Richard Croft

Summary

Richard Croft is a human^[1]. He was born on 1429^[2]. He died on July 29, 1509^[3]. He worked as a court official^[4].

Key Facts

• Richard Croft was born on 1429^[2].
• Richard Croft died on July 29, 1509^[3].
• Richard Croft is buried at Church of St Michael, Croft^[5].
• Richard Croft's father was William de Croft^[6].
• Richard Croft's mother was Margaret Walwyn^[7].
• Among Richard Croft's spouses was Eleanor Cornwall^[8].
• A child of Richard Croft was Sir Edward Croft^[9].
• A child of Richard Croft was Anne Croft^[10].
• A child of Richard Croft was Jane|Alice Croft^[11].
• A child of Richard Croft was Elizabeth Croft^[12].
• A child of Richard Croft was Sibyl Croft^[13].
• Richard Croft worked as a court official^[4].
• Richard Croft held the position of Treasurer of the Household^[14].
• Richard Croft held the position of High Sheriff of Herefordshire^[15].
• Richard Croft held the position of Member of the 1478 Parliament^[16].
• Richard Croft held the position of High Sheriff of Herefordshire^[17].
• Richard Croft was employed by Henry VII of England^[18].
• Richard Croft received the Knight of the Bath^[19].
• Richard Croft is recorded as male^[20].
• Richard Croft's instance of is recorded as human^[21].
• Richard Croft's Commons category is recorded as Richard Croft^[22].
• Richard Croft's residence is recorded as Croft Castle^[23].
• Richard Croft was part of the conflict Battle of Mortimer's Cross^[24].
• Richard Croft was part of the conflict Battle of Tewkesbury^[25].
• Richard Croft was part of the conflict Battle of Stoke Field^[26].

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Origins and Family

Richard Croft was born on 1429^[2]. His father was William de Croft^[6]. His mother was Margaret Walwyn^[7].

Career and Affiliations

Richard Croft's professions included court official^[4]. Among his employers was Henry VII of England^[18]. Positions held include Treasurer of the Household^[14], a position^[27], in United Kingdom^[28]; High Sheriff of Herefordshire^[15], a position^[29], in United Kingdom^[30]; and Member of the 1478 Parliament^[16].

Recognition

Richard Croft received the Knight of the Bath^[19].

Personal Life

Richard Croft was married to Eleanor Cornwall^[8]. Children include Sir Edward Croft^[9], 1465–1547^[31]; Anne Croft^[10], 1463–1549^[32]; Jane|Alice Croft^[11]; Elizabeth Croft^[12], 1462–1527^[33]; and Sibyl Croft^[13].

Death and Burial

Richard Croft died on July 29, 1509^[3]. Burial took place at Church of St Michael, Croft^[5].

FAQs

Who were Richard Croft's parents?

Richard Croft's father was William de Croft^[6]. Richard Croft's mother was Margaret Walwyn^[7].

Who was Richard Croft married to?

Richard Croft's spouses include Eleanor Cornwall^[8].

What did Richard Croft do for work?

Richard Croft worked as court official^[4].

What awards did Richard Croft receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Bath^[19].