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Henry Capell

1505 – 1558

English politician

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About Henry Capell

Lived 1505 – 1558 (aged 52–53). Henry Capell was an English politician.

Sir Henry Capell (1505– 1 February 1558) of Ubley, Somerset was an English politician.

Family background He was the son of Sir Giles Capell of Rayne, Essex, and his first wife Isobel Newton. His grandfather was Sir William Capel, twice Lord Mayor of London.

Henry Capell inherited his Ubley estate, located in Bristol Somerset on the death of his mother c.1512. His father married secondly Marie Ros, a gentlewoman at court, and widow of Hugh Denys.

Career He was knighted on 8 June 1533 at Greenwich Palace during the festivities on the occasion of the coronation of Anne Boleyn.

He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Somerset in 1547.

He married Anne Manners, daughter of Anne St. Leger and George Manners, 11th Baron de Ros. They had several children who died in his lifetime. He died in London in 1558 and was buried at St Bartholomew-by-the-Exchange alongside his grandfather. His assets devolved to his brother Edward, who was the father of Henry Capell (MP for Hertfordshire).

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Birth century
Died
1558
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Positions held
Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1547-1552 Parliament
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Sir Henry Capell

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Henry Capell?

English politician (1505-1558)

When was Henry Capell born?

Henry Capell was born on 25 October 1505.

When did Henry Capell die?

Henry Capell died in 1558.

What was Henry Capell's occupation?

Henry Capell was a politician.

What nationality was Henry Capell?

Henry Capell was English.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henry Capell

· Wikidata: Q16239246

· DBpedia: Henry Capell (died 1558)

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