William Compton (courtier)

Sir William Compton
Compton Winyates (stained glass)
Sir William Compton and his 1st wife, engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar
Born
William Compton

c. 1482
Compton, Warwickshire, England
Died30 June 1528(1528-06-30) (aged 45–46)
Resting placeCompton Wynyates, Warwickshire, England
52°04′26″N 1°31′07″W / 52.073980°N 1.518650°W / 52.073980; -1.518650
Occupation(s)Soldier and courtier
Spouses
Werburga Brereton
(m. 1512)
Elizabeth Stonor
(after 1523)
Children
  • Peter Compton
  • Mary Compton
Parents
  • Edmund Compton
  • Joan Aylworth
Arms of Compton: Sable, a Lion passant guardant Or between three Esquire's Helmets Argent

Sir William Compton (c. 1482 – 30 June 1528) was a soldier and one of the most prominent courtiers during the reign of Henry VIII of England.[1]

  1. ^ Brodie 1887, pp. 452–453.