John Grey (knight)
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Sir John Grey KG (c. 1387 ā 27 August 1439), English nobleman and soldier, of Ruthin, Denbighshire, Wales, Badmondisfield (in Wickhambrook), Suffolk, Great Gaddesden, Hertfordshire, etc., second but eldest surviving son and heir apparent of Sir Reginald Grey, 3rd Baron Grey de Ruthyn by his 1st wife, Margaret Roos.[1] He was also Captain of Gournay. He was Lord Lieutenant of Ireland in 1427-28, acting mainly through the Bishop of Meath as his Deputy.[citation needed]
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Born | c. 1387 (1387) |
Died | 27 August 1439 (aged 51ā52) |
Spouse | Constance Holland (d. 1437) |
Children | 3, including Edmund |
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Relatives | Reynold Grey (grandfather) Margaret Grey (sister) |
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