Nationality English Name William Master | Role Gynecologist | |
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Died February 16, 2001, Tucson, Arizona, United States Spouse Geraldine Baker (m. 1993–2001), Virginia E. Johnson (m. 1971–1993), Elizabeth Ellis (m. 1942–1970) Children Sarah Masters Paul, Howie Masters Parents Estabrooks Taylor, Francis Wynne Masters Books Human Sexual Response, Human sexual inadequacy, Masters and Johnson, Human sexuality, Homosexuality in Perspective Similar People Virginia E Johnson, Michael Sheen, Thomas Maier, Vern Bullough | ||
Sir William Master (1600–1662) was an English politician.
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Early life
William Master was born in 1600 in Gloucestershire, England, the son of George Master and Bridget Cornwall, daughter and heiress of John Cornwall, Esq. of Marlborough. He was the grandson of Richard Master.
In 1622, he was knighted by King James I, and in 1623, elected to represent Cirencester in Parliament. He served as High Sheriff of Gloucestershire in 1627 following his appointment to the position by King Charles I.
English Civil War
Initially Master was favourable to Parliament at the outbreak of the English Civil War, however, following the Royalist invasion of his town, Master signed over contributions to the Royal Army after Prince Rupert and Prince Maurice were quartered in his home, and he became a staunch Royalist. King Charles I would also spend time in Master's home, once in August 1642 en route from Oxford to Bristol and again in 1644 en route from Oxford to Bath.
His estate was eventually sequestered and by 1652 was still faced with difficulty as a result.
Marriage and family
Sir William married Alice, daughter of Sir Edward Estcourt, and had 12 children: