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Robert Knollys 1481–1521 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1481

Birth Location: North Mymms, Welwyn Hatfield District, Hertfordshire, England

Death Date: 1521

Death Location: Bishopsgate, City of London, Greater London, England

Father: Robert|Thomas Knollys

Mother:

Spouse(s): Lettice Penystone

Children(s): Francis Knollys

In 1481, Robert Knollys entered the world in North Mymms, Welwyn Hatfield District, Hertfordshire, England, born to Robert Thomas Knollys Knollys And Elizabeth. Robert Knollys married Lettice Penystone, and had children including Francis Knollys. Robert Knollys passed away in 1521 in Bishopsgate, City of London, Greater London, England.

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Biography

  • In 1481, Robert Knollys entered the world in North Mymms, Welwyn Hatfield District, Hertfordshire, England, born to Robert Thomas Knollys Knollys And Elizabeth.
  • Robert Knollys married Lettice Penystone, and had children including Francis Knollys.
  • Robert Knollys passed away in 1521 in Bishopsgate, City of London, Greater London, England.

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Robert Knollys's Ancestors

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Robert Knollys
1481–1521
Birth Place: North Mymms, Welwyn Hatfield District, Hertfordshire, England
Parents
Robert|Thomas Knollys Knollys
–1458
Grandparents
Margaret D'Oilly
–1449
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Knollys's Descendants

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Robert Knollys (1481–1521) m. Lettice Penystone (1481–1558)
  1. 1. Francis Knollys 1510–1596 m. Katherine 1524–1569
    1. 1. Anne Knollys 1555–1608 m. Thomas (West 2nd Lord) Delaware 1555–1602
      1. 1. John West 1590–1659 m. Anne Percy 1600–1650
        1. 1. John West 1632–1689 m. Ursula (Unity) Croshaw 1636–1669
      2. 2. Robert West 1575–
      3. 3. Wakingham West 1579–
      4. 4. Anne West 1581–
      5. 5. Penelope West 1582–1618 m. Hertbert Pelham 1580–1624
        1. 1. Herbert Pelham 1600–
        2. 2. Penelope Pelham 1619–
        3. 3. Elizabeth Pelham 1624–
      6. 6. Katherine West 1583–
      7. 7. Francis West 1586–1634
      8. 8. Letitia West 1589–
      9. 9. Nathaniel West 1592–1624 m. Frances Greville 1599–1635
        1. 1. Nathaniel West 1622–1671
      10. 10. Elizabeth West 1573–1633 m. Herbert Pelham 1545–1620 m. Richard Saltonstall 1586–1661
        1. 1. Katherine Pelham 1607–1609
      11. 11. Thomas (West 3rd Lord) Delaware 1577–1618 m. Cecily Shirley –1662
        1. 1. Cecilia West 1605–1638
        2. 2. Henry (West 4th Lord) Delaware 1603–1628

Robert Knollys's Timeline

2 Records

1481
1481
Birth of Robert Knollys in North Mymms, Welwyn Hatfield District, Hertfordshire, England
North Mymms, Welwyn Hatfield District, Hertfordshire, England
1521
1521
Age 40
Death of Robert Knollys in Henley-On-Thames, South Oxfordshire District, Oxfordshire, England
Henley-On-Thames, South Oxfordshire District, Oxfordshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1481
    Event Place: North Mymms, Welwyn Hatfield District, Hertfordshire, England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
    Record Source: Oxford University Alumni, 1500-1886

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1521
    Event Place: Henley-On-Thames, South Oxfordshire District, Oxfordshire, England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bishopsgate, City of London, Greater London, England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

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