Sir Thomas Roe | |
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Born | c. 1581 |
Died | 6 November 1644 (aged 62–63) |
Spouse | Lady Eleanor Beeston |
Parent(s) | Sir Robert Rowe Elinor Jermy |
Sir Thomas Roe (c. 1581 – 6 November 1644) was an English diplomat of the Elizabethan and Jacobean periods. Roe's voyages ranged from Central America to India; as ambassador, he represented England in the Mughal Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and the Holy Roman Empire. He held a seat in the House of Commons at various times between 1614 and 1644. Roe was an accomplished scholar and a patron of learning.[citation needed]