The baronage of England, or, An historical account of the lives and most memorable actions of our English nobility in the Saxons time to the Norman conquest, and from thence, of those who had their rise before the end of King Henry the Third's reign deduced from publick records, antient historians, and other authorities / by William Dugdale ...

Arthur Plantaginet Vicount L'isle.

[25 H. 8.]

OF this Arthur, natural Son to King Ed∣ward the Fourth, by Elizabeth Lucie a Concubine, as 'tis supposed. I have not seen any thing memorable till 5 H. 8. At which time, beinga 1.1 in that bold adventure with the Lord Edward Howard (a younger Son to Thomas Duke of Norfolk) Admiral of the English Fleet, be∣fore Brest in Britanny, and his Ship castb 1.2 away on a blind Rock; he was sent c 1.3 with a dispatch to the King, signifying their want of Victuals.

The next is; that, in 15 H. 8. having Married d 1.4 Elizabeth, Daughter to Edward Grey Vicount L'isle, Sister and Heir to Iohn her Brother; upon the surrendere 1.5 of that Title of Vicount L'isle, which Charles Brandon (Duke of Suffolk) then had; he was advancedf 1.6 to the same dignity, the Kings Palace of Bridewell in the City of Lon∣don, 26 Apr. 25 H. 8. with limitation thereof to the Heirs Male of his Body by the same Elizabeth. Moreover, in November, an. 1527. (19 H. 8.) he was one of those whom King Henry then sentg 1.7 (with Sir Thomas Wriothesley Garter principal King of Arms) to 〈◊〉〈◊〉; at which time the Ensigns of the Garter were presented to King Francis the First. And in 24 H. 8. (24 Martii) constitutedh 1.8 Lieu∣tenant of Calais.

During which Trust, being suspectedi 1.9 for being privy to the design of some of his Servants for the delivery of that Garrison to the French (where∣upon two of them sufferedk 1.10 Death) he was sent l 1.11 for, and Committedm 1.12 to the Tower. But upon farther Examination, his Innocency beingn 1.13 fully manifested, the King did not only give Order to releaseo 1.14 him; but for his more satisfaction, sent p 1.15 him a Diamond Ring, and a gracious Message. Which so over-joy'dq 1.16 him, and dilated his Spirits, that he diedr 1.17 the night following, viz. 3s 1.18 Martii, 33 H. 8. leaving Issuet 1.19 three Daughters his Heirs; Bridget Marriedu 1.20 to Sir William Carden Knight; Francis, firstx 1.21 to Iohn Basset of ... in Com. Devon. Esq, and afterwards to Thomas Monke of Potheridge, in the same County Esq; and Eliza∣beth toy 1.22 Sir Francis Iobson Knight.

From which Lady Franc••s, by her second Hus∣band Monke, did the late so worthily famed Soul∣dier, General George Monke lineally descend; who by the blessed Providence of God, was the chiefeft and most successful instrument, for the long desired, peaceful, and happy Restauration of our present Soveraign KIng Charles the Second, to his Rightful 〈…〉〈…〉 consideration whereof, he was gratefully 〈◊〉〈◊〉 with large possesions; and advan∣ced 〈…〉〈…〉 degree and dignity of a Duke, and many other 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Titles of Honour.

Notes

• a 1.1

  〈…〉〈…〉
• b 1.2

  〈…〉〈…〉
• c 1.3

  〈…〉〈…〉
• d 1.4

  Catal. of Nob. by R. ••.
• e 1.5

  Catal. of Nob. by R. ••.
• f 1.6

  Pat. 15. H. ••. p. 1.
• g 1.7

  Heth. in ••••∣dem. anno.
• h 1.8

  Pat. ••4 H. 8. p. 2.
• i 1.9

  Herb. ut su∣pra p. 478.
• k 1.10

  Godw. p. 181.
• l 1.11

  Ibid.
• m 1.12

  Ibid.
• n 1.13

  Ibid.
• o 1.14

  Ibid.
• p 1.15

  Ibid.
• q 1.16

  Ibid.
• r 1.17

  Ibid.
• s 1.18

  Catal. of Nob. by R. ••.
• t 1.19

  Ibid.
• u 1.20

  Ibid.
• x 1.21

  Ibid.
• y 1.22

  Ibid.