Who was Henry Percy*?

Henry Percy* (1478–1527) was born in Leconfield, Yorkshire, England and died in Wressell, East Riding, Yorkshire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Henry Algernon Percy* 1478–1527

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 13 Jan 1478 · Leconfield, Yorkshire, England

Died 19 May 1527 · Wressell, East Riding, Yorkshire, England

Father Henry Percy Earl Of Northumberland

Mother Maud Herbert

Spouse Catherine Spencer

Children Margaret Percy, Thomas Percy

Siblings Allan Percy, Allen Percy, Ann Percy, Arundel Percy, Eleanor Duchess Of Buckingham Percy, Eleanor Percy, Elizabeth Percy, Josceline Percy, Margaret Percy, Margery Percy, Maud Depercy, Sir William Percy, Thomas Depercy

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Immediate Family

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Henry Percy Earl Of Northumberland

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Biography

The story of Henry Algernon Percy began in 1478 in Leconfield, Yorkshire, England. Henry Algernon Percy married catherine spencer, and had children including margaret percy, thomas percy. Henry Algernon Percy passed away in 1527 in Wressell, East Riding, Yorkshire, England.

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1478

Birth of Henry Algernon Percy in Leconfield, Yorkshire, England

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1527

Death of Henry Algernon Percy in Wressell, East Riding, Yorkshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Henry Percy*

This ancestor line traces from Alnwick, Northumberland, England (1341) to Leconfield, Yorkshire, England (1478) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Henry Percy* (1478–1527) was born in Leconfield, Yorkshire, England and died in Wressell, East Riding, Yorkshire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Henry in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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