Nicholas Throckmorton
Nicholas Throckmorton | |
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Sir Nicholas Throckmorton, c. 1562 by Unknown Anglo-Netherlandish artist | |
| Born | c. 1515–1516 |
| Died | 12 February 1571 (aged 55–56) |
| Resting place | St Katharine Cree, Aldgate ward, City of London 51°30′48″N 0°04′45″W / 51.513411°N 0.079133°W |
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| Spouse |
Anne Carew (m. 1549) |
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| Relatives | Sir John Throckmorton (brother) |
| Family | Throckmorton |
Sir Nicholas Throckmorton (or Throgmorton; c. 1515/1516 – 12 February 1571) was an English diplomat and politician, who was an ambassador to France and later Scotland. He played a key role in the relationship between Elizabeth I of England and Mary, Queen of Scots.