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Henry Willoughby

1451 – 1528

English gentry

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About Henry Willoughby

Lived 1451 – 1528 (aged 76–77). Henry Willoughby was an English.

Career

The Field of the Cloth of Gold, oil painting of c.1545. Henry VIII on horseback approaches at bottom left. Sir Henry could be the figure looking over the Queen, in front of what appears to be an Herald.He was a servant of the royal household under Richard III, and a Knight of the Body to both Kings Henry VII and Henry VIII. Eleanor (died 1567), married Sir Thomas Percy (c. 1504 – 1537) Mary (c. 1507 – 1556) George Harbottle Esq. (c. 1516 – c. 1538) Dorothy (died c. 1507), married Sir Anthony Fitzherbert of Norbury in 1507 Margaret, married Sir John Zouche of Codnor in 1496, and had: George Zouche, of Codnor (c.1498 – 1557) Richard, William, Henry, Mary and Elizabeth Zouche Secondly in 1491, he married Lady Elizabeth (died 1507), daughter of Thomas Burgh of Gainsborough, and widow of Richard Fitzhugh, Baron FitzHugh.

Henry married Ellen thirdly by 1512, daughter of John Egerton of Wrinehill, Staffordshire. They had:

Sir Hugh (d. 1553) "the Navigator", married Jane Strelley Alice, married Richard Draycott (died 1544) in 1523, they had: Henry, Edmund, George, Philip, Anne and Mary Draycott

Lastly, he married Alice Walleys or Walters. 30=30. William Kelke 31=31. Unknown Monson

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Important facts

Born
1451, Wollaton
Birth century
Died
1528
Nationality
Positions held
Master-General of the Ordnance
Awards
Knight Bachelor
Also known as
Sir Henry Willoughby

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Henry Willoughby?

English gentry (c.1451–1528)

When was Henry Willoughby born?

Henry Willoughby was born in 1451 in Wollaton.

When did Henry Willoughby die?

Henry Willoughby died in 1528.

What nationality was Henry Willoughby?

Henry Willoughby was English.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henry Willoughby

· Wikidata: Q18528770

· DBpedia: Henry Willoughby (courtier)

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