Biography of Nicholas Tufton 1st Earl of Thanet 1578-1631
Paternal Family Tree: Tufton
Maternal Family Tree: Elizabeth Merbury
Before 10 Dec 1575 [his father] John Tufton 1st Baronet (age 31) and Olympia Blore were married.
On 10 Dec 1575 [his father] John Tufton 1st Baronet (age 31) and [his mother] Christian Browne Lady Tufton (age 21) were married.
On 19 Jan 1578 Nicholas Tufton 1st Earl of Thanet was born to John Tufton 1st Baronet (age 34) and Christian Browne Lady Tufton (age 24) at Terling.
In or after 1589 [his mother] Christian Browne Lady Tufton (age 35) died.
Around 1593 William Newport aka Hatton (age 33) and [his future sister-in-law] Elizabeth Cecil Lady Hatton (age 15) were married. She the daughter of Thomas Cecil 1st Earl Exeter (age 50) and Dorothy Neville Countess Exeter (age 45).
After 27 Jun 1598 Edward Coke (age 46) and [his future sister-in-law] Elizabeth Cecil Lady Hatton (age 20) were married. The difference in their ages was 25 years. She the daughter of Thomas Cecil 1st Earl Exeter (age 56) and Dorothy Neville Countess Exeter (age 50).
In 1601 Nicholas Tufton 1st Earl of Thanet (age 22) was elected MP Peterborough.
In 1601 [his future brother-in-law] Edward Cecil 1st Viscount Wimbledon (age 28) and Theodosia Noel (age 16) were married. He the son of Thomas Cecil 1st Earl Exeter (age 58) and Dorothy Neville Countess Exeter (age 53).
Before 03 Sep 1602 Nicholas Tufton 1st Earl of Thanet (age 24) and Frances Cecil Countess Isle Thanet (age 21) were married. She the daughter of Thomas Cecil 1st Earl Exeter (age 60) and Dorothy Neville Countess Exeter (age 54).
In 1603 [his brother-in-law] Richard Cecil (age 32) and Elizabeth Cope were married. He the son of Thomas Cecil 1st Earl Exeter (age 60) and Dorothy Neville Countess Exeter (age 55).
On 13 Apr 1603 Nicholas Tufton 1st Earl of Thanet (age 25) was knighted.
In 1607 [his daughter] Mary Tufton was born to Nicholas Tufton 1st Earl of Thanet (age 28) and [his wife] Frances Cecil Countess Isle Thanet (age 25).
On 15 Dec 1608 [his son] John Tufton 2nd Earl of Thanet was born to Nicholas Tufton 1st Earl of Thanet (age 30) and [his wife] Frances Cecil Countess Isle Thanet (age 27).
On 29 Jun 1611 another tranche of Baronets were created by King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland (age 45) ...
Robert Cholmondeley 1st Earl Leinster (age 27) was created 1st Baronet Cholmondley of Cholmondeley. Catherine Stanhope Countess Leinster by marriage Lady Cholmondley of Cholmondeley.
Anthony Cope 1st Baronet (age 63) was created 1st Baronet Cope of Hanwell in Oxfordshire. Anne Paston Lady Hanwell (age 58) by marriage Lady Cope of Hanwell in Oxfordshire.
William Constable 1st Baronet (age 31) was created 1st Baronet Constable of Flamborough in Yorkshire.
Robert Bruce Cotton 1st Baronet (age 40) was created 1st Baronet Cotton of Conington in Huntingdonshire.
Edward Hales 1st Baronet (age 35) was created 1st Baronet Hales of Woodchurch and Tunstall.
James Harrington 1st Baronet (age 69) was created 1st Baronet Harington of Ridlington in Rutlandshire.
Edward Hussey 1st Baronet (age 25) was created 1st Baronet Hussey of Honington in Lincolnshire.
William Kniveton 1st Baronet (age 51) was created 1st Baronet Kniveton of Mercaston in Derbyshire.
Henry Lee 1st Baronet (age 40) was created 1st Baronet Lee of Quarrendon in Buckinghamshire.
Thomas Mildmay 1st Baronet (age 38) was created 1st Baronet Mildmay of Moulsham.
John Molyneux 1st Baronet (age 30) was created 1st Baronet Molyneux of Teversall in Nottinghamshire.
Richard Molyneux 1st Baronet (age 51) was created 1st Baronet Molyneux of Sefton. Frances Gerard Lady Molyneux (age 42) by marriage Lady Molyneux of Sefton.
Estrange Mordaunt 1st Baronet (age 39) was created 1st Baronet Mordaunt of Massingham Parva.
Richard Musgrave 1st Baronet (age 26) was created 1st Baronet Musgrave of Hartley Castle in Westmoreland.
John Savage 1st Baronet (age 61) was created 1st Baronet Savage of Rocksavage in Cheshire.
Henry Savile 1st Baronet (age 32) was created 1st Baronet Savile of Methley.
William Sedley 1st Baronet (age 53) was created 1st Baronet Sedley of Ailesford in Kent.
Edward Seymour 1st Baronet (age 48) was created 1st Baronet Seymour of Berry Pomeroy. Elizabeth Champernowne Baroness Seymour by marriage Lady Seymour of Berry Pomeroy.
George St Paul 1st Baronet (age 49) was created 1st Baronet St Paul in Snarford in Lincolnshire. Frances Wray Countess Warwick by marriage Lady St Paul in Snarford in Lincolnshire.
[his father] John Tufton 1st Baronet (age 67) was created 1st Baronet Tufton of Hothfield. [his mother] Christian Browne Lady Tufton by marriage Lady Tufton of Hothfield.
William Twysden 1st Baronet (age 45) was created 1st Baronet Twysden of Roydon in Kent. Anne Finch Lady Twysden (age 37) by marriage Lady Twysden of Roydon in Kent.
John Wentworth 1st Baronet (age 28) was created 1st Baronet Wentworth of Gosfield. Catherine Finch Lady Wentworth (age 23) by marriage Lady Wentworth of Gosfield.
William Wentworth 1st Baronet (age 49) was created 1st Baronet Wentworth of Wentworth Woodhouse in Yorkshire.
Henry Willoughby 1st Baronet (age 31) was created 1st Baronet Willoughby of Risley in Derbyshire.
Philip Wodehouse 1st Baronet was created 1st Baronet Woodhouse of Wilberhall. Note. Date uncertain.
Richard Worsley 1st Baronet (age 22) was created 1st Baronet Worsley of Appuldurcombe.
John Wynn 1st Baronet (age 58) was created 1st Baronet Wynn of Gwydir.
In Feb 1618 [his brother-in-law] Edward Cecil 1st Viscount Wimbledon (age 45) and Diana Drury Viscountess Wimbledon were married. He the son of Thomas Cecil 1st Earl Exeter (age 75) and Dorothy Neville Countess Exeter. They were third cousin once removed.
On 26 Nov 1619 [his son-in-law] Edward Dering 1st Baronet (age 21) and [his daughter] Elizabeth Tufton were married at St Dionis Backchurch. She the daughter of Nicholas Tufton 1st Earl of Thanet (age 41) and Frances Cecil Countess Isle Thanet (age 38).
On 24 Jan 1622 [his daughter] Elizabeth Tufton died.
In 1623 Nicholas Tufton 1st Earl of Thanet (age 44) purchased at Bodiam Castle [Map].
In 1624 Nicholas Tufton 1st Earl of Thanet (age 45) was elected MP Kent.
On 02 Apr 1624 [his father] John Tufton 1st Baronet (age 80) died. His son Nicholas Tufton 1st Earl of Thanet (age 46) succeeded 2nd Baronet Tufton of Hothfield. [his wife] Frances Cecil Countess Isle Thanet (age 43) by marriage Lady Tufton of Hothfield.
In or before 1625 [his son-in-law] Edward Bisshopp 2nd Baronet (age 22) and [his daughter] Mary Tufton (age 17) were married. She the daughter of Nicholas Tufton 1st Earl of Thanet (age 46) and Frances Cecil Countess Isle Thanet (age 43).
In Nov 1625 [his brother-in-law] Edward Cecil 1st Viscount Wimbledon (age 53) was created 1st Viscount Wimbledon, 1st Baron Cecil Putney. Diana Drury Viscountess Wimbledon by marriage Viscountess Wimbledon.
On 01 Nov 1626 Nicholas Tufton 1st Earl of Thanet (age 48) was created 1st Baron Tufton. [his wife] Frances Cecil Countess Isle Thanet (age 45) by marriage Baroness Tufton.
On 05 Aug 1628 Nicholas Tufton 1st Earl of Thanet (age 50) was created 1st Earl of Thanet. [his wife] Frances Cecil Countess Isle Thanet (age 47) by marriage Countess of Thanet.
On 21 Apr 1629 [his son] John Tufton 2nd Earl of Thanet (age 20) and [his daughter-in-law] Margaret Sackville Countess Isle Thanet (age 14) were married. She the daughter of Richard Sackville 3rd Earl Dorset and Anne Clifford Countess Dorset and Pembroke (age 39). He the son of Nicholas Tufton 1st Earl of Thanet (age 51) and Frances Cecil Countess Isle Thanet (age 48).
On 01 Jul 1631 Nicholas Tufton 1st Earl of Thanet (age 53) died at Sapcote, Leicestershire [Map]. His son [his son] John Tufton 2nd Earl of Thanet (age 22) succeeded 2nd Earl of Thanet, 2nd Baron Tufton, 3rd Baronet Tufton of Hothfield. [his daughter-in-law] Margaret Sackville Countess Isle Thanet (age 16) by marriage Countess of Thanet.
On 12 Jun 1653 [his former wife] Frances Cecil Countess Isle Thanet (age 72) died.
[his daughter] Elizabeth Tufton was born to Nicholas Tufton 1st Earl of Thanet and Frances Cecil Countess Isle Thanet.
[his daughter] Dorothy Tufton was born to Nicholas Tufton 1st Earl of Thanet and Frances Cecil Countess Isle Thanet.
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Father: John Tufton 1st Baronet
Nicholas Tufton 1st Earl of Thanet 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Browne
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Browne 6 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Eleanor Fitzalan
5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Browne of Abbots Roding 7 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Browne 8 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England
GrandFather: Humphrey Browne 9 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England
Mother: Christian Browne Lady Tufton 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Hussey
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Hussey
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Nesfield
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Hussey 1st Baron Hussey of Sleaford 9 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Lawrence Berkeley
6 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Berkeley 7 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Joan Woodford
Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Berkeley 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King John "Lackland" of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Brooksby
Great x 3 Grandmother: Petronella Brooksby
GrandMother: Anne Hussey 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Grey
4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Edmund Grey 1st Earl Kent 2 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Constance Holland Countess Norfolk and Nottingham
Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: George Grey 2nd Earl Kent 3 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Percy 2nd Earl of Northumberland 2 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Katherine Percy 2 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Eleanor Neville Countess Northumberland Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 1 Grandmother: Anne Grey Baroness Hussey Sleaford 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William ap Thomas "Blue Knight of Gwent" Herbert
Great x 3 Grandfather: William "Black William" Herbert 1st Earl Pembroke
Great x 4 Grandmother: Gwladys ferch Dafydd Gam "Star of Abergavenny" Brecon
Great x 2 Grandmother: Katherine Herbert Countess Kent 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King John "Lackland" of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Walter Devereux
7 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Devereux 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King John "Lackland" of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Merbury