List of Captains, Lieutenants and Lords Deputies of English Calais — The town of Calais, now part of France, was in English hands from 1347 to 1558, and this page lists the commanders of Calais, holding office from the English Crown, called at different times Captain of Calais, King s Lieutenant of Calais (Castle) … Wikipedia
Calais — An English possession since 1347, the French Channel town of Calais was of immense military importance during the WARS OF THE ROSES. Whoever held Calais controlled the town’s 1,000 man garrison, the largest permanent military establishment… … Encyclopedia of the Wars of the Roses
Dinham, John, Lord Dinham — (d. 1501) A capable administrator and military commander, John Dinham (or Dynham), Lord Dinham, was a loyal adherent of the house of YORK and a trusted servant of the house of TUDOR. Born into a Devonshire GENTRY family, Dinham rendered… … Encyclopedia of the Wars of the Roses
Neville, William, Lord Fauconberg and Earl of Kent — (d. 1463) Brother of Richard NEVILLE, earl of Salisbury, and uncle of Richard NEVILLE, earl of Warwick, William Neville, Lord Fauconberg, was a key Yorkist leader during the first phase of the WARS OF THE ROSES. Knighted by HENRY VI in 1426 … Encyclopedia of the Wars of the Roses
Wenlock, John, Lord Wenlock — (d. 1471) Although an early adherent of the house of YORK, and a prominent diplomat under EDWARD IV, John Wenlock, Lord Wenlock, supported the restoration of the house of LANCASTER in 1470. Born into a Bedfordshire GENTRY family, Wenlock… … Encyclopedia of the Wars of the Roses
Richard Wingfield — Sir Richard Wingfield (c. 1456 ndash; 22 July 1525) was an influential courtier and diplomat in the early years of the Tudor dynasty of England.He was born at Letheringham, Suffolk to Sir John Wingfield (c. 1428 ndash; 10 May 1481) and his wife… … Wikipedia
William Willoughby, 1st Baron Willoughby of Parham — (Born about 1515 ndash; 30 July, 1570) He was the son of Sir Christopher Willoughby of Parham and Elizabeth Talboys. He was married first about 1535 to Elizabeth Heneage, daughter of Sir Thomas Heneage of Hainton and Catherine Skipwith. He… … Wikipedia
Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick — Richard Neville Warwick, from the Rous Roll. Born 22 November 1428(1428 11 22) Died 14 April 1471 … Wikipedia
Christopher Hampton (bishop) — Archbishop Hampton Christopher Hampton (1552–1625) was an Englishman who became the Church of Ireland Archbishop of Armagh from 1613. Life He is called John in the printed Patent Rolls, and was born at Calais in 1552 of English parents. He was… … Wikipedia
Spanish Armada — Battle of Gravelines Part of the Anglo Spanish War The Spanish Armada and English ships in August 1588, by unknown painter (English School, 16th century … Wikipedia
