Henry Marney, 1st Baron Marney

Henry Marney, 1st Baron Marney

Sir Henry Marney, (c. 1447 – May 24 1523), was a politician of the Tudor period in England. He started the building of Layer Marney Tower in Layer Marney, in 1515; this was not finished before his death and passed to his son.

He rose to favour during the battles of Bosworth and Stoke and following the rout of Perkin Warbeck in 1497.

He was a Knight of the Garter; and ennobled as the first Baron Marney.

Offices held included Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Lord Privy Seal, Vice-Chamberlain of the Household and Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard.

He had two children Catherine and John 2nd Baron Marney

[Category:Knights of the Garter|Marney, Henry]

He still has many living descendants who still have the surname "Marney". These descendants reside in Maryland, Florida, Virginia, and Arizona. The Marney family emigratted to the United States and now reside there.


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