Fane, Sir Thomas, ? 1550-1589 (knight, administrator)
Dates
- Existence: ? 1550 - 1589
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
The right and title of Sir Thomas Fane of Kent, knight, to the name, stile, and dignitie of Lord of Bergavenny, in the right of Dame Mary his wyf
The statement of Sir Thomas's claim, which includes (fo. 11) a pedigree of the descendants of Sir William Beauchamp, 1st Baron Bergavenny, ends at fo. 53, and is followed (fo. 53a-b) by a double-page 'Catalogue of the barons of Bergavenny from the Conquest' in form of a pedigree, and by (fos 54v-79) a series of pedigrees to illustrate succession to baronies through a female heir. (fo. 81) answers to objections re descent of title.