Background
He succeeded to his father"s title in 1462. His father had been a supporter of the House of Lancaster, but William enjoyed the confidence of Edward IV.
Duke of Suffolk supporter of the House of Lancaster
He succeeded to his father"s title in 1462. His father had been a supporter of the House of Lancaster, but William enjoyed the confidence of Edward IV.
In 1469 he sat on the commission of oyer and terminer which condemned Henry Courtenay and Thomas Hungerford of Rowden to death for treason. John, became Baron in 1479. William, became Baron in 1487.
Edward, became Baron in 1523
Katherine, who married firstly Sir William Berkeley, secondly Henry Grey, 4th (7th) Baron Grey of Codnor, and thirdly William de la Pole.
Joan, who married Tristram Fauntleroy
Margaret, who married James Chudleigh.