Thomas West, 8th Baron De La Warr
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Thomas West, 8th Baron De La Warr and 5th Baron West KB KG (c.1457–1525) succeeded to his titles at the age of 19. He had an active military career under both Henry VII and Henry VIII, and was multiply honored as a result.
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- In 1478, he was made a Knight of the Bath.
- In 1497, he commanded a retinue in the Battle of Deptford Bridge.
- In 1510, he was made a Knight of the Garter.
- In 1513, he commanded a retinue in the Battle of the Spurs.
- In 1520, he was part of Henry VIII's retinue at the Field of the Cloth of Gold.
He married three times and fathered ten children, including his heir, Thomas, and Sir Owen West, among whose heirs the Barony of West remains abeyant to this day.
| Preceded by Richard West |
Baron De La Warr 1475–1525 |
Succeeded by Thomas West |
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