Edward Stourton, 6th Baron Stourton

Edward Stourton, 6th Baron Stourton (1463–1535) was a younger son of William, the second Baron Stourton and Margaret Chidiock, daughter of Sir John Chidiock, sometimes called Lord FitzPayne.

Arms of Stourton: Sable, a bend or between six fountains

He succeeded his elder brother William in 1523. The sixth Baron was a justice of the peace, entrusted with the task of collecting £163,000 by poll-tax.

He reached a considerable age, but was described by his son William as being "feeble and infirm" in his last years; William asked that his father be excused attendance at the House of Lords in view of his age and infirmity.

He married Agnes Fauntleroy, daughter of John Fauntleroy of Dorset, and had three sons. He was succeeded by his son William in 1535.

Peerage of England
Preceded by
William Stourton
Baron Stourton
1523–1535
Succeeded by
William Stourton

References

  • Kidd, Charles and David Williamson (editors). Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage (1995 edition). London: St. Martin's Press, 1995.
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