Biography of Francis Willoughby 1546-1596

Paternal Family Tree: Bugge

Maternal Family Tree: Margaret Wotton Marchioness Dorset 1487-1535

Before 1540 [his father] Henry Willoughby (age 23) and [his mother] Anne Grey (age 19) were married. She the daughter of Thomas Grey 2nd Marquess Dorset and Margaret Wotton Marchioness Dorset. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.

In 1546 Francis Willoughby was born to Henry Willoughby (age 29) and Anne Grey (age 26).

On 17 Aug 1548 [his mother] Anne Grey (age 28) died.

Kett's Rebellion

On 27 Aug 1549 the rebels were defeated by an army led by John Dudley 1st Duke Northumberland (age 45). [his father] Henry Willoughby (age 32) was killed at Mousehold Heath, Norwich [Map].

Around 1560 Francis Willoughby (age 14) educated at Jesus College, Cambridge University.

Before 1561 [his future brother-in-law] Gilbert Lyttelton (age 21) and Elizabeth Coningsbury (age 14) were married.

In 1563 Francis Willoughby (age 17) and Elizabeth Lyttelton (age 15) were married.

In 1566 [his daughter] Bridget Willoughby was born to Francis Willoughby (age 20) and [his wife] Elizabeth Lyttelton (age 18).

On 21 Oct 1566 [his daughter] Margaret Willoughby was born to Francis Willoughby (age 20) and [his wife] Elizabeth Lyttelton (age 18) at Wollaton.

In 1572 [his daughter] Frances Willoughby was born to Francis Willoughby (age 26) and [his wife] Elizabeth Lyttelton (age 24).

In 1574 [his daughter] Dorothy Willoughby was born to Francis Willoughby (age 28) and [his wife] Elizabeth Lyttelton (age 26).

In 1575 Francis Willoughby (age 29) was knighted.

In 1576 [his daughter] Abigail Willoughby was born to Francis Willoughby (age 30) and [his wife] Elizabeth Lyttelton (age 28).

In 1578 [his daughter] Winifred Willoughby was born to Francis Willoughby (age 32) and [his wife] Elizabeth Lyttelton (age 30).

On 15 Feb 1587 [his son-in-law] Robert Spencer 1st Baron Spencer (age 17) and [his daughter] Margaret Willoughby (age 20) were married.

In 1594 [his wife] Elizabeth Lyttelton (age 46) died.

In Aug 1595 Francis Willoughby (age 49) and Dorothy Tamworth were married.

In 1596 Francis Willoughby (age 50) died.

Perceval Willoughby and [his daughter] Bridget Willoughby were married.

[his daughter] Frances Willoughby was born to Francis Willoughby and Dorothy Tamworth.

[his son] Sons Willoughby was born to Francis Willoughby and Elizabeth Lyttelton.

Henry Hastings and [his daughter] Dorothy Willoughby were married. He the son of George Hastings 4th Earl Huntingdon and Dorothy Port Countess Huntingdon. They were half fourth cousins.

Ancestors of Francis Willoughby 1546-1596

Great x 4 Grandfather: Edmund Willoughby 6 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Hugh Willoughby 7 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Isabel Annesley

Great x 2 Grandfather: Robert Willoughby 8 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Baldwin Freville

Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Freville

Great x 1 Grandfather: Henry Willoughby 9 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 2 Grandmother: Margaret Griffith

GrandFather: Edward Willoughby 10 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: Robert Markham

Great x 1 Grandmother: Margaret Markham

Father: Henry Willoughby 11 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Filiol

Great x 3 Grandfather: William Filiol

Great x 2 Grandfather: John Filiol

Great x 1 Grandfather: William Filiol of Woodlands and Filiols Hall

GrandMother: Anne Filiol

Francis Willoughby 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Reginald Grey 3rd Baron Grey Ruthyn 5 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Edward Grey Baron Ferrers of Groby 6 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Joan Astley Baroness Grey Ruthyn 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England

Great x 2 Grandfather: John Grey 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Ferrers 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Ferrers 6th Baroness Ferrers Groby 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Isabel Mowbray Baroness Berkeley 3 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Grey 1st Marquess Dorset 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Woodville

Great x 3 Grandfather: Richard Woodville 1st Earl Rivers

Great x 4 Grandmother: Joan Bittelsgate

Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Woodville Queen Consort England 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Peter Luxemburg I Count Saint Pol 4 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Jacquetta of Luxemburg Duchess Bedford 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Margherita Baux 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King John "Lackland" of England

GrandFather: Thomas Grey 2nd Marquess Dorset 4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Bonville 1st Baron Bonville 7 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: William Bonville 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Grey 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: William Bonville 6th Baron Harington 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Harrington 5th Baron Harington

Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Harrington

Great x 1 Grandmother: Cecily Bonville Marchioness Dorset 3 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Ralph Neville 1st Earl of Westmoreland 5 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Richard Neville Earl Salisbury Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Joan Beaufort Countess of Westmoreland Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 2 Grandmother: Katherine Neville Baroness Bonville and Hastings 2 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Montagu 1st Count Perche 4th Earl Salisbury 3 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Alice Montagu 5th Countess of Salisbury 3 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Eleanor Holland 2 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Mother: Anne Grey 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Nicholas Wotton

Great x 2 Grandfather: Nicholas Wotton

Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Corbie

Great x 3 Grandmother: Joan Corbie

Great x 1 Grandfather: Robert Wotton of Boughton Malherbe

GrandMother: Margaret Wotton Marchioness Dorset

Francis Willoughby 1546-1596 appears on the following Descendants Family Trees:

Royal Ancestors of Francis Willoughby 1546-1596

Royal Descendants of Francis Willoughby 1546-1596

Ancestors of Francis Willoughby 1546-1596