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‘the desire to prove himself, but there was a small risk that he could be tempted to rebel. By withholding his lands, Henry drastically restricted Thomas’ income and, as a result, his influence and ability to enjoy the lifestyle of an earl. He would be reliant instead on offices, with their attached fees, given to him by the king and the prospect of lands being restored to him in return for his service.‘
— Aug 03, 2020 09:26AM
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‘Given the ultimately extensive number of children that he fathered in his lifetime, it is possible that, as well as soldier and courtier, he was also a family man who wished to spend more time with his wife and young child. It is probably no coincidence that Thomas retired from court after his father-in-law’s death in 1475 when Elizabeth inherited the manor at Ashwellthorpe, providing them with a home’
— Jul 30, 2020 09:28AM
