Background
Richard Combe was the son of Tobias Combe, of Felmeston-Bury, Hertfordshire, and Mary, daughter of John Theede of Crofton Committee
- Photos
- Works
- Photos
- Works
Richard Combe
Edit Profile
Career
Buckinghamshire. Combe was dubbed a knight by the Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell at Whitehall in August 1656. This honour passed into oblivion with the Restoration of the monarchy under Charles II in May 1660, however Charles bestowed a new knighthood on Sir Richard on 5 February 1661. During the Interregnum Sir Richard a supporter of the Parliamentary cause prospered, but after the Restoration his fortunes waned and he died poor.
Combe married twice.
They had two sons:
Richard (1654–1692). Thomas (born 1656 – before 1692).
Combe married secondly Anne daughter of —— Trowe of ——, Oxfordshire.
