Thomas Audley, 1st Baron Audley of Walden
English politician (1488–1544) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Thomas Audley, 1st Baron Audley of Walden KG, PC, KS, JP (c. 1488 – 30 April 1544), was an English barrister and judge who served as Lord Chancellor of England from 1533 to 1544.
"Thomas Audley" redirects here. For the rugby player, see Tom Audley.
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The Lord Audley of Walden | |
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Lord Chancellor | |
In office 26 January 1533 – 21 April 1544 | |
Preceded by | Sir Thomas More |
Succeeded by | The Earl of Southampton |
Lord Keeper of the Great Seal | |
In office 20 May 1532 – 21 April 1544 | |
Preceded by | Sir Thomas More |
Succeeded by | The Earl of Southampton |
Speaker of the House of Commons | |
In office 5 November 1529 – 26 January 1533 | |
Preceded by | Sir Thomas More |
Succeeded by | Sir Humphrey Wingfield |
Personal details | |
Born | ca. 1488 Earls Colne, Essex Kingdom of England |
Died | 30 April 1544(1544-04-30) (aged 56) Saffron Walden, Kingdom of England |
Spouse(s) | Christina Barnardiston Elizabeth Grey |
Children | 2, including Margaret Audley, Duchess of Norfolk |
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