Thomas Fiennes, 8th Baron Dacre facts for kids
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The Lord Dacre
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| Baron Dacre | |
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| Predecessor | Joan de Dacre, 7th Baroness Dacre |
| Successor | Thomas Fiennes, 9th Baron Dacre |
| Born | Thomas Fiennes 1472 Herstmonceux Castle, Sussex, England |
| Died | 9 September 1534 (aged 61–62) |
| Buried | All Saints Church, Herstmonceux |
| Noble family | Fiennes |
| Spouse(s) | Anne Bourchier |
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| Father | Sir John Fiennes |
| Mother | Alice FitzHugh |
Thomas Fiennes, 8th Baron Dacre (born in 1472, died on September 9, 1534) was an important English nobleman and a brave soldier. He was the son of Sir John Fiennes.
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A Life of Service: Thomas Fiennes' Journey
Thomas Fiennes was born in 1472. His father was Sir John Fiennes, and his mother was Alice FitzHugh. Through his mother, he was a cousin to Sir Thomas Parr. Sir Thomas Parr's daughter, Catherine Parr, later became a queen of England. Thomas also had a sister named Anne.
On March 8, 1486, Thomas became the 8th Baron Dacre. This happened after his grandmother, Joan Dacre, passed away. He was sometimes called Baron Dacre of the South because his family's main home, Herstmonceux Castle, was in the county of Sussex in southern England.
In 1493, Thomas Fiennes was given an important job. He became the leader of the city of Calais, which was a very important port for England at that time. A year later, in 1494, he was honored as a Knight of the Bath. This was a special title given to knights by the king. In 1497, he showed his bravery by fighting in the Battle of Blackheath, where he helped the English army win against the Cornish people.
Family Life: Marriage and Children
Around 1492, Thomas Fiennes married Anne Bourchier. Anne was the daughter of Sir Humphrey Bourchier and Elizabeth Tilney. Thomas and Anne had three sons and one daughter together:
- Sir Thomas Fiennes (who passed away in 1528)
- John Fiennes (born in 1497)
- Thomas Fiennes
- Mary Fiennes (1495–1531), who married Henry Norris.
The End of a Chapter: Thomas Fiennes' Passing
Thomas Fiennes, the 8th Baron Dacre, passed away on September 9, 1534, when he was 62 years old.
His eldest grandson, Thomas Fiennes, became the next Baron Dacre. This happened because Thomas's own sons had passed away before him.
Thomas Fiennes and his son were buried at All Saints Church in Herstmonceux. Their tomb is a historical monument there.
Images for kids
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Herstmonceux Castle, the family home of the Barons Dacre of the South.
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All Saints Church in Herstmonceux, where Thomas Fiennes was buried.
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The tomb of Thomas Fiennes, 8th Lord Dacre, and his son.
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Another view of the Dacre memorial at All Saints Church.
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| Peerage of England | ||
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| Preceded by Joan Dacre |
Baron Dacre 1486–1534 |
Succeeded by Thomas Fiennes |
