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Francis Knollys 1513–1596 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1513

Birth Location: Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom

Death Date: 18 Aug 1596

Death Location: Rotherfield Greys, South Oxfordshire District, Oxfordshire, England

Father: Robert Knollys

Mother: Lettice Pennystone

Spouse(s): Katherine Carey

Children(s): Sir MP, William Knollys, Richard Knollys, Sir Sr, Robert Knollys, Anne Knollys, Katharine Boteler, Lettice Dudley

In 1513, Francis Knollys entered the world in Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, born to Robert Knollys And Lettice Peniston Pennystone. Francis Knollys married Katherine Carey, and had children including Anne Knollys, Katharine Boteler, Lettice Knollys Dudley, Richard Knollys, Robert Knollys, Sir Francis The Younger Knollys Ii Sr, Sir Henry Knollys Mp, William Knollys. Francis Knollys passed away in 1596 in Rotherfield Greys, South Oxfordshire District, Oxfordshire, England.

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Biography

  • In 1513, Francis Knollys entered the world in Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, born to Robert Knollys And Lettice Peniston Pennystone.
  • Francis Knollys married Katherine Carey, and had children including Anne Knollys, Katharine Boteler, Lettice Knollys Dudley, Richard Knollys, Robert Knollys, Sir Francis The Younger Knollys Ii Sr, Sir Henry Knollys Mp, William Knollys.
  • Francis Knollys passed away in 1596 in Rotherfield Greys, South Oxfordshire District, Oxfordshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Knollys
1481–1521
Birth Location: North Mymms, Welwyn Hatfield District, Hertfordshire, England
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Lettice Pennystone
1485–1558
Birth Location: –
LP

Spouses(s)

Katherine Carey
1524–1569
Birth Location: England
KC

Children(s)

Sir MP
1542–1582
Birth Location: Rotherfield Greys, South Oxfordshire District, Oxfordshire, England
SM
William Knollys
1545–1632
Birth Location: England
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Richard Knollys
1548–1596
Birth Location: Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
RK
Sir Sr
1552–1648
Birth Location: Reading Abbey, Reading, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom
SS
Robert Knollys
1547–1619
Birth Location: Reading, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom
RK
Anne Knollys
1555–1608
Birth Location: Berkshire, England
AK
Katharine Boteler
1560–1632
Birth Location: Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
KB
Lettice Dudley
1543–1634
Birth Location: Wanstead, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom
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Francis Knollys's Ancestors

Self
Francis Knollys
1513–1596
Birth Place: Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Parents
Robert Knollys
1481–1521
North Mymms, Welwyn Hatfield District, Hertfordshire, England
Lettice (Peniston) Pennystone
1485–1558
Grandparents
Robert Knollys
1435–
Elizabeth Troutbeck
1452–1485
Alice Bulstrode
1451–1556
Hedgerley, Buckinghamshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Sir Troutbeck
1412–1459
Margery Hulse
1415–1456
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Francis Knollys's Descendants

1.
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Francis Knollys (1513–18 Aug 1596) m. Katherine Carey (1524–15 Jan 1569)
  1. 1. Sir (Henry Knollys) MP 1542–1582 m. Margaret Cave 1559–1606
    1. 1. Elizabeth Knollys 1579–1621
    2. 2. Lettice Knollys 1583–1655
  2. 2. William Knollys 1545–1632
  3. 3. Richard Knollys 1548–1596 m. Joan Heigham 1549–1625
    1. 1. Richard Knowles 1565–1622
  4. 4. Sir (Francis The Younger Knollys II) Sr 1552–1648 m. Lettice Barrett –1634
    1. 1. Sir (Francis Knollys) III 1588–1643
    2. 2. Lettice (Or Letitia) Knollys 1603–1666
    3. 3. Richard Knollys 1590–
    4. 4. Thomas Knollys 1610–1678
    5. 5. Anne Knowles 1592–
    6. 6. Elizabeth Knowles 1595–
    7. 7. Frances Knowles 1600–
    8. 8. Robert Knowles 1588–
  5. 5. Robert Knollys 1547–1619 m. Agnes Garner 1548–
  6. 6. Anne Knollys 1555–1608
  7. 7. Katharine Boteler 1560–1632 m. Gerald (FitzEdward) FitzGerald 1567–1612 m. Philip Boteler 1558–1591
    1. 1. Lettice Digby 1588–1658 m. Robert Digby 1574–1618
      1. 1. Robert Digby 1611–1642 m. Sarah (Sara) Boyle 1609–1633
        1. 1. Lettice Digby –1656
        2. 2. Kildare (Baron Of Geashill) Digby 1627–1661
        3. 3. Catharine Digby –1661
      2. 2. Essex Digby 1600–1683
    2. 2. Philip Boteler 1588–
    3. 3. Robert Boteler 1586–
    4. 4. John Boteler 1587–1653
  8. 8. Lettice (Knollys) Dudley 1543–1634 m. Sir (Robert Mayor Leicester Dudley) Newcastle 1532–1588 m. Sir (Walter 1st Earl Of Essex) Devereux 1539–1576 m. Christopher (Blount secret) agent 1555–1601
    1. 1. Lady (Penelope Lady Rich) Devereux 1563–1607 m. Robert (1st Earl Of Warwick 3rd Baron Rich) Rich 1559–1619 m. Sir (Charles 8th Baron Mountjoy) Blount 1563–1606
      1. 1. Robert (2nd Earl of Warwick) Rich 1587–1658 m. Frances Hatton 1590–1623 m. Eleanor (Countess Of Warwick) Wortley 1592–1667
        1. 1. Charles (4th Earl Of Warwick Rich The Honourable Charles) Rich 1623–1673 m. Mary (Countess Of Warwick) Boyle 1624–1678
        2. 2. Robert (3rd Earl of Warwick) Rich 1611–1659 m. Anne (Countess Of Warwick) Cavendish 1611–1638 m. Anne Bourke 1620–1652
        3. 3. Lady (Anne Viscountess Mandeville) Rich 1604–1642 m. Edward (2nd Earl Of Manchester Viscount Mandeville) Montagu 1602–1671
      2. 2. Henry (Earl of Holland) Rich 1590–1649
      3. 3. Penelope Rich 1590–1613
      4. 4. Mountjoy (1st Earl Of Newport) Blount 1596–1666 m. Anne (Lady Newport Butler) Boteler 1605–1669
        1. 1. Heneretta (Maria) Blount 1632–
    2. 2. Lady (Dorothy) Devereux 1561–1619 m. Henry Percy 1564–1632 m. Sir (Thomas) Parrott 1580–1627
      1. 1. Lady (Dorothy Countess Of Leicester) Percy 1598–1659 m. Robert (2nd Earl of Leister Viscount Lisley) Spencer 1595–1677
      2. 2. Lady (Elizabeth) Parret 1610–1661
      3. 3. Countess (Lucy) Percy 1599–1660
      4. 4. Henry Percy 1596–1704
      5. 5. Algernon Percy 1602–1668
      6. 6. Penelope (Percy) Naunton 1590–1654
    3. 3. Robert (Lord Denbigh Dudley) II 1581–1584

Francis Knollys's Timeline

15 Records

1511
1511
Birth of Francis Knollys in Rotherfield Greys, South Oxfordshire District, Oxfordshire, England
Rotherfield Greys, South Oxfordshire District, Oxfordshire, England
1513
1513
Birth of Francis Knollys in Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
1513
1513
Birth of Francis Knollys in Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
1513
1513
Birth of Francis Knollys in Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
1513
1513
Birth of Francis Knollys in Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
1513
1513
Birth of Francis Knollys in Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
1513
1513
Birth of Francis Knollys in Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
1513
1513
Birth of Francis Knollys in Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
1513
1513
Birth of Francis Knollys in Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
1513
1513
Birth of Francis Knollys in Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
1513
1513
Birth of Francis Knollys in Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
1593
17 Aug 1593
Age 80
Francis Knollys was baptized in Sandford Orcas, Dorset, England
Sandford Orcas, Dorset, England
1596
19 July 1596
Age 83
Death of Francis Knollys in Rotherfield Greys, South Oxfordshire District, Oxfordshire, England
Rotherfield Greys, South Oxfordshire District, Oxfordshire, England
1596
19 July 1596
Age 83
Death of Francis Knollys in Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
1596
18 Aug 1596
Age 83
Burial of Francis Knollys in Rotherfield Greys, South Oxfordshire District, Oxfordshire, England
Rotherfield Greys, South Oxfordshire District, Oxfordshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1511
    Event Place: Rotherfield Greys, South Oxfordshire District, Oxfordshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-22
    [2] Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI)
    [3] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [4] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1513
    Event Place: Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1513
    Event Place: Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1513
    Event Place: Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1513
    Event Place: Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1513
    Event Place: Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1513
    Event Place: Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1513
    Event Place: Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI)

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1513
    Event Place: Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1513
    Event Place: Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-22

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1513
    Event Place: Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 17 Aug 1593
    Event Place: Sandford Orcas, Dorset, England
    Record Source: Dorset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
    Record Source: Oxford University Alumni, 1500-1886

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 July 1596
    Event Place: Rotherfield Greys, South Oxfordshire District, Oxfordshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] UK, Extracted Probate Records, 1269-1975
    [2] Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-22
    [3] Cambridge University Alumni, 1261-1900
    [4] Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI)
    [5] England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills
    [6] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [7] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current
    [8] Oxfordshire, England, Church of England Baptism, Marriages, and Burials
    [9] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 July 1596
    Event Place: Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 18 Aug 1596
    Event Place: Rotherfield Greys, South Oxfordshire District, Oxfordshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current
    [2] Oxfordshire, England, Church of England Baptism, Marriages, and Burials
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