Henry Grey, 2nd Earl of Tankerville
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Henry Grey, 2nd Earl of Tankerville, 7th Lord of Powys (c. 1418/c. 1419 – 13 January 1449/1450) was an English
peer. He was the son of John Grey, 1st Earl of Tankerville
and his wife Joan Charleton, co-heiress and 6th Lady of Powys.
in 1426.
Tankerville had Sir Gruffudd Vychan
summarily executed in Powis Castle
in 1447, in violation of a safe conduct given. It is not known whether he suspected Vychan of Yorkist sympathies, whether it was in retribution for the death of Sir Christopher Talbot at Sir Gruffydd's hand, or whether he wished to eliminate Vychan's claim to Powis.
, legitimized daughter of Humphrey of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Gloucester and second wife Eleanor de Cobham. By her he had three children:
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
peer. He was the son of John Grey, 1st Earl of Tankerville
John Grey, 1st Earl of Tankerville
John Grey, 1st Earl of Tankerville, 6th Lord of Powys jure uxoris, KG was an English peer and eminent soldier in the Hundred Years' War between England and France under Henry V of England.-Family:...
and his wife Joan Charleton, co-heiress and 6th Lady of Powys.
Life
He became the 2nd Earl of Tankerville on 22 March 1420/1421 and was invested as a KnightKnight
A knight was a member of a class of lower nobility in the High Middle Ages.By the Late Middle Ages, the rank had become associated with the ideals of chivalry, a code of conduct for the perfect courtly Christian warrior....
in 1426.
Tankerville had Sir Gruffudd Vychan
Sir Gruffudd Vychan
Sir Gruffudd Vychan was a Welsh knight who supported the rebellion of Owain Glyndŵr against the English, captured the Lollard John Oldcastle and was finally executed after the murder of Sir Christopher Talbot.-Family:...
summarily executed in Powis Castle
Powis Castle
Powis Castle is a medieval castle, fortress and grand country mansion located near the town of Welshpool, in Powys, Mid Wales.The residence of the Earl of Powis, the castle is known for its extensive, attractive formal gardens, terraces, parkland, deerpark and landscaped estate...
in 1447, in violation of a safe conduct given. It is not known whether he suspected Vychan of Yorkist sympathies, whether it was in retribution for the death of Sir Christopher Talbot at Sir Gruffydd's hand, or whether he wished to eliminate Vychan's claim to Powis.
Marriage and issue
He married Antigone PlantagenetAntigone Plantagenet
Antigone Plantagenet was an English noblewoman and the legitimised daughter of Humphrey of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Gloucester . She was the granddaughter of Henry IV of England. She was thought to have been born between 1425 and 1428...
, legitimized daughter of Humphrey of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Gloucester and second wife Eleanor de Cobham. By her he had three children:
- Richard Grey, 3rd Earl of TankervilleRichard Grey, 3rd Earl of TankervilleRichard Grey, 3rd Earl of Tankerville, 8th Lord of Powys fought on the side of the House of York in the War of the Roses.-Family:...
- Humphrey Grey, married a daughter of James Touchet, 5th Baron Audley
- Elizabeth GreyElizabeth GreyElizabeth Grey or Gray may refer to:*Elizabeth Woodville , whose married name was Elizabeth Grey; her second husband was Edward IV of England*Elizabeth Grey, 6th Baroness Lisle Elizabeth Grey or Gray may refer to:*Elizabeth Woodville (c. 1437–1492), whose married name was Elizabeth Grey; her second...
(c. 1440 - 1501?), married Sir Roger KynastonSir Roger KynastonSir Roger Kynaston Kt. of Myddle and Hordleyc.1433 - 1495, was a Knight of the Realm and English nobleman. He was a member of the Kynaston family, of North Shropshire and the Welsh Marches-Early Life:...
, High Sheriff of ShropshireHigh Sheriff of ShropshireThe High Sheriff is the oldest secular office under the Crown. Formerly the High Sheriff was the principal law enforcement officer in the county but over the centuries most of the responsibilities associated with the post have been transferred elsewhere or are now defunct, so that its functions...
(c. 1430 - 1495/1517); Roger is thought to have killed Lord Audley at the Battle of Blore HeathBattle of Blore HeathThe Battle of Blore Heath was the first major battle in the English Wars of the Roses. It was fought on 23 September 1459, at Blore Heath in Staffordshire, two miles east of the town of Market Drayton in Shropshire, England.- Background :...
, and they were parents of Humphrey KynastonHumphrey KynastonHumphrey Kynaston , aka Wild Humphrey Kynaston, was an English highwayman who operated in the Shropshire area. The son of the High Sheriff of Shropshire, he was convicted for murder in 1491. After being outlawed, he moved into a cave in the area and lived a lifestyle compared to Robin Hood.-Early...
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