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Avery Cornburgh
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| Keeper of the Great Wardrobe | |
| In office 1486–1487 |
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| Monarch | Henry VII |
| Preceded by | Sir Hugh Conway |
| Succeeded by | Peter Curtys |
| Under-Treasurer of England | |
| In office 1483–1487 |
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| Monarch | Richard III, Henry VII |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1430 |
| Died | 2 February 1487 Romford, Essex |
| Nationality | English |
| Residences | Dover’s, Essex, Bere Ferrers, Devon |
Avery Cornburgh (born around 1430 – died February 2, 1487) was an important English politician and sea captain. He held several key jobs in the government of England during the time of King Richard III and King Henry VII. He was like a top financial officer, called the Under-Treasurer, and also managed the King's clothes and valuable items as the Keeper of the Great Wardrobe.
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Avery Cornburgh's Public Service
Avery Cornburgh was a very busy man who held many important roles in England.
Working in Parliament
He was a Member (MP) for Cornwall in 1463 and 1467. This meant he was chosen to represent the people of Cornwall in the English Parliament, helping to make laws and decisions for the country. He likely also represented a Cornish area between 1472 and 1475. Later, he was an MP for Plymouth in 1478, 1483, and 1485, and probably for another Cornish area in 1484.
Roles in the Royal Household
Avery Cornburgh worked closely with the King in what was called the Royal Household.
- From 1455 to 1474, he was a Yeoman of the Crown and Chamber. This was a trusted position, helping the King directly.
- From 1474 to 1485, he became an Esquire of the Body, which was an even higher role, and also served as a sea captain.
- From 1483 to 1487, he was the Under-Treasurer of England. In this role, he helped manage the country's money and finances.
- From 1486 to 1487, he was the Keeper of the King's Great Wardrobe. This meant he was in charge of the King's clothes, jewels, and other important items.
Work in Cornwall and Devon
Avery Cornburgh also had many responsibilities in the Duchy of Cornwall, a special area belonging to the royal family.
- From 1455, he was the Controller of Mines, overseeing the mining of valuable resources.
- He was also the keeper of Launceston Castle, an important castle, and the water bailiff of Plymouth, managing the port.
- In 1460, he was an Escheator (or Feodary) in Cornwall and Devon, dealing with land that returned to the King.
- From 1483, he was the Controller of Tin Mines in Cornwall, the keeper of the Fowey and Carrybullock, and the keeper of Restormel Castle.
Law and Order Roles
He helped keep law and order in different parts of England.
- From 1463, he was a Justice of the Peace (JP) for Cornwall, helping to enforce laws.
- From 1468, he was a JP for Essex.
- He served as sheriff of Cornwall in 1464-65 and 1468-69. A sheriff was a very important local official, like a chief law enforcement officer.
- He was also sheriff of Essex and Hertfordshire from 1472-73 and 1477-78.
Avery Cornburgh was also involved with the sea.
- In 1463, he was responsible for buying a ship called the 'John Evangelist' in Dartmouth for the Royal Navy.
- In 1480, he was the sea captain of another ship called the 'Grace Dieu'.
Family and Life
Avery Cornburgh married Beatrice Brewster. She was likely the daughter of John Brewster of Dover’s, a place in Essex.
He lived in different places, including Dover’s in Essex and Bere Ferrers in Devon. He also owned a property called Hatters in Dagenham from 1482 until his death. Another place he lived was Gooshays, also in Essex.
Avery Cornburgh passed away on February 2, 1487, and was buried in Romford, Essex.
