When was Henry Wotton born and where did he grow up?
Henry Wotton was born on the 30th of March 1568 at Bocton Hall in Kent. His father Thomas Wotton died in 1587 leaving Henry only a hundred marks a year.
Questions about Henry Wotton
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What famous definition about ambassadors is attributed to Henry Wotton?
Henry Wotton defined an ambassador as an honest man sent to lie abroad for the good of his country. This Latin phrase became an example of the morals of James and his servants despite originally not admitting double meaning.
How long did Henry Wotton spend serving as envoy to Venice?
Henry Wotton spent most of the next twenty years at Venice with two breaks between 1612 and 1616 and again from 1619 to 1621. He helped the Doge resist ecclesiastical aggression while closely associated with Paolo Sarpi during these decades.
Why did Henry Wotton leave England in 1599 after Essex's apprehension?
Henry Wotton left England within sixteen hours when Essex was apprehended and found safety in France before travelling to Venice and Rome. The incident brought him into temporary disgrace with the royal court despite his long history of service.
When did Henry Wotton die and where was he buried?
Henry Wotton died at the beginning of December 1639 and was buried in the chapel of Eton College after years of service. He received a pension of £200 in 1627 which was raised to £500 in 1630 on the understanding that he should write a history of England.