Background
He was born in Plumtree, Nottinghamshire, the 3rd son of Robert Harcourt, adventurer with Sir Walter Raleigh, and Frances de Vere.
He was born in Plumtree, Nottinghamshire, the 3rd son of Robert Harcourt, adventurer with Sir Walter Raleigh, and Frances de Vere.
In the same year he was appointed Archdeacon of Nottingham. He was buried in Street Mary"s Church, Plumtree and his memorial is on the south sanctuary wall.