Thomas Chaucer, Thomas Chaucer of Ewelme, Member of Parliament, Speaker of the House of Commons
Dates: c.1367–1434
Biography
A prominent fifteenth-century landowner and parliamentarian, son of the poet Geoffrey Chaucer. He was lord of Ewelme and held Ackhampstead Manor for life during the Bessels period.
Notes / Sources
His life interest should not be treated as proof that he owned the manor in fee.
Research sources:
- Ackhampstead historical account citing a 1429 record of the reversion of the manor of Akhampstede held by Thomas Chaucer for life; the Lewknor Manors account gives the corresponding 1412 trust context. — https://www.friethhistory.org/A%20History%20of%20Frieth/090_Ackhampstead.html
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