Biography of John Sharpe of Coggleshall in Essex -1518
On 26 Nov 1460 John Sharpe of Coggleshall in Essex was appointed Receiver of the Duchy of Lancaster for Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
After 21 Apr 1509 Thomas Wriothesley (age 21), who wasn't present, made a drawing of the death of Henry VII (deceased). The drawing shows those present and in some cases provides their arms by which they can be identified. From top left clockwise:
Bishop Richard Foxe (age 61).
Two tonsured clerics.
George Hastings 1st Earl Huntingdon (age 22).
Richard Weston of Sutton Place (age 44).
Richard Clement of Ingham Mote (age 27).
Matthew Baker Governor of Jersey.
John Sharpe of Coggleshall in Essex.
Physician holding urine bottle.
William Tyler.
Hugh Denys.
William Fitzwilliam 1st Earl of Southampton (age 19) closing the King's eyes. There is doubt as to whether the person shown is William Fitzwilliam 1st Earl of Southampton (age 19) given his age of around nineteen at the King's death. He appears to be holding a Staff of Office although sources state he wasn't appointed Gentleman Usher, in which role he would have a Staff of Office, until Henry VIII's Coronation in Jun 1509.
The Arms below him are Quarterly 1 Lozengy argent & gules (FitzWilliam); 2 Arms of John Neville 1st Marquess Montagu 3 Quartered 1 possibly Plantagenet with white border ie Holland 2&3 Tibetot, 4 Unknown, overall a star for difference indicating third son. William Fitzwilliam 1st Earl of Southampton (age 19) was his father's third son, and his mother was Lucy Neville (age 41) daughter of John Neville 1st Marquess Montagu. It appears correct that the person represented is William Fitzwilliam 1st Earl of Southampton (age 19). William Fitzwilliam 1st Earl of Southampton (age 19) was the childhood companion of Henry VIII (age 17).
Physician holding urine bottle.
Richard Weston of Sutton Place: he and Anne Sandys were married. In 1465 he was born. In 1541 he died.
Matthew Baker Governor of Jersey: From 1486 he was appointed Governor of Jersey. In May 1513 he died in Bermondsey Abbey.
On 25 Dec 1513 John Sharpe of Coggleshall in Essex was knighted by King Henry VIII of England and Ireland (age 22).
On 07 Jun 1518 John Sharpe of Coggleshall in Essex made his will.
On 16 Oct 1518 John Sharpe of Coggleshall in Essex was appointed Steward of the Duchy of Lancaster for Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
On 22 Jan 1519 John Sharpe of Coggleshall in Essex died.
On 12 Feb 1519 John Sharpe's will was proved.
On 27 Nov 1520 John Sharpe's Inquisition Post Mortem was held.
