Category Archives: Dymoke

Dymoke – The name of Champions

Posted on December 14, 2010 by

Dymoke is the name of an English family holding the office of king’s champion. The functions of the champion were to ride into Westminster Hall at the coronation banquet, and challenge all comers to impugn the King’s title (see Champion). … Continue reading →

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Sir. William Coffin

Posted on August 2, 2008 by

Born about 1495, younger brother of Richard Coffin, lord of the manor of Alwington and High Sheriff of Devon in the late 15th century. He joined Henry VIII’s household about 1515, and took part, as a gentleman of the privy … Continue reading →

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The King’s Champion – Sir John Dymoke

Posted on August 2, 2008 by

Born by 1508, first son of Sir Robert Dymoke of Scrivelsby by Anne, dau. and heiress of John Sparrow of London. Educ. ?I. Temple. Married by 1 Apr 1529, Anne, dau. of Sir George Tailboys, de jure 9th Lord Kyme. … Continue reading →

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