William Paulet

Male1482–10 March 1572

Brief Life History of William

When William Paulet was born in 1482, in Old Basing, Hampshire, England, his father, Sir John Paulet, was 22 and his mother, Alice van Hinton, was 22. He married Elizabeth Capell in 1503, in Old Basing, Hampshire, England. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 6 daughters. He died on 10 March 1572, in Deane, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom, at the age of 90, and was buried in Old Basing, Hampshire, England.

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Family Time Line

William Paulet
1482–1572
Elizabeth Capell
1488–1559
Marriage: 1503
Margaret Paulet
1506–1558
Eleanor Paulet
1508–1558
Margery Paulet
1512–
Lord Thomas Pawlett
1516–1566
Lady Alice Paulet
1508–1553
John Paulet
1515–1576
Mary Alice Paulet
1518–1563
Lord Chidiocke Paulet
1520–1574
Elizabeth Paulet
1524–1581

Sources (2)

  • William Paulet, "Find A Grave Index"
  • Wikipedia: William Paulet, 1st Marquess of Winchester

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    1503Old Basing, Hampshire, England
  • Children (9)

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    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (6)

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    World Events (3)

    1549 · Book of Common Prayer

    Age 67

    Book of Common Prayer, a product of the English Reformation, was published in 1549 for assistance in the administration of the sacraments and other rites and ceremonies of the church according to the use of the Church of England. The book outlined morning, evening, and communion prayers and orders for baptism and marriage, thus making England a truly Protestant state.

    1558 · Act of Uniformity

    Age 76

    The Act of Uniformity was passed by the Parliament of England and required all people to go to church once a week. The consequence of not attending church was a fine of 12 pence, which was a considerable amount for a poor person.

    1569 · State Lottery

    Age 87

    A State Lottery was recorded in 1569. The tickets were sold at St. Paul's Cathedral in London.

    Name Meaning

    Spanish: habitational name from any of several places called Paules in the provinces of Zaragoza and Huesca in Aragon, and Albacete.

    Americanized form of Greek Pavlis .

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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