Sir Robert Throckmorton of Coughton Court, Warwickshire, MP, KG (c. 1513 – 12 February 1581) was a distinguished English Tudor courtier. His public career was impeded by being a Roman Catholic.Born by 1513, Robert Throckmorton was the eldest son and heir of Sir George Throckmorton (d.1552) by Katherine Vaux, daughter of Nicholas Vaux, 1st Baron Vaux of Harrowden (died 1523). He had several brothers, the most notable being, in descending seniority: Sir Kenelm Throckmorton, Sir Clement Throckmorton MP, Sir Nicholas Throckmorton (1515–1571), Thomas, Sir John Throckmorton (1524–1580), Anthony, and George. Wikipedia