Thomas Parr (courtier)

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Thomas parr
Bornc.1478
Kendal Castle, Kendal, Westmorland, England
Died12 November 1517 (aged around 38-39)
Blackfairs, London
BuriedBlackfairs Church, London, England
Spouse(s)Maud Green
Issue
FatherSir William Parr
MotherElizabeth FitzHugh

Sir Thomas Parr (c.1478 - 12 November 1517) was the eldest son Sir William Parr and Elizabeth FitzHugh he was a courtier but is often known as the father of Queen Catherine Parr.

Issue[change | change source]

Thomas married Maud Green in around 1508 and they had three surviving children.

  • Queen Catherine Parr (1512 - 5 september 1548) She married four times and had one issue.
  • William Parr (c.1513 - 28 October 1571) He married three times and had no issue
  • Anne Parr She married one time and had three issue.

Death[change | change source]

Thomas fell seriously ill and died on 12 November 1517, in Blackfairs, London, aged around 38-39. He was buried in Blackfairs Church, where his widow was later buried beside him.