Thomas Strickland

Thomas de Strickland (b:1367 d:30 Jul 1455 was the oldest son of Sir Walter de Strickland, he is best known for carrying the banner of St. George at the battle of Agincourt [http://www.tudorplace.com.ar/STRICKLAND.htm] .

At war

Battle of Shrewsbury

On July 21st, 1403 he fought on the Royalist side at the Battle of Shrewsbury for King Henry IV and was awarded by the King, a sum of £38 and two horses which had belonged to the rebel Henry Percy (Hotspur) [http://www.battleofshrewsbury.org/contributions] .

Battle of Agincourt

On Friday 25 October 1415 Thomas and his Men at arms were part of the army of King Henry V that won a major battle at Agincourt in North West France against superior numbers. As Thomas was a Knight in training (Esq) he fought dismounted with a sword, it was a question of honour that any one who carried the banner of St. George did so without the protection of shield as they would be protected by their men at arms.

At peace

He married Mabel De BEETHOM and had several children [http://www.tudorplace.com.ar/STRICKLAND.htm]

* Walter STRICKLAND (Esq.)
* Margaret STRICKLAND
* Cecilia STRICKLAND
* Robert STRICKLAND

Thomas finally became a Sir after the battle, also after Agincourt it was common practice amongst noble families to drop the French "de" from family names so Thomas de Strickland became Sir Thomas Strickland.

See also

*Strickland (surname)
*Sizergh Castle

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