Robert Naunton

Sir Robert Naunton (1563 – 27 March 1635) was an English writer and politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1606 and 1626.

[1] Robert Naunton's father, Henry, served as Master of Horse to the Dowager Duchess, while his maternal uncle, William Ashby,[2] was a member of the diplomatic service under Queen Elizabeth.

[5][6] Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, commissioned him to spend some time abroad, sending information about European affairs.

He thought that Anne of Denmark's farthingale might conceal a pregnancy, writing, "The Queen is generally held to be pregnant, but no appearance eminent by reason of the short vardugals in use".

His strong Protestant opinions led him to favour more active intervention by England in the interests of Frederick V, Elector Palatine, and more vigorous application of the laws against Roman Catholics.

He was largely responsible for the claim that Sir John Perrot, his wife's grandfather, was Henry VIII's natural son.