Thomas Wentworth, 1st Baron Wentworth (1501-1551), Lord Chamberlain
Sitter in 2 portraits
Wentworth was created baron by Henry VIII, whose divorce he supported. Under Edward VI he helped to overthrow Edward Seymour, 'The Protector' , and he was made a Privy Councillor (1549-51).
Category
Politics, Government and Diplomacy
Place
Suffolk




