Edward Sutton, 2nd Baron Dudley facts for kids
Edward Sutton, who lived from about 1460 to 1531, was an important English nobleman. He became a Knight of the Garter when King Henry VIII first became king. From 1525 to 1528, he worked for Princess Mary, who later became Queen Mary I.
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Early Life of Edward Sutton
Edward Sutton was the oldest son of Sir Edmund Sutton and Joyce de Tiptoft. His mother, Joyce, inherited important lands and titles. These included the Tibetot barony and the Cherleton barony.
Edward had several notable relatives. His uncle, John Sutton Dudley, was a Knight. His first cousin was Edmund Dudley, who was an important minister for King Henry VII. Edmund Dudley was also the father of John Dudley, 1st Duke of Northumberland. Another of Edward's uncles was William Dudley, who was a Bishop of Durham. Edward's aunt, Eleanor Dudley, married Sir Henry Beaumont.
Becoming a Baron
In 1487, Edward Sutton's grandfather, John Sutton, 1st Baron Dudley, passed away. Edward then inherited the title of Baron Dudley. This title had been created for his grandfather in 1440. His grandfather had also served as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland before that.
Edward's Family Life
Edward Sutton married Cecily Willoughby. She was the daughter of Sir William Willoughby. Together, Edward and Cecily had many children.
- John Sutton, 3rd Baron Dudley was their oldest son and inherited his father's title.
- Hon. Geoffrey Sutton married Eleanor Talbot. They were the parents of Thomas Sutton of Russels.
- Hon. Thomas Sutton.
- Hon. Arthur Sutton became a religious leader in Lichfield Cathedral.
- Hon. Elizabeth Sutton married Thomas Butler. He was the son of Piers Butler, 8th Earl of Ormond.
- Hon. Alice Dudley Sutton.
- Hon. Eleanor Sutton married twice. Her first husband was Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester. Her second husband was Leonard Grey, 1st Viscount Grane.
- Hon. Joyce Sutton also married twice. Her first husband was Sir John Leighton of Wattlesborough Castle. After he died, she married Richard Lee.
- Hon. Jane Sutton married Sir Thomas Fiennes. He was the son of Thomas, Baron Dacre.
- Hon. Margaret Sutton married John Grey. He was the 2nd Baron Grey of Powis. Their son, Edward Grey, 3rd Baron Grey of Powis, later bought part of Powis Castle from his uncle.
- Hon. Catherine Sutton married Sir George Gresley of Drakelow.
Grandchildren of Edward Sutton
Through his daughter Joyce's first marriage, Edward was the grandfather of Sir Edward Leighton. Edward Leighton was a local official for Shropshire. He was also the grandfather of Sir Thomas Leighton. Sir Thomas Leighton was the Governor of Jersey and married Elizabeth Knollys.
Through his daughter Jane, Edward was the grandfather of Thomas Fiennes, 9th Baron Dacre.
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Arms of Sir Edward Sutton, 2nd Baron Dudley, KG
