Thomas Dutton facts for kids
Sir Thomas Dutton was an English knight who lived a long time ago, from 1421 to 1459. He was the son of Sir John Dutton and Margaret Savage.
His family owned a large home called Dutton Hall in Cheshire, England. Interestingly, the original building of Dutton Hall was moved in the 1930s! It now stands in West Sussex and used to be a school.
Sir Thomas Dutton, along with his brother John, his oldest son Peter, and his father-in-law Lord Audley, all died on the same day. This happened on September 23, 1459, during a big battle called the Battle of Blore Heath. This battle was part of a famous conflict in English history known as the War of the Roses. Lord Audley was leading about 10,000 soldiers to protect King Henry VI's throne.
Family Life of Sir Thomas Dutton
Sir Thomas Dutton married a woman named Anne Touchet. She was the daughter of James Touchet, 5th Baron Audley. Together, Sir Thomas and Anne had several children.
Their children included:
- Peter Dutton
- Margaret Dutton
- Anne Dutton
- Isabel Dutton
- Maud Dutton
- John Dutton
- Eleanor (Alinora) Dutton
- Elizabeth Dutton
- Alice Dutton
- Laurence Dutton
After Sir Thomas Dutton passed away, his family's property, Dutton Hall, stayed in the family for many years. Later, there was a disagreement over who should own the property. Eventually, Henry VIII, a famous English king, helped to settle the issue in 1534. He decided that Sir Piers Dutton of Hatton would become the new owner of Dutton Hall.
