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Henry Bourchier, 1st Earl of Essex
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Henry Bourchier, 5th Baron Bourchier, 2nd Count of Eu, 1st Viscount Bourchier, 1st Earl of Essex, KG (c. 1404-1406 – 4 April 1483), was the eldest son of William Bourchier, 1st Count of Eu, and Anne of Gloucester. On his mother's side, he was a great-grandson of Edward III of England.
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Henry Bourchier | |
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5th Baron Bourchier 1st Viscount Bourchier Earl of Essex | |
![]() Canting arms of Bourchier: Argent, a cross engrailed gules between four water bougets sable | |
Born | c. 1404-1406 |
Died | (1483-04-04)4 April 1483 (aged 76–79) |
Noble family | Bourchier |
Spouse(s) | Isabel of York |
Issue | Henry Bourchier, 2nd Earl of Essex Humphrey Bourchier, 1st Baron Cromwell John Bourchier Edward Bourchier Thomas Bourchier Florence Bourchier Fulk Bourchier Hugh Bourchier Isabella Bourchier |
Father | William Bourchier, Count of Eu |
Mother | Anne of Gloucester |
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