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John Petre, 1st Baron Petre | |
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![]() The tomb of Lord Petre and Mary, Ingatestone Parish Church | |
Born | 20 December 1549 |
Died | 11 October 1613 | (aged 63)
Buried | St Edmund and St Mary's Church, Ingatestone |
Noble family | Baron Petre |
Spouse(s) | Mary Waldegrave |
Issue | William Petre, 2nd Baron Petre |
Father | William Petre |
Mother | Anne Browne |
John Petre, 1st Baron Petre (20 December 1549 โ 11 October 1613) was an English peer who lived during the Tudor period and early Stuart period. He and his family were recusants โ people who adhered to the Catholic faith after the English Reformation. Nevertheless, Lord Petre was appointed to a number of official positions in the county of Essex.