John Petre, 1st Baron Petre

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John Petre, 1st Baron Petre
The tomb of Lord Petre and Mary, Ingatestone Parish Church
Born	20 December 1549
Died	11 October 1613(1613-10-11) (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 – 11 October 1613) was an English peer who lived during the Tudor period and early Stuart period. He and his family were recusants — 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.