History
- Thomas Vavasour (about 1536-7–2 May 1585) was a physician and recusant of the reign of Elizabeth I of England.
- Anne Vavasour (c.1560 – c.1650) was a Maid of Honour to Elizabeth I, and the mistress of two aristocratic men.
- Thomas Vavasour (1560 - 1620) was Knight Marshal to James I.
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