Sir William Vaux

Thomas Tresham – Lancastrian and Speaker of the Commons.

Jan 31, 2024

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Thomas Tresham was born in about 1420. He was the son of William Tresham and Isabel Vaux. (Isabel Vaux was the great-aunt of that Sir William Vaux who was executed at Tewkesbury.) William Tresham was an important servant of Henry VI, which undoubtedly helped his son’s advancement. In 1443, father and son were appointed joint…
Sir William Vaux and his wife, Katherine.

Oct 11, 2023

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William Vaux was born about 1435. He was the son of Sir William Vaux and Maud, daughter and heiress of Sir Geoffrey Lucy. His most important manor was Harrowden in Northamptonshire, which was eventually to provide a title for the peers who followed him, who were known as ‘Lord Vaux of Harrowden.’ He also had…

Sir William Vaux

Thomas Tresham – Lancastrian and Speaker of the Commons.

Sir William Vaux and his wife, Katherine.