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Nov 20, 2010 · Sir Christopher Hatton, the man Elizabeth I nicknamed her “mouton” (sheep), was born in 1540. He was the son of William Hatton of Holdenby, Northamptonshire, and his wife, Alice Saunders, and was educated at St Mary Hall, Oxford. Here is a list of offices he held, jobs he undertook and events he was involved in during the reign of Elizabeth I:-
HATTON, Christopher (1605–70) cr. 29 July 1643 Bar. HATTON First sat after 1660, 5 June 1660; last sat 11 Apr. 1670 MP Peterborough 1625; Clitheroe 1626; Higham Ferrers 1640–2. b. 28 June 1605, 1st surv. s. of Sir Christopher Hatton ‡ and Alice, da. of Sir Thomas Fanshawe ‡ of Ware Park, Herts. educ. Jesus, Camb. 1620, MA 1622; G. Inn ...
May 29, 2018 · Hatton, Sir Christopher. views 1,641,564 updated May 29 2018. Hatton, Sir Christopher (1540–91). Lord chancellor. Of Northamptonshire gentry stock, and not wholly studious at the Inner Temple, his good looks and graceful dancing brought him to Queen Elizabeth's attention.
Overview. Sir Christopher Hatton. (1540—1591) courtier and politician. Quick Reference. (1540–91), became the favourite of Queen Elizabeth I because of his graceful dancing (alluded to by Sheridan, The Critic, ii. ii). Hatton was lord chancellor, 1587–91, and chancellor of Oxford University, 1588.
SIR CHRISTOPHER HATTON. BORN: 1540. DIED: 1592. Sir Christopher Hatton in a miniature by Nicholas Hilliard. Victoria and Albert Museum. Lord Chancellor and a favorite of Elizabeth I. Helped to bring Mary Queen of Scots to trial. Helped to suppress the Puritans.
SIR CHRISTOPHER HATTON, Lord Chancellor of England and favourite of Queen Elizabeth, was a son of William Hatton (d.1546) of Holdenby, Northamptonshire, and was educated at St Mary Hall, Oxford. A handsome and accomplished man, being especially distinguished for his elegant dancing, he soon attracted the notice of Queen Elizabeth, became one of ...
Oct 25, 2022 · Abstract. Sir Christopher Hatton is one of the least well-understood of major Elizabethan politicians. He rose from a humble gentry background to become a leading courtly favourite of Elizabeth I, a councillor, Lord Chancellor of England and towards the end of his life one of the most powerful men in the country.
