Thomas Monck

For the British Olympic rower, see Thomas Monk (rower). For the Irish balloonist, see Thomas Monck Mason.

Arms of Monck of Potheridge, Devon: Gules, a chevron between three lion's heads erased argent[1]
Royal licence to alienate the manor of Dolton granted in 1619 by King James I to Sir Thomas Monck (died 1627) of Potheridge, Devon, and his wife Elizabeth. Great Seal of King James I appended. Displayed in Dolton Church

Sir Thomas Monck (1570 – 1627) (alias Monk, Monke, etc.) of Potheridge in the parish of Merton, Devon, was Member of Parliament for Camelford, Cornwall, in 1626. He was the father of George Monck, 1st Duke of Albemarle (1608–70), KG and of Nicholas Monck (c. 1610–1661), Bishop of Hereford.

  1. ^ Vivian, Lt.Col. J.L., (Ed.) The Visitations of the County of Devon: Comprising the Heralds' Visitations of 1531, 1564 & 1620, Exeter, 1895, p.568, pedigree of Monk of Potheridge