William Compton (courtier)

For other people with the same name, see William Compton.

Sir
William Compton
Sir William Compton and his 1st wife, engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar
Born
William Compton

c. 1482
Compton, Warwickshire, England
Died30 June 1528(1528-06-30) (aged 45–46)
Resting placeCompton Wynyates, Warwickshire, England
52°04′26″N 1°31′07″W / 52.073980°N 1.518650°W / 52.073980; -1.518650
OccupationsSoldier and courtier
Spouses
Werburga Brereton
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(m. 1512; died 1525)​
Elizabeth Stonor
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(after 1525)​
Children
  • Peter Compton
  • Mary Compton
Parents
  • Edmund Compton
  • Joan Aylworth

Sir William Compton (c. 1482 – 30 June 1528) was a soldier and one of the most prominent courtiers during the reign of Henry VIII of England.

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