Norreys - Famous Family Members

Famous Family Members

  • Baron Norreys of Rycote
  • Earl of Abingdon whose secondary title is Baron Norreys of Rycote
  • Sir John Norreys (Esquire), Keeper of the Wardrobe for King Henry VI of England
  • Alice Norreys, 15th century Lady of the Garter
  • Sir William Norreys, 15th century Lancastrian soldier
  • Sir John Norreys (usher), 16th century courtier and usher to members of the House of Tudor
  • Sir Henry Norreys, 16th century courtier accused of adultery with Queen Anne Boleyn
  • Henry Norris, 1st Baron Norreys, 16th century ambassador to France
  • Sir John Norreys, 16th century English soldier
  • Sir Edward Norreys, 16th century Governor of Ostend and English Member of Parliament

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