John (2nd Viscount Chaworth) Chaworth
1605 - 1644 (39 years)
Generation: 1
1. John (2nd Viscount Chaworth) Chaworth was born in 1605; died in Jun 1644. Notes:
Lord Chaworth supported Charles I of England and in December 1642 fortified Wiverton Hall to make it a garrison for the King. In June 1643, Queen Henrietta, on her way from Newark, wrote to the King: 'I shall sleep at Werton [Wiverton], and thence to Ashby, where we will resolve what way to take.' Among other royal visitors were Prince Rupert of the Rhine and his brother Prince Maurice, who after visiting the King in Newark rode to Wiverton with about 400 troops and stayed there until they could settle their future plans. From Wiverton it was that Prince Rupert addressed a letter to the Parliament, asking for a pass for himself, his brother, and other noblemen and gentlemen to leave England.
Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:- Hon Penelope Chaworth was christened on 19 Dec 1632; was buried on 12 Dec 1682 in Dublin.