Thomas Denys
Thomas Denys | |
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Arms of Denys of Holcombe Burnel & Bicton, Devon: Ermine, three battle-axes gules | |
| Member of Parliament for Devon | |
| In office 1529 – 1536, 1539–1540, 1553 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1477 Holcombe Burnell, Devon |
| Died | 18 February 1561 (aged 83–84) |
| Spouse(s) | Anne, widow of Thomas Warley Elizabeth Donne |
| Children | with Elizabeth:
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| Parent(s) | Thomas Denys Janera Loveday |
Sir Thomas Denys (c. 1477 – 18 February 1561) of Holcombe Burnell, near Exeter, Devon, was a prominent lawyer who served as Sheriff of Devon nine times between 1507/8 to 1553/4 and as MP for Devon. He acquired large estates in Devon at the Dissolution of the Monasteries.