A Whole Lotta Family - Person Sheet
A Whole Lotta Family - Person Sheet
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Death23 Dec 151911
BurialSt Michael and All Angels Churchyard, Croft, Herefordshire Unitary Authority, Herefordshire, England11
FatherEdmund Cornewall (1382-1437)
MotherElizabeth De La Barre (1414-1468)
ChildrenAnne (1458-1549)
Notes for Sir Richard “The Elder” Croft
Sir Richard was a Yorkist partisan during the 'Wars of the Roses', and was governor at Ludlow and Wigmore of the household of Edward IV's sons, Edward and Richard of York. "A fierce and warlike marchman," his rough handling prompted the young princes to complain to their father "of the odious rule and governance of Richard Croft." He managed to navigate the murky time during the Tudor coup d'état which culminated at Bosworth Field [1485], and was made Treasurer of the Royal Household and Privy Counsellor to Henry VII.
Gravesite Details
His tomb with a recumbant effigy was relocated from the chapel at Croft Castle upon its demolition.11
Gravesite Details
His tomb with a recumbant effigy was relocated from the chapel at Croft Castle upon its demolition.11