John Petre, 1st Baron Petre was an English peer who lived during the Tudor period and early Stuart period. He and his family were recusants — people who adhered to the Catholic faith after the English Reformation; nevertheless, Lord Petre was appointed to a number of official positions in the county of Essex.
- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1584-85 Parliament, Member of the 1586-87 Parliament, High Sheriff of Essex
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of England
- Born
- December 20, 1549
