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John (de) Welles, 1st Viscount Welles, KG (c. 1450 – 9 February 1499) was an English Lancastrian nobleman who was made a Knight of the Garter. John was born about 1450 to Lionel de Welles, 6th Baron Welles and Margaret Beauchamp .
Soldier John Welles, 1st Viscount Welles, K.G. was buried in Westminster Abbey and early tomb lists say he was buried in the north part of the old (1220) Lady Chapel. Many coffins were removed when the chapel was rebuilt from 1503 by Henry VII.
Jul 19, 2020 · John Welles, 1st Viscount Welles KG (c. 1450 - 09 February 1499 London) was an English Lancastrian Nobleman who was made a Knight of the Garter. John was born about 1450 to Lionel de Welles and Margaret Beauchamp.
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Dec 5, 2022 · Explore genealogy for John Welles born abt. 1450 Welle, Lincolnshire, England died 1499 Westminster, Middlesex, England including ancestors + 2 genealogist comments + more in the free family tree community.
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John “1st Viscount” Welles. Birth. 1450. Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Unitary Authority, Lincolnshire, England. Death. 9 Feb 1499 (aged 48–49) London, City of London, Greater London, England. Burial. Westminster Abbey.
Battle of Towton. On 29 Mar 1461 the Battle of Towton was a decisive victory for King Edward IV of England (age 18) bringing to an end the first war of the Wars of the Roses. Said to be the bloodiest battle on English soil 28000 were killed mainly during the rout that followed the battle.
John (de) Welles, 1st Viscount Welles, KG (c. 1450 – 9 February 1498) was an English Lancastrian nobleman who was made a Knight of the Garter. John was born about 1450 to Lionel de Welles, 6th Baron Welles and Margaret Beauchamp.
