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Henry Percy, 2nd Earl of Northumberland

Henry Percy, 2nd Earl of Northumberland

Male 1392 - 1455  (63 years)

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  1. 1.  Henry Percy, 2nd Earl of NorthumberlandHenry Percy, 2nd Earl of Northumberland was born on 3 Feb 1392 in Alnwick, Northumberland, England; died on 22 May 1455 in Battle of St. Albans, Herefordshire, England; was buried in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England.

    Henry married Eleanor Neville on 7 Oct 1414 in Berwick, Wiltshire, England. Eleanor (daughter of Ralph Neville, 1st Earl of Westmorland and Joan Beaufort) was born in 1398 in Raby Castle, Durham, England; died in 1472 in Raby, Durham, England; was buried in Beverley, Yorkshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Thomas Percy, 1st Baron Egremont  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Nov 1422 in Leconfield, Yorkshire, England; died on 11 Jul 1460 in Battle of Northampton, England; was buried in St Albans, St Albans District, Hertfordshire, England.
    2. 3. Bishop of Carlisle William Percy  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1428; died in 1462.
    3. 4. 3rd Earl of Northumberland Henry Percy  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Jul 1421 in Alnwick, Northumberland, England; died on 29 Mar 1461 in Battle of Towton, Yorkshire, England; was buried in York, North Yorkshire, England.
    4. 5. Richard Percy  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1425 in Leconfield, Yorkshire; died on 29 Mar 1461.
    5. 6. George Percy  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Jul 1424 in Leconfield, East Riding of Yorkshire, England; died in 1474; was buried in Beverley, Yorkshire, England.
    6. 7. Ralph Percy  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Thomas Percy, 1st Baron EgremontThomas Percy, 1st Baron Egremont Descendancy chart to this point (1.Henry1) was born on 29 Nov 1422 in Leconfield, Yorkshire, England; died on 11 Jul 1460 in Battle of Northampton, England; was buried in St Albans, St Albans District, Hertfordshire, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Death: 10 Jul 1460, Battle of Northampton

    Notes:

    Acceeded: 20 November 1449, Lord Egremont the First

    Thomas married Eleanor Harbottle in 1455 in Leconfield, Yorkshire, , England. Eleanor (daughter of Guiacard (Richard ) Harbottle and Eleanor Chatelleraut) was born in 1438 in Beamish, Durham, England; died in 1483 in Kingston, Surrey, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. 2nd Baron Egremont John Percy  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1459; died before 21 Mar 1495/96.
    2. 9. Joanna (Johanna) Percy  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1460; died in 1538/1540 in Hadley, Staffordshire, England; was buried in St Mary Church, Prittlewell, Essex, England.

  2. 3.  Bishop of Carlisle William PercyBishop of Carlisle William Percy Descendancy chart to this point (1.Henry1) was born about 1428; died in 1462.

  3. 4.  3rd Earl of Northumberland Henry Percy3rd Earl of Northumberland Henry Percy Descendancy chart to this point (1.Henry1) was born on 25 Jul 1421 in Alnwick, Northumberland, England; died on 29 Mar 1461 in Battle of Towton, Yorkshire, England; was buried in York, North Yorkshire, England.

    Notes:

    His maternal uncles included Richard Neville, 5th Earl of Salisbury. His maternal aunts included Cecily Neville. Percy was first cousin to (among others) Edward IV of England, Margaret of Burgundy, George, Duke of Clarence and Richard III of England. He was thus closely related to the House of York.

    Percy however followed his father in swearing allegiance to the House of Lancaster. On December 30, 1460, Percy is known to have fought on the Lancastrian side at the Battle of Wakefield. He commanded the Lancastrian van at the Battle of Towton, where he was killed.

    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    Henry married Eleanor Poynings on 25 Jun 1435. Eleanor (daughter of Baron Poynings Richard Poynings and Eleanor Berkeley) was born about 1422 in Beverton, Gloucestershire, England; died in Feb 1484 in Raby Castle, Staindrop, Durham, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Henry Percy, 4th Earl of Northumberland  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1449; died on 28 Apr 1489 in Topcliffe, Yorkshire, England.
    2. 11. Margaret Percy  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1447.
    3. 12. Eleanor Percy  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1455.
    4. 13. Elizabeth Percy  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1460.

  4. 5.  Richard PercyRichard Percy Descendancy chart to this point (1.Henry1) was born in 1425 in Leconfield, Yorkshire; died on 29 Mar 1461.

  5. 6.  George PercyGeorge Percy Descendancy chart to this point (1.Henry1) was born on 24 Jul 1424 in Leconfield, East Riding of Yorkshire, England; died in 1474; was buried in Beverley, Yorkshire, England.

  6. 7.  Ralph PercyRalph Percy Descendancy chart to this point (1.Henry1)


Generation: 3

  1. 8.  2nd Baron Egremont John Percy2nd Baron Egremont John Percy Descendancy chart to this point (2.Thomas2, 1.Henry1) was born in 1459; died before 21 Mar 1495/96.

  2. 9.  Joanna (Johanna) PercyJoanna (Johanna) Percy Descendancy chart to this point (2.Thomas2, 1.Henry1) was born about 1460; died in 1538/1540 in Hadley, Staffordshire, England; was buried in St Mary Church, Prittlewell, Essex, England.

    Notes:

    JOHANNA PERCY'S PARENTS WERE THOMAS PERCY (B. 1537) AND ELEANOR HARBOTTLE. Johanna is a descendant of the Henry Percy called "Hotspur" in a Wm. Shakespeare play, and a figure in English history. The Johanna who md "an Arthur Harris" is descended from King Edward III. Problem is - which Arthur Harris??

    Birth:
    Alnwick Castle, Alnwick, Northumberland, England

    Joanna married Arthur Harris about 1497 in Essex, England. Arthur (son of William Harris and Anne Jernegan) was born in 1460 in Southminster, Essex, England; died in 1520 in Southminster, Essex, England; was buried in St Mary Church, Prittwell, Essex, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. William Harris  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1505 in Southminster, Essex, England; died on 16 Sep 1556 in Southminster, Essex, England; was buried in St Leonard's Church, Southminster, England.
    2. 15. Alice Harris  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1498/1508.
    3. 16. Jr. Arthur Harris  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1499/1508.

  3. 10.  Henry Percy, 4th Earl of NorthumberlandHenry Percy, 4th Earl of Northumberland Descendancy chart to this point (4.Henry2, 1.Henry1) was born about 1449; died on 28 Apr 1489 in Topcliffe, Yorkshire, England.

    Notes:

    His father was first cousin to (among others) Edward IV of England, Margaret of Burgundy, George, Duke of Clarence and Richard III of England. Percy himself was second cousin to (among others) Elizabeth of York, Edward V of England, Richard, Duke of York, Arthur Plantagenet, 1st Viscount Lisle, Margaret Pole, Countess of Salisbury, Edward, Earl of Warwick and Edward of Middleham. Both Perkin Warbeck and Lambert Simnel were his alleged second cousins. Percy was however the only one of the Percy family to appear to take the side of the House of York during the Wars of the Roses.

    His father was loyal to the House of Lancaster. He was killed in the Battle of Towton on 29 March 1461. The earldom of Northumberland was forfeited by the victorious Yorkists. The adolescent Percy was imprisoned in the Fleet Prison. He was transported to the Tower of London in 1464.

    In 1465, John Neville was named Earl of Northumberland in his place. Percy eventually swore fealty to Edward IV and was released in 1469. He petitioned for the return of his paternal titles and estates to him. He gained support by Edward IV himself. John Neville had to quit his title and was instead named Marquess of Montagu in 1470. However the restoration of said title to Percy was delayed by the Parliament of England until 1473.

    For the following twelve years, Percy held many of the important government posts in Northern England which were traditional in his family. He commanded the Yorkist reserve at the Battle of Bosworth Field on August 22, 1485. Percy never committed his forces to the battle. His inactivity played an important part in the defeat and death of Richard III. Historians suspect him of treason in favour of victor Henry VII of England. Although an alternative theory exists, that his forces, placed behind those of King Richards, were in no position to take part in the battle before Richard was killed.

    If the first theory is true, then Henry himself was either unaware or not appreciative of his treasonous intentions. Percy was arrested along with Ralph Neville, 3rd Earl of Westmorland and Thomas Howard, 2nd Duke of Norfolk. He was imprisoned for several months but swore allegiance to the new King. Henry VII released him on terms of good behavior. Percy was allowed to retain his titles and lands as well as returning to his old posts.

    In April, 1489, Percy held temporary residence in his estates of Yorkshire. Henry VII had recently allied himself to Anne of Brittany against Charles VIII of France. Taxes rose to finance the military action. Sir John Egremont of Yorkshire led a riot in protestation of the high taxation. Percy was targeted by the rioters and killed on 28 April.

    Yorkshire was formerly a stronghold of support of Richard III. Percy was presumably killed in vengeance for Richard.

    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    Henry married Maud Herbert before 1476. Maud (daughter of 1st Earl of Pembroke William Herbert and Anne Devereaux) was born in 1448 in Ragland, Monmouthshire, Wales; died on 27 Jul 1485 in Beverley Minster, Beverley, Yorkshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Alianore (Eleanor) Percy  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1474 in Leconfield, Yorkshire, England; died on 13 Feb 1530; was buried in London, City of London, Greater London, England.
    2. 18. 5th Earl of Northumberland Henry Algernon Percy  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Jan 1477; died on 19 May 1527; was buried in Beverley Minster, Beverly, Yorkshire, England.
    3. 19. Anne Percy  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Jul 1485; died in 1552.
    4. 20. Allan Percy  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1479.
    5. 21. Josceline Percy  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1480; died in 1532.
    6. 22. Arundel Percy  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1483; died in 1544.
    7. 23. William Percy  Descendancy chart to this point died on 15 Sep 1540.

  4. 11.  Margaret PercyMargaret Percy Descendancy chart to this point (4.Henry2, 1.Henry1) was born about 1447.

  5. 12.  Eleanor PercyEleanor Percy Descendancy chart to this point (4.Henry2, 1.Henry1) was born in 1455.

    Eleanor married 8th Baron De La Warr and 5th Baron West Thomas West, 8th Baron De La Warr about 1475. Thomas (son of Richard West, 4th Lord West 7th Baron De la Warre and Catherine Hungerford) was born in 1457 in Offington, Sussex, England; died on 11 Oct 1525 in Broadwater, Sussex, England; was buried in Broadwater, Worthing, West Sussex, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  Elizabeth PercyElizabeth Percy Descendancy chart to this point (4.Henry2, 1.Henry1) was born in 1460.


Generation: 4

  1. 14.  William HarrisWilliam Harris Descendancy chart to this point (9.Joanna3, 2.Thomas2, 1.Henry1) was born in 1505 in Southminster, Essex, England; died on 16 Sep 1556 in Southminster, Essex, England; was buried in St Leonard's Church, Southminster, England.

    Notes:

    To Noel J. Harris Robertson > You definitely have thhe proof that William Harris of Southminster is the son of John Herrys of Prittlewell & not Arthur Harris who married Joan Percy. "Glenn Gohr"

    More About WILLIAM HARRIS, SIR: Aka (Facts Pg): Sir William \Herrys\, of Prittlewell Occupation: Merchant in London

    Probablly never knighted. In his will he refers to himself as the Elder of Southminster parish in the County of Essex Squire and Neither does the court indicate him either as Knight or Sir

    William married Johanna Smythe about 1515 in England. Johanna was born about 1505 in Essex, England; died about 1527 in England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. Rowland Harris  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1516 in Essex, England; died after 1567 in England.
    2. 25. Jr. William Harris  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1518 in Essex, England; died in 1559 in Essex, England; was buried .
    3. 26. Richard Harris  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1528.
    4. 27. George Harris  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1520 in Essex, England; died in 1558 in England.
    5. 28. Susanna Harris  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1522 in Essex, England.
    6. 29. Felice Harris  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1524 in Essex, England.
    7. 30. Vincent Harris  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1526 in Essex, England; died on 18 Nov 1574 in Maldon, Essex, England.

    William married Anne Rutter about 1536 in England. Anne was born about 1524 in Essex, England; died after 1556 in Essex, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 31. Christopher Harris  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1538 in Shellow Bowells, Willingale Doe, Essex, England; died on 26 Dec 1571 in Margaretting, Essex, England; was buried in Margaretting Church, Margaretting, Essex, England.
    2. 32. Edward Harris  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1541/1554 in Shellow Bowells, Willingale Doe, Essex, England; died after 1621.
    3. 33. Edmond Harris  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1539 in Shellow Bowells, Willingale Doe, Essex, England; died in 1539/1555.

    William married Johanna Cooke in 1528 in Southminister, Essex, England. Johanna (daughter of Cooke) was born in 1500 in Bocking, Essex, England; died in 1530/31 in Essex, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 34. Arthur Harris  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1530 in Woodham Mortimer, Southminster, Creeksea, Essex, England; died on 30 Jun 1597 in Woodham Mortimer, Southminster, Creeksea, Essex, England.

  2. 15.  Alice HarrisAlice Harris Descendancy chart to this point (9.Joanna3, 2.Thomas2, 1.Henry1) was born in 1498/1508.

  3. 16.  Jr. Arthur HarrisJr. Arthur Harris Descendancy chart to this point (9.Joanna3, 2.Thomas2, 1.Henry1) was born in 1499/1508.

  4. 17.  Alianore (Eleanor) PercyAlianore (Eleanor) Percy Descendancy chart to this point (10.Henry3, 4.Henry2, 1.Henry1) was born in 1474 in Leconfield, Yorkshire, England; died on 13 Feb 1530; was buried in London, City of London, Greater London, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Eleanor de Percy

    Family/Spouse: Edward Stafford, 3rd Duke of Buckingham. Edward (son of Henry Stafford, 2nd Duke of Buckingham and Catherine Woodville) was born on 3 Feb 1478 in Brecknock Castle, Brecon, Powys, Wales; died on 17 May 1521 in Tower Hill, London, Middlesex, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 35. Mary Stafford  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1495 in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales; died on 17 Dec 1545 in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales; was buried in Mereworth, Tonbridge and Malling , Kent, England.
    2. 36. Henry Stafford, 1st Baron Stafford  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Sep 1501 in Penshurst, Sevenoaks, Kent, England; died on 30 Apr 1563 in Westbury, Shropshire, England; was buried in Westbury, Shropshire, England.
    3. 37. Elizabeth Stafford  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1497 in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales; died on 30 Nov 1558 in Lambeth, Greater London, England; was buried in Lambeth, Greater London, England.
    4. 38. Margaret Stafford  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1511 in England; died on 25 May 1537 in Greater London, England; was buried in London, City of London, Greater London, England.
    5. 39. Katherine Stafford  Descendancy chart to this point died on 14 May 1555 in Shoreditch, Hackney, Greater London, England; was buried in Shoreditch, Hackney, Greater London, England.

  5. 18.  5th Earl of Northumberland Henry Algernon Percy5th Earl of Northumberland Henry Algernon Percy Descendancy chart to this point (10.Henry3, 4.Henry2, 1.Henry1) was born on 13 Jan 1477; died on 19 May 1527; was buried in Beverley Minster, Beverly, Yorkshire, England.

    Notes:

    Edward IV of England made him a Knight Bachelor in 1481. In 1495 he was made a Knight of the Garter. He fought against the Cornish rebels at Blackheath, London in 1497. He was appointed warden-general of the eastern marches in 1503.

    He served in the War of the League of Cambrai (1508–1516) with a great retinue of his own. He notably served under Henry VIII of England at the Battle of the Spurs, 16 August 1513. The battle was a decisive victory over the forces of Jacques de la Palice, general of Francis I of France.

    He was appointed a member of the Council of the North in 1522.

    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    Henry married Catherine Spencer about 1501. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 40. 6th Earl of Northumberland Henry Percy  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1502; died in 1537.
    2. 41. Thomas Percy  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1504 in Alnwick, Northumberland, England; died on 2 Jun 1537 in Tyburn, Middlesex, England; was buried in Crutched Friars' Church, London, England.
    3. 42. Ingelram Percy  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1506; died in 1538 in Tower of London, London, Middlesex, England.
    4. 43. Margaret Percy  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1508; died in 1540.
    5. 44. Maud Percy  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1510.

  6. 19.  Anne PercyAnne Percy Descendancy chart to this point (10.Henry3, 4.Henry2, 1.Henry1) was born on 27 Jul 1485; died in 1552.

    Anne married 18th Earl of Arundel and Lord Chamberlain William FitzAlan on 15 Feb 1510. William (son of 17th Earl of Arundel Thomas FitzAlan and Margaret Woodville) was born in 1476; died after 23 Jan 1544; was buried in Arundel Castle, West Sussex, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 45. 19th Earl of Arundel Henry FitzAlan  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Apr 1512; died on 24 Feb 1580.

  7. 20.  Allan PercyAllan Percy Descendancy chart to this point (10.Henry3, 4.Henry2, 1.Henry1) was born in 1479.

  8. 21.  Josceline PercyJosceline Percy Descendancy chart to this point (10.Henry3, 4.Henry2, 1.Henry1) was born in 1480; died in 1532.

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 46. Edward Percy  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 22.  Arundel PercyArundel Percy Descendancy chart to this point (10.Henry3, 4.Henry2, 1.Henry1) was born in 1483; died in 1544.

  10. 23.  William PercyWilliam Percy Descendancy chart to this point (10.Henry3, 4.Henry2, 1.Henry1) died on 15 Sep 1540.


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