Domestic Memoirs of the Royal Family And of the Court of England; Chiefly At Shene And Richmond
Domestic Memoirs of the Royal Family And of the Court of England; Chiefly At Shene And Richmond
Robert Folkestone Williams
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The former particularly distinguished himself at the tournament held in France during the visit of Henry to Francis, as one of the English challengers, and in the 30th year of Henry's reign was created Baron Parr, of Kendall, and in 1543 Earl of Essex, and was nominated by the King one of his executors. In the year 1547, soon after the accession of Edward VI., he was created Marquis of Northampton, and four years later was appointed Lord Great Chamberlain of England for life. The young King app...ears to have been attached to him, and de- signated him "his honest uncle :" and Henry VIII. must have had a high opinion of his character, for he called him " his integrity." Having been one of the nobles Digitized by LjOOQ IC 182 THE KNOLLT8 FAMILY. who endeavoured to place Lady Jane Grey on the throne, he was arraigned, found guilty, and sentenced to death. Though all his honours were forfeited, and he was reduced to the condition of a private gentleman, he was permitted to go at large after a short imprison- ment in the Tower, and so remained during the reign of Queen Mary.
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