John Heron (courtier)
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Sir John Heron was an English courtier
. He was born in Hackney, Middlesex
, and came to prominence as Treasurer of the Chamber
under Henry VII
and Henry VIII between 1492 and 1521.
His son, Sir Giles Heron, entered Parliament in 1529, when he married Cecily, the daughter of Sir Thomas More. He was later executed for treason in 1540.
Courtier
A courtier is a person who is often in attendance at the court of a king or other royal personage. Historically the court was the centre of government as well as the residence of the monarch, and social and political life were often completely mixed together...
. He was born in Hackney, Middlesex
Hackney Central
Hackney Central is the central district of the London Borough of Hackney in London, England. It comprises the area roughly surrounding, and extending north from Mare Street. It is situated north east of Charing Cross...
, and came to prominence as Treasurer of the Chamber
Treasurer of the Chamber
The Treasurer of the Chamber was a position in the British royal household, separated in 1485 from that of the Master of the Jewel Office, situated within the Privy Chamber department of the Lord Steward...
under Henry VII
Henry VII
Henry VII may refer to:* Henry VII, Duke of Bavaria * Henry VII, Holy Roman Emperor * Henry VII of England * Henry II of Sicily sometimes described as Henry of Germany...
and Henry VIII between 1492 and 1521.
His son, Sir Giles Heron, entered Parliament in 1529, when he married Cecily, the daughter of Sir Thomas More. He was later executed for treason in 1540.