Christopher Conyers

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Sir Christopher Conyers of Sokebourne (* around 1411) was an English knight .

Life

Sir Christopher Conyers was the son of Robert Conyers, squire of Sockburn, Durham , and Isabel, daughter of William Pert.

A devoted supporter of the House of York during the Wars of the Roses, he fought at the First Battle of St Albans in May 1455 , at Blore Heath in September 1459, and at Towton in March 1461 .

Marriage and offspring

Sir Christopher was married to Mariora, daughter of William de Eure. They had six children:

  • William ⚭ Anne, daughter of Sir Ralph Bigott
  • Robert
  • John
  • Humphrey
  • Maud
  • Joan ⚭ Philip Dymoke

literature

  • John and Bernhard Burke: A Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Extinct and Dormant Baronetcies of England, Ireland and Scotland. , JR Smith, 1844
  • E. Kimber and R. Johnson: The Baronetage of England, Vol.1 , London 1771
  • John and Bernhard Burke: A Genealogical and Heraldic Dictionary of the Peerage and Baronetage of the British Empire. , Henry Colburn, London 1848
  • Arthur Collins: The English Baronetage, Vol. I. London 1741
  • Martin Stephenson: The Poleaxed Source Book. Armies, Battles and Commanders of the Wars of the Roses. Vol.I. , Freezywater Publications 2002

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personal data
SURNAME Conyers, Christopher
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Conyers of Sokebourne, Sir Christopher (full name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION English knight
DATE OF BIRTH around 1411
DATE OF DEATH 15th century