John Roches


Sir John Roches, of Bromham, Wiltshire, was an English admiral, diplomat, magistrate and politician.

Political career

He was made Ambassador to the Kingdom of Aragon from 30 October 1377 to 4 May 1378, and then again 20 June 1378. He was then elected as Member of the Parliament of England for Wiltshire in 1381, May 1382, October 1382, February 1383, April 1384, November 1390, 1394, January 1397 and 1399.

Naval career

He was first appointed Admiral to the West a senior command of the English Navy from 22 May 1381 to 23 November 1383. He was then given the post of Admiral of the North and Western Fleets from 21 May to 22 June 1389. he served both offices under Richard II of England.

Offices held

Included:
John Roche married Willelma de la Mare sole heiress of Robert de la Mare of Steeple/Market Lavington, Wiltshire; by his wife Maud de Hastings. They had 2 daughters: First co-heir Elizabeth Roche married Walter Beauchamp, son of William Beauchamp. The other daughter is Joan Roche married to Nicholas Baynton, son of Nicholas Baynton by Joan Daundeley. They had a son, John Baynton who was the 2nd co-heir.