petre, Bt PC S.J. that was the unpopular chaplain and advisor to James II. James made him Clerk of the Closet and asked the Pope to make him a bishop and later a Cardinal but was refused both requests. Edward Petre, S.J. (1631-May 15, 1699) was an English Jesuit and privy councillor. ... A baronet (traditional abbreviation Bart, modern abbreviation Bt), is the holder of an hereditary title awarded by the British Crown, known as a baronetcy. ... A privy council is a body that advises the head of state of a nation, especially in a monarchy. ... The Society of Jesus — also known by its Latin name Societas Iesu or its English variant Jesuit Order — is a religious order of the Roman Catholic Church in direct service to the Pope. ... A chaplain is typically a member of the clergy serving a group of people who are not organized as a mission or church, lay chaplains are also found in some settings such as universities. ... James II of England and VII of Scotland ( 14 October 1633–16 September 1701 ) became King of England, King of Scots, and King of Ireland from 6 February 1685. ... The College of Chaplains of the Ecclesiastical Household of the Sovereign of the United Kingdom is under the Clerk of the Closet, an office dating from 1437. ... The Pope (from Greek: pappas, father; from Latin: papa, Papa, father) is the successor of St. ... A cardinal is a senior ecclesiastical official in the Roman Catholic Church, ranking just below the Pope and appointed by him as a member of the College of Cardinals during a consistory. ...


Barons Petre (1603)

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The Heir Apparent is Hon. Dominic William Petre (b. 9 Aug 1966) King James I of England/VII of Scotland, the first monarch to rule the Kingdoms of England and Scotland at the same time Events March - Samuel de Champlain, French explorer, sails to Canada March 24 - Elizabeth I of England dies and is succeeded by her cousin King James I of... Image File history File links Baron_Petre_coa. ... Image File history File links Baron_Petre_coa. ... Events July - Ketts Rebellion Francis Xavier arrives in Japan. ... Events January - Galileo observes Neptune, but mistakes it for a star and so is not credited with its discovery. ... Events February 13 - Henry III of France is crowned at Reims February 14 - Henry III of France marries Louise de Lorraine-Vaudémont June 28 - Oda Nobunaga defeats Takeda Katsuyori in the battle of Nagashino, which has been called Japans first modern battle. ... Events February 3 - Tulipmania collapses in Netherlands by government order February 15 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor December 17 - Shimabara Rebellion erupts in Japan Pierre de Fermat makes a marginal claim to have proof of what would become known as Fermats last theorem. ... Events Swedish King Sigismund III Vasa is replaced by his brother Charles IX of Sweden. ... Events March 29 - Swedish colonists establish first settlement in Delaware, called New Sweden. ... Events September 30 - Nurhaci, chieftain of the Jurchens and founder of the Qing Dynasty dies and is succeeded by his son Hong Taiji. ... Events France under Louis XIV makes Truce of Ratisbon separately with the Empire and Spain. ... Events March 4 - Massachusetts Bay Colony is granted a Royal charter. ... Events France under Louis XIV makes Truce of Ratisbon separately with the Empire and Spain. ... Events February 13 - Galileo Galilei arrives in Rome for his trial before the Inquisition. ... Events March 27 - Concluding that Emperor Iyasus I of Ethiopia had abdicated by retiring to a monastery, a council of high officials appoint Tekle Haymanot I Emperor of Ethiopia May 23 - Battle of Ramillies September 7 - The Battle of Turin in the War of Spanish Succession - forces of Austria and... Events Louis XIV of France passed the Code Noir, allowing the full use of slaves in the French colonies. ... // Events April 11 - War of the Spanish Succession: Treaty of Utrecht June 23 - French residents of Acadia given one year to declare allegiance to Britain or leave Nova Scotia Canada first Orrery built by George Graham Ongoing events Great Northern War (1700-1721) War of the Spanish Succession (1702-1713... // Events April 11 - War of the Spanish Succession: Treaty of Utrecht June 23 - French residents of Acadia given one year to declare allegiance to Britain or leave Nova Scotia Canada first Orrery built by George Graham Ongoing events Great Northern War (1700-1721) War of the Spanish Succession (1702-1713... // Events January 24 - Charles VII Albert becomes Holy Roman Emperor. ... // Events January 24 - Charles VII Albert becomes Holy Roman Emperor. ... The Union Jack, flag of the newly formed United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. ... 1763 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1809 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1763 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1850 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1817 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1884 (MDCCCLXXXIV) is a leap year starting on Tuesday (click on link to calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Thursday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... 1847 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1893 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Bernard Henry Philip Petre, 14th Baron Petre was married on 6th June, 1899 to Etheldreda Mary (Audrey) CLARK (1871-4th Nov 1959). ... 1858 is a common year starting on Friday. ... 1908 (MCMVIII) is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1864 (MDCCCLXIV) was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a leap year starting on Sunday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar. ... 1908 (MCMVIII) is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1890 (MDCCCXC) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Friday of the Julian calendar). ... 1915 (MCMXV) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1914 (MCMXIV) is a common year starting on Thursday. ... 1989 (MCMLXXXIX in Roman) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Lord John Petre of Ingatestone, the 18th Lord of the Manor was appointed Her Majestys Lord Lieutenant of Essex and took up his duties upon the retirement of Lord Braybrooke in October 2002. ... This article is about the year. ... 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link goes to calendar) // Events January January 1 - In a coup, Colonel Jean-Bédel Bokassa ousts president David Dacko and takes over the Central African Republic. ...


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Baron Petre - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (288 words)
Baron Petre of Writtle in the County of Essex (pronounced 'Peter'), is a title in the Peerage of England.
The father of the first Baron Petre was Sir William Petre who was flexible enough to serve Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I as Secretary of State.
It was Sir Edward Petre, Bt PC S.J. that was the unpopular chaplain and advisor to James II.
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