Sir Thomas Myddelton (1550 - 1631) was the fourth son of Richard Myddelton, Governor of Denbigh, and Jane Dryhurst. He divided his time between London and Wales (Chirk Castle). He was a member of the Grocers' Company, a member of Parliament and a founder member of the East India Company, Sheriff of London in 1604 and Lord Mayor of London in 1613. His brother, Sir Hugh Myddleton, was instrumental in the creation of the New River which supplied London with fresh water from 1613. Along with Rowland Heylyn, Myddelton financed the publication of a Welsh language Bible suitable for everyday use.
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