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William Scott (Lord Warden)
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Arms of Scott: Argent, three Catherine Wheels sable a bordure gules
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Brabourne, England
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| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports |
| Spouse(s) | Sibyl Lewknor |
| Children | Sir John Scott, Edward Scott of The Moat, Anne Scott, Katherine Scott, Joan Scott, Thomas Scott |
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Sir William Scott (1459 – 24 August 1524) was an important English nobleman. He lived at Scot's Hall in Smeeth, Kent. One of his most important jobs was being the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports. This was a very powerful position in England.
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William Scott's Family Life
William Scott was the son of Sir John Scott and Agnes Beaufitz. His mother, Agnes, was an heiress, meaning she inherited a lot of wealth.
William also had a sister named Elizabeth Scott. She married Sir Edward Poynings, who was another important person in English history.
William Scott's Career and Public Service
William Scott became very important when Henry VII became king. Henry VII took the throne in 1485. William quickly gained the king's trust and respect.
Important Roles and Honors
Within a few years, William Scott was given many high-ranking jobs:
- He joined the Privy Council. This was a group of trusted advisors to the king.
- He became the Comptroller of the Household. This meant he managed the king's royal household.
- In 1489, he was made a Companion of the Bath. This was a special honor given by the king. He received this honor at the same ceremony as Prince Arthur, who was King Henry VII's son.
William Scott also served as High Sheriff of Kent three times. He held this role in 1491, 1501, and 1510. The High Sheriff was a chief law enforcement officer in the county.
Key Positions in England and France
William Scott held several other important positions:
- He was the Constable of Dover Castle. This castle was very important for defending England's coast.
- He became the Marshal of Calais from 1490 to 1491. Calais was an English territory in France at that time.
- From 1492 to 1493, he served as the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports. The Cinque Ports were a group of coastal towns in southeast England. Their job was to provide ships and sailors for the king's navy. The Lord Warden was in charge of these ports.
Under King Henry VIII
William Scott continued to be important even when Henry VIII became king. He was present at a famous meeting in 1520 called the Field of the Cloth of Gold. This was a grand event where King Henry VIII met the King of France.
In 1522, William Scott was part of a group sent to welcome Emperor Charles V. The Emperor landed at Dover when he visited England.
Scot's Hall and Burial Place
In 1495, William Scott inherited the manor of Brabourne. He rebuilt his home, Scot's Hall, making it one of the most impressive houses in Kent.
William Scott passed away on August 24, 1524. He was buried at Brabourne. There is a special memorial brass for him in the Scott chapel at St Mary's church.
William Scott's Marriage and Children
William Scott married Sibyl Lewknor. Sibyl was the daughter of Sir Thomas Lewknor and Katherine Pelham. Katherine was also the widow of John Bramshott.
William and Sibyl had several children together:
- Sir John Scott (died 1533). He married Anne Pympe. They had five sons and seven daughters.
- Edward Scott of The Moat, Sussex. He married Alice Fogge. After Edward died, Alice married Sir Robert Oxenbridge.
- Anne Scott, who married Sir Edward Boughton.
- Katherine Scott.
- Elizabeth Scott.
- Joan Scott, who married Thomas Yeard.
- Thomas Scott.
