Richard Devereux

Sir Richard Devereux was a rising political figure during the reign of Henry VIII and Edward VI when his career was cut short by his sudden death during the life of his father. His son would complete the family's ascendency when he was created Earl of Essex.

Family

He was born by 1513, the son of Walter Devereux, 1st Viscount Hereford and Mary Grey (1491-22 February 1538).

His paternal grandparents were John Devereux, 9th Baron Ferrers of Chartley and Cecily Bourchier. He was Commissioner for the tenths of spiritualities for St. David's diocese in 1535. His inquisition post-mortem in July 1548 showed possession of Lamphey which was to be held by his wife in her widowhood, and then to his son, George, for life with remainder to his other son, Walter. He also was possessed of the ancestral Devereux manor of Bodenham, Herefordshire.

General Biographical References

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