William Compton (courtier)
Sir William Compton | |
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Sir William Compton and his 1st wife, engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar | |
| Born | William Compton c. 1482 Compton, Warwickshire, England |
| Died | 30 June 1528 (aged 45–46) |
| Resting place | Compton Wynyates, Warwickshire, England 52°04′26″N 1°31′07″W / 52.073980°N 1.518650°W |
| Occupation(s) | Soldier and courtier |
| Spouses | Werburga Brereton
(m. 1512; died 1525)Elizabeth Stonor (after 1525) |
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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.