Henry Keble facts for kids

Sir Henry Keble (who passed away in April 1517) was an important grocer and a Lord Mayor of London. He held the prestigious role of Lord Mayor in 1510, during the second year of King Henry VIII's rule.

Who Was Sir Henry Keble?

Sir Henry Keble was a very successful grocer in London. Grocers back then sold spices, sugar, and other valuable goods. He was also a Merchant of the Staple in Calais. This meant he was allowed to trade wool and other goods in Calais, a French port city that was controlled by England at the time.

Sir Henry was originally from Coventry, a city in England. However, he later moved to London and settled in the parish of St Mary Aldermary. He was chosen six times to be the Master of the Grocers' Company. This was a very important leadership position within the group of grocers.

Sir Henry's Generosity

Sir Henry Keble was known for his generosity. He left money and gifts to the Grocers' Company in his will. He also gave a large sum of money, £1,000, to help rebuild the church at St Mary Aldermary. This shows he cared deeply about his community and his trade.

Sir Henry's Public Service

Besides his business, Sir Henry Keble also served the public. He was an alderman, which is a senior member of a city council. He was chosen as the Sheriff of London in 1503. The Sheriff was a key official responsible for law and order in the city.

Later, in 1510, he achieved the highest position in London city government: Lord Mayor. This made him the chief magistrate and leader of the city.

Sir Henry's Family Connections

Sir Henry Keble had a daughter named Alice. She passed away in 1521. Alice was married twice. Her first husband was Sir William Browne, who died in 1514. After his death, Alice married William Blount, 4th Baron Mountjoy.

In 1515, Sir Henry Keble, along with his son-in-law Lord Mountjoy and others, bought a large estate. This estate was called the manor of Apethorpe in Northamptonshire. Sir Henry made sure that after his death, the Apethorpe estate would be passed down to his son, George Keble. If George didn't have heirs, it would go to William Lord Mountjoy and Alice. After them, it would go to John Browne, who was Alice's son from her first marriage to Sir William Browne.