Biography of Thomas Browne 1402-1460

Paternal Family Tree: Browne

In 1402 Thomas Browne was born at Betchworth Castle.

Around 1422 Thomas Browne (age 20) and Eleanor Fitzalan were married. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Henry III of England.

Around 1433 [his son] William Browne was born to Thomas Browne (age 31) and [his wife] Eleanor Fitzalan at Betchworth Castle.

In 1435 [his daughter] Catherine Browne was born to Thomas Browne (age 33) and [his wife] Eleanor Fitzalan.

Around 1435 [his son] John Browne was born to Thomas Browne (age 33) and [his wife] Eleanor Fitzalan.

In 1437 [his son] Thomas Browne was born to Thomas Browne (age 35) and [his wife] Eleanor Fitzalan.

In 1440 [his son] George Browne was born to Thomas Browne (age 38) and [his wife] Eleanor Fitzalan at Betchworth Castle.

On 29 Jun 1443 [his son] Anthony Browne was born to Thomas Browne (age 41) and [his wife] Eleanor Fitzalan at Betchworth Castle.

Around 1450 Thomas Browne (age 48) was appointed Lord Treasurer.

Around 1450 [his son] Robert Browne was born to Thomas Browne (age 48) and [his wife] Eleanor Fitzalan.

Around 1455 Thomas Browne (age 53) was appointed Lord Chancellor.

Murder of Lord Scales

A Brief Latin Chronicle. Meanwhile, with Lord Scales (age 62) and many others guarding the Tower of London, after cannon shots were fired at the besiegers outside the Tower and sailors on the Thames, many were killed. Eventually, after the Tower was surrendered to Sir John Wenlock (age 59), who was besieging it, Lord Scales, on the night of Saint Margaret1, attempting to escape by boat from those lying in wait for him, was captured and killed. And shortly thereafter, Sir Thomas Browne (age 57) along with five others, who were condemned for extortion, robbery, and treason, were beheaded at Tyburn.

Note 1. The Feast of Saint Margaret the Virgin i.e. 20th July.

Interim, domino Scales cum multis aliis Turrim London. servante, factis jacturis gunnorum in extra existentes obsessores Turris et nautas in Tamesi, multi interfecti sunt. Tandem, reddita Turre predicta Johanni Wenloc militi obsidenti eam, dominus Scales in nocte Sancte Margarete volens in cimba evadere ab insidiantibus sibi, captus et interfectus est. Et infra breve Thomas Browne miles cum aliis quinque qui super extorcione rapinis et prodicione damnati sunt apud Tyburne decapitati sunt.

In or before 1460 [his son-in-law] Humphrey Sackville and [his daughter] Catherine Browne (age 24) were married.

On 29 Jul 1460 Thomas Browne (age 58) was beheaded at Tyburn [Map].

After 29 Jul 1460 Thomas Vaughan (age 50) and [his former wife] Eleanor Fitzalan were married. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Henry III of England.

On 01 Jun 1469 [his former wife] Eleanor Fitzalan died.

[his daughter] Jane Browne was born to Thomas Browne and Eleanor Fitzalan.

Royal Descendants of Thomas Browne 1402-1460

Brigadier-General Charles FitzClarence

Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom

Queen Consort Camilla Shand

Diana Spencer Princess Wales