Robert Willoughby, 1st Baron Willoughby de Broke
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Robert Willoughby, 1st Baron Willoughby de Broke (c.1452 – 23 August 1502), K.G., was at the Siege of Boulogne
with King Henry VII
, and was one of the chief commanders against the Cornish rebels in 1497.
, the son of Sir John Willoughby of the family of the Barons Willoughby of Eresby
, seated at Eresby Manor near Spilsby
, Lincolnshire. His mother was Anne Cheney, 2nd daughter of Sir Edmund Cheyne (d.1430) of Brooke-in-Westbury, by Alice Stafford, daughter of Sir Humphrey Stafford II of Hooke, and aunt to Humphrey Stafford, 1st Earl of Devon
(d.1469). Edmund Cheyne was the eldest son of Sir Ralph Cheyne (c.1337-1400) of Poyntington, Somerset, by Joan Pavely, daughter & co-heiress of Sir John Pavely of Brooke/Broke manor, Heywood
, near Westbury, Wiltshire.
in 1479 and High Sheriff of Devon
in 1480. He was Lord of the Manor of Callington and steward of the Duchy of Cornwall
.
The barony of Willoughby de Broke, named after the manor of Brooke/Broke, Heywood
, near Westbury, Wiltshire, was created when Robert Willoughby was summoned to Parliament by writ in 1492. On his death on 23 August 1502 the title passed to his eldest son Robert Willoughby, 2nd Baron Willoughby de Broke
.
He died at the manor house of Callington, for he directed in his will that he should be buried in the church of the parish he died in.
, Devon, by Elizabeth Bigbury. John was the son of Alexander Champernowne of Modbury and Joan Ferrers, da. of Martyn Ferrers of Bere Ferrers
. He thus acquired the manors of Callington, Cornwall and Bere Ferrers amongst others.
He had four children with Blanche:
Siege of Boulogne
There were two sieges of Boulogne, in the Pas-de-Calais, during the Italian War of 1542–1546. Boulogne was fortified and defended as an English possession on the French mainland between 14 September 1544 and March 1550.- First siege :...
with King Henry VII
Henry VII of England
Henry VII was King of England and Lord of Ireland from his seizing the crown on 22 August 1485 until his death on 21 April 1509, as the first monarch of the House of Tudor....
, and was one of the chief commanders against the Cornish rebels in 1497.
Early life
Robert Willoughby was born at Brooke-in-Westbury, WiltshireWestbury, Wiltshire
Westbury is a town and civil parish in the west of the English county of Wiltshire, most famous for the Westbury White Horse.-Name:The most likely origin of the West- in Westbury is simply that the town is near the western edge of the county of Wiltshire, the bounds of which have been much the same...
, the son of Sir John Willoughby of the family of the Barons Willoughby of Eresby
Baron Willoughby de Eresby
Baron Willoughby de Eresby is a title in the Peerage of England. It was created by writ in 1313 for Robert de Willoughby of Eresby Manor, near Spilsby, Lincolnshire. The fourteenth Baron was created Earl of Lindsey in 1626. His great-grandson, the fourth Earl and seventeenth Baron, was created...
, seated at Eresby Manor near Spilsby
Spilsby
Spilsby is a market town and civil parish in Lincolnshire. England. The town is situated adjacent to the main A16 Trunk Road at the southern edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds north of the Fenlands, east of the county town of Lincoln, north east of Boston and north west from Skegness.The town has...
, Lincolnshire. His mother was Anne Cheney, 2nd daughter of Sir Edmund Cheyne (d.1430) of Brooke-in-Westbury, by Alice Stafford, daughter of Sir Humphrey Stafford II of Hooke, and aunt to Humphrey Stafford, 1st Earl of Devon
Humphrey Stafford, 1st Earl of Devon
Humphrey Stafford, 1st Earl of Devon was a dominant magnate in south-western England in the mid-15th century, and a participant in the Wars of the Roses. A distant relative of the earls of Stafford, Humphrey Stafford became the greatest landowner in the county of Dorset through fortunes of...
(d.1469). Edmund Cheyne was the eldest son of Sir Ralph Cheyne (c.1337-1400) of Poyntington, Somerset, by Joan Pavely, daughter & co-heiress of Sir John Pavely of Brooke/Broke manor, Heywood
Heywood, Wiltshire
Heywood is a civil parish near Westbury in the county of Wiltshire in England, UK. It has 790 inhabitants.-History:In the environs is situated the remaining wing of the manor house of Brooke, known as Brooke Hall, is amongst the Grade I listed buildings in Wiltshire. This manor was held in the 14th...
, near Westbury, Wiltshire.
Public life
He was High Sheriff of CornwallHigh Sheriff of Cornwall
High Sheriffs of Cornwall: a chronological list:Note: The right to choose High Sheriffs each year is vested in the Duchy of Cornwall, rather than the Privy Council, chaired by the Sovereign, which chooses the Sheriffs of all other English counties, other than those in the Duchy of...
in 1479 and High Sheriff of Devon
High Sheriff of Devon
The High Sheriff of Devon is the Queen's representative for the County of Devon, a territory known as his bailiwick. Selected from three nominated people, he holds his office over the duration of a year. He has judicial, ceremonial and administrative functions and executes High Court...
in 1480. He was Lord of the Manor of Callington and steward of the Duchy of Cornwall
Duchy of Cornwall
The Duchy of Cornwall is one of two royal duchies in England, the other being the Duchy of Lancaster. The eldest son of the reigning British monarch inherits the duchy and title of Duke of Cornwall at the time of his birth, or of his parent's succession to the throne. If the monarch has no son, the...
.
The barony of Willoughby de Broke, named after the manor of Brooke/Broke, Heywood
Heywood, Wiltshire
Heywood is a civil parish near Westbury in the county of Wiltshire in England, UK. It has 790 inhabitants.-History:In the environs is situated the remaining wing of the manor house of Brooke, known as Brooke Hall, is amongst the Grade I listed buildings in Wiltshire. This manor was held in the 14th...
, near Westbury, Wiltshire, was created when Robert Willoughby was summoned to Parliament by writ in 1492. On his death on 23 August 1502 the title passed to his eldest son Robert Willoughby, 2nd Baron Willoughby de Broke
Robert Willoughby, 2nd Baron Willoughby de Broke
Robert Willoughby, 2nd Baron Willoughby de Broke, de jure 10th Baron Latimer, KB , 2nd Baron Willoughby de Broke and de jure 10th Baron Latimer....
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He died at the manor house of Callington, for he directed in his will that he should be buried in the church of the parish he died in.
Family Life
He married in 1472 Blanche (or Joan) Champernowne, daughter and heiress of John Champernowne of Bere FerrersBere Ferrers
Bere Ferrers, sometimes called Beerferris, is a village and civil parish on the Bere peninsula in West Devon in the English county of Devon. It has a population of 3,066, and is located to the north of Plymouth, on the west bank of the River Tavy...
, Devon, by Elizabeth Bigbury. John was the son of Alexander Champernowne of Modbury and Joan Ferrers, da. of Martyn Ferrers of Bere Ferrers
Bere Ferrers
Bere Ferrers, sometimes called Beerferris, is a village and civil parish on the Bere peninsula in West Devon in the English county of Devon. It has a population of 3,066, and is located to the north of Plymouth, on the west bank of the River Tavy...
. He thus acquired the manors of Callington, Cornwall and Bere Ferrers amongst others.
He had four children with Blanche:
- Robert Willoughby, 2nd Baron Willoughby de BrokeRobert Willoughby, 2nd Baron Willoughby de BrokeRobert Willoughby, 2nd Baron Willoughby de Broke, de jure 10th Baron Latimer, KB , 2nd Baron Willoughby de Broke and de jure 10th Baron Latimer....
(d.1521). Died sine prole, when the title became abeyant. Buried at Bere FerrersBere FerrersBere Ferrers, sometimes called Beerferris, is a village and civil parish on the Bere peninsula in West Devon in the English county of Devon. It has a population of 3,066, and is located to the north of Plymouth, on the west bank of the River Tavy...
. - Elizabeth
- John
- Anthony
Further reading
- Hamilton Rogers, W.H. The Ancient Sepulchral Effigies and Monumental and Memorial Sculpture of Devon, Exeter, 1877, pp. 346–7 & Appendix 3, pedigree of Willoughby de Broke.
- Baron Willoughby of Broke from Crofts Peerage.