Cuthbert Buckell

Sir Cuthbert Buckell (or Buckle) was a 16th-century English merchant and Lord Mayor of London.[1] He was born in Westmorland, the son of Christopher Buckle. He was a member of the Vintners Company of London. He later pursued political offices, and was elected alderman of Farrington ward in 1582. That same year, he served a partial term as one of the Sheriffs of London, to finish the term of John Haydon, who had died in office.[2] He was elected mayor in 1593. One notable event of his term was the Dutch Church Libel, in which bills were posted in London against French Protestant refugees; Buckell received a letter from the Privy Council urging him to find and interrogate those responsible.[3] Buckell's term was also marked by a virulent epidemic of plague, as a result of which he ordered all of the theatres of London closed.[4] He died before completing his term of office.[5] His term was completed by Richard Martin. He was a generous benefactor to Brough-under-Stainmore, both in life and in his will.[6] He was buried at St Mary-at-Hill in London.[7] Among his descendants was Sarah Crowe, wife of John Carpenter, 4th Earl of Tyrconnell.[8]