Biography of John Astley 1507-1595
Before 1507 [his father] Thomas Astley of Hilmorton and Melton Constable (age 38) and [his mother] Anne Wood aka Wode were married.
Around 1507 John Astley was born to Thomas Astley of Hilmorton and Melton Constable (age 38) and Anne Wood aka Wode. His mother was the sister of Elizabeth Wood aka Wode who was married to James Boleyn (age 41) who was uncle to Queen Anne Boleyn of England (age 6).
In On or after 18 Aug 1512 [his mother] Anne Wood aka Wode died in childbirth whilst visiting her sister Elizabeth at Blickling, Norfolk. She was buried in St Andrew's Church, Blickling [Map]
On 19 Oct 1543 [his father] Thomas Astley of Hilmorton and Melton Constable (age 74) died.
In 1545 John Astley (age 38) and Katherine "Kat" Champernowne (age 43) were married.
In 1554 John Astley (age 47) was in Padua.
In Dec 1558 John Astley (age 51) was appointed Master of the Jewel House. [his wife] Katherine "Kat" Champernowne (age 56) was appointed Chief Lady of the Bedchamber.
In Aug 1564 Queen Elizabeth I of England and Ireland (age 30) visited Cambridge University accompanied by William Howard 1st Baron Howard (age 54) and William Cecil 1st Baron Burghley (age 43). William Cecil 1st Baron Burghley (age 43) was created Master of Arts: Cambridge University.
John Astley (age 57) was created Master of Arts: Cambridge University.
On 10 Aug 1564 Edward Manners 3rd Earl of Rutland (age 15) was created Master of Arts: Cambridge University.
After 1565 John Astley (age 58) and Margaret Grey were married.
On 18 Jul 1565 [his wife] Katherine "Kat" Champernowne (age 63) died. She was buried in All Saints Church, Maidstone.
Around 1568 John Astley (age 61) was granted the castle and manor of Allington, Kent.
In or before 1579 [his son-in-law] Thomas Knatchbull and [his daughter] Eleanor Astley were married.
Around Jul 1595 John Astley (age 88) died in Maidstone, Kent [Map]. He was buried in All Saints Church, Maidstone.
[his daughter] Eleanor Astley was born to John Astley and Margaret Grey.
[his son] John Astley was born to John Astley and Margaret Grey.
Father: Thomas Astley of Hilmorton and Melton Constable
GrandFather: John Wood aka Wode
Mother: Anne Wood aka Wode