Anthony Poyntz facts for kids
Sir Anthony Poyntz (born around 1480, died between 1533 and 1535) was an important English diplomat and a leader in the navy during the time of King Henry VIII. He served his country in many ways, both at sea and in important meetings with other nations.
A Life of Service
Sir Anthony became a knight in 1513. This was a big honor! At that time, he was in charge of a ship during an important trip to France led by Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk.
In September 1518, Sir Anthony was sent on a special mission, called an embassy, to the King of France. He also attended a very famous meeting in July 1520 known as the Field of the Cloth of Gold. This was a huge event where the kings of England and France met in a fancy, temporary palace built just for the occasion.
In 1522, he joined another trip to France, this time with Thomas Howard, 2nd Duke of Norfolk. Sir Anthony was again in charge of a ship, the Santa Maria. The next year, he became a vice-admiral. This meant he was a high-ranking naval officer. He commanded about twelve to fourteen ships. His job was to stop John Stewart, Duke of Albany from returning to Scotland.
Sir Anthony also held an important local position called High Sheriff of Gloucestershire. He served in this role in 1507, 1522, and 1527. In 1530, he was part of a group asked to look into the belongings of Thomas Wolsey, a powerful church leader.
His Family
Sir Anthony Poyntz was the son of Sir Robert Poyntz. His mother was Margaret Woodville. She was the daughter of Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers. After his father passed away, Sir Anthony managed his father's affairs in 1523. He inherited a place called Iron Acton, where his family lived for many years.
Sir Anthony married twice. His first wife was Elizabeth Huddesfield. She was the daughter of Sir William Huddesfield, who was a lawyer for King Edward IV. His second wife was Joan. She was the widow of Sir Richard Guilford. Sir Anthony's oldest son with Elizabeth was Sir Nicholas Poyntz. Nicholas became a well-known person at court and built a famous house called Acton Court.
