Francis was born about 1490 in Cheydinhall, Buckinghamshire, England, the son of sir Thomas Bryan and Margaret Bourchier.
He died on 02 FEB 1550. The place is not known.
His wife was Joan Fitzgerald. They were married, but the date and place have not been found. Their two known children were sir Francis (?-?) and Elizabeth (?-?).
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sir Francis Bryan |
sir Thomas Bryan |
sir Thomas Bryan |
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Margaret Bowsey |
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Margaret Bourchier |
sir Humphrey Bourchier |
sir John KG Bourchier |
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Margery Berners |
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Elizabeth Tilney |
sir Frederick Tilney |
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Elizabeth Cheyney |
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| Birth | ABT 1490 |
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| Death | 2 FEB 1550 |
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Note 1
Unlike many of his contemporaries, Bryan always retained Henry's favour, achieving this by altering his opinions to conform to the king's. His lack of principle at the time of his cousin Anne Boleyn's downfall led to his earning the nickname "the Vicar of Hell"