Death
Sir Thomas fell seriously ill in November of 1517. He had compiled a will which made provision for his wife and children. The two female children were to receive dowries while the bulk of the estate was to be inherited by his only male child, William. Because Sir Thomas died before any of his children were of age, Maud — together with Sir Cuthbert Tunstall, the children's uncle Sir William Parr, and a Dr. Melton — were made executors.
Sir Thomas died in his home at Blackfriars, London, on 11 November 1517. He was interred in St. Anne's Church, Blackfriars, within an elaborate tomb. His widow would be buried beside him in due course.
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