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Cecily Heron (née More; 1507–?), one of Thomas More's children, was part of a circle of exceptionally educated and accomplished women who exemplified "learned ladies" for the next two centuries.
Feb 27, 2022 · Explore genealogy for Cecily (More) Heron born abt. 1507 England died 1540 England including ancestors + children + 1 photos + more in the free family tree community.
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- Giles Heron
A portrait drawing of Cicely Heron (b.1507), daughter of Sir Thomas More, bust-length to front, facing three-quarters right. She wears a headdress, a dress with a square décolletage, and a pendant. The sitters bodice has been loosened to reveal her yellow kirtle beneath, showing her to be pregnant.
Oct 20, 2016 · On 29 September 1525, Cecily married Giles Heron who was ward to Thomas More in 1523 after the death of his father. Cecily and Giles had three children: Thomas, John and Anne. Giles Heron was hanged, drawn and quartered at Tyburn on charges of treason in 1540.
Aug 4, 2017 · With Giles Heron, we have a connection to St. Thomas More; he was one of More's wards and married More's daughter Cecily: Giles Heron’s father had served both Henry VII and Henry VIII as treasurer of the chamber.
Cecily Heron (née More) (born 1507), Youngest daughter of Sir Thomas More. Sitter in 8 portraits.
Cecily Heron (née More; 1507–?), one of Thomas More's children, was part of a circle of exceptionally educated and accomplished women who exemplified "learned ladies" for the next two centuries. Early life and education