Thomas West, 8th Baron De La Warr facts for kids
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Thomas West
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Quartered arms of Sir Thomas West, 8th Baron De La Warr, KG: 1st & 4th: Argent, a fess dancettée sable (West); 2nd & 3rd: Gules crusilly and a lion rampant argent (La Warr)
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| Born | c. 1457 |
| Died | 11 October 1525 (aged 67–68) Offington |
| Buried | St. Mary's Church, Broadwater, Sussex |
| Noble family | West |
| Spouse(s) | Eleanor Percy Elizabeth Mortimer dau. of Hugh. Eleanor Copley |
| Issue | with Elizabeth Mortimer: Thomas West, 9th Baron De La Warr William West Anthony West Richard West John West Anne, Baroness Clinton Eleanor, Lady Guildford Dorothy, Lady Owen Margaret West Elizabeth, Countess of Worcester Joan West with Eleanor Copley: Sir Owen West Sir George West Leonard West Anne, Baroness St Amand Mary West Katherine West Barbara, Lady Guildford |
| Father | Richard West, 7th Baron De La Warr |
| Mother | Katherine Hungerford |
Thomas West, 8th Baron De La Warr (born around 1457 – died 11 October 1525) was an important English nobleman. He was a courtier, meaning he served in the royal court, and a military leader. He lived during the reigns of two famous English kings, Henry VII and Henry VIII.
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Who Was Thomas West?
Thomas West was the oldest son of Richard West, 7th Baron De La Warr and Katherine Hungerford. His father passed away in 1476. Thomas was about 19 years old at that time. He then took over his family's lands.
Early Life and Royal Service
King Henry VII knighted Thomas West in 1478. This was a special honor given to brave and loyal men. In 1489, he became a Knight of the Bath. This happened when King Henry VII's first son, Arthur, became the Prince of Wales.
Military Leadership and Honors
Thomas West was a skilled military commander. In 1491, he led English soldiers to help Emperor Maximilian against the French. He also helped stop the Cornish Rebellion in 1497. He was the main commander of the forces that fought at the Battle of Deptford Bridge.
In 1510, he received another high honor. He was made a Knight of the Garter. This is one of the most important knightly orders in England.
Later Years and Important Events
Thomas West continued to serve the king. In 1513, he took part in the sieges of Therouanne and Tournai. These were important battles in France. After the English won the Battle of the Spurs in 1513, he became a knight banneret. This was a special rank for knights who led their own troops in battle.
He also attended important royal events. In 1514, he was with Mary Tudor when she married King Louis XII of France. In 1520, he joined King Henry VIII at the famous Field of the Cloth of Gold. This was a grand meeting between the kings of England and France.
Final Years and Burial
Thomas West passed away on 11 October 1525. He was buried at St. Mary's Church, Broadwater, in Sussex. His wife, Eleanor, was also buried there later.
Family Life
Thomas West was married three times and had many children.
First Marriage
His first marriage was to Eleanor Percy. She was the daughter of Henry Percy, 3rd Earl of Northumberland. They did not have any children together.
Second Marriage and Children
Before 1482, he married Elizabeth Mortimer. She was the daughter of Sir Hugh Mortimer. With Elizabeth, Thomas had five sons and six daughters:
- Thomas West, 9th Baron De La Warr
- William West
- Anthony West
- Richard West
- John West
- Anne West, who married John Clinton, 7th Baron Clinton.
- Eleanor West, who married Sir Edward Guildford. Their daughter Jane married John Dudley, 1st Duke of Northumberland.
- Dorothy West, who married Sir Henry Owen.
- Margaret West
- Elizabeth West, who married Charles Somerset, 1st Earl of Worcester.
- Joan West
Third Marriage and Children
His third wife was Eleanor Copley. She was the daughter of Roger Copley. With Eleanor, Thomas had three more sons and four daughters:
- Sir Owen West
- Sir George West, whose son William West later became the 1st Baron Delaware.
- Leonard West
- Anne West, who married Sir Anthony St Amand.
- Mary West
- Katherine West
- Barbara West, who married Sir John Guildford.
