George Manners, 11th Baron Ros facts for kids
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George Manners, 11th Baron Ros of Helmsley
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The Manners family coat of arms. This version shows their original design. Later, King Henry VIII added more symbols to the arms of George's son, Thomas, to show his connection to King Edward III.
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| Born | c. 1470 |
| Died | 27 October 1513 |
| Spouse(s) | Anne St Leger |
| Issue | Thomas Manners, 1st Earl of Rutland Oliver Manners Anthony Manners Sir Richard Manners John Manners Anne Manners Eleanor Manners Elizabeth Manners Katherine Manners Cecily Manners Margaret Manners |
| Father | Sir Robert Manners |
| Mother | Eleanor Ros |
George Manners, 11th Baron de Ros of Helmsley (born around 1470, died 27 October 1513) was an English nobleman. He held the title of Baron de Ros.
His Family
George Manners was born around 1470. His father was Sir Robert Manners (who died in 1495). His mother was Eleanor de Ros or Roos (who died in 1487). Eleanor was the oldest daughter of Thomas de Ros, 9th Baron de Ros. George had one brother and two sisters:
- Edward Manners.
- Elizabeth Manners, who married Sir William Fairfax. He was a judge.
- Cecily Manners, who married Thomas Fairfax.
Important Events
George Manners began studying law at Lincoln's Inn in London in 1490. In 1508, he became a co-heir to his uncle, Edmund de Ros, 10th Baron de Ros. His uncle Edmund had been unable to manage his own affairs since 1492.
George Manners joined Thomas Howard in a military campaign against Scotland in 1497. He was made a knight during this time. In 1500, he was with King Henry VII when the King met Archduke Philip near Calais. In 1501, he was among the people who welcomed Catherine of Aragon to England. In 1510, he was considered for the Order of the Garter, a special group of knights, but he was not chosen.
In 1513, George Manners went to France to fight. He was a leader during the siege of Thérouanne. He was also present at the siege of Tournai. He became ill around the time Tournai surrendered in September 1513.
George Manners died on 27 October 1513. He may have died in France or in England. His body was later moved to St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. His wife, Anne, died in 1526 and was also buried there.
George Manners owned an old handwritten book called Les Voeux du Paon. This book is now kept in the New York Public Library. He wrote his name inside the book. You can see it online here.
Marriage and Children
Around 1490, George Manners married Anne St Leger. Anne was born around 1475 or 1476. She was the daughter of Thomas St. Leger and Anne of York, Duchess of Exeter. Anne of York was the older sister of King Edward IV and King Richard III.
George Manners and Anne St Leger had five sons and six daughters:
- Thomas Manners, 1st Earl of Rutland.
- Oliver Manners.
- Anthony Manners.
- Sir Richard Manners.
- John Manners.
- Anne Manners, who married Sir Henry Capell.
- Eleanor Manners, who married John Bourchier, 2nd Earl of Bath.
- Elizabeth Manners, who married Thomas Sandys, 2nd Baron Sandys.
- Katherine Manners, who married Sir Robert Constable.
- Cecily Manners.
- Margaret Manners, who married Sir Henry Strangeways, and later Robert Heneage.
His Memorial
George Manners has a large tomb with statues of himself and his wife. It is located in the Rutland Chapel at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. This chapel was originally built by his father-in-law, Sir Thomas St Leger. The tomb and the stained glass windows in the chapel show many family symbols (heraldry) of the Manners and St Leger families.
