Who was Thomas Malory?
A Poet.
Date and Place of Birth:
Earl fifteenth Century circa 1405. Possibly of
Welsh extraction but there is some evidence he was Sir Thomas Malory
of Newbold Revel, Warwickshire.
Family Background:
Probably a Knight and therefore a member of the
minor gentry.
Education:
Probably from local clerics and members of his
family.
Chronology/Biography of Thomas Malory:
1450's: Committed
a long list of crimes including burglary, rape, attempting to attack
the Duke of Buckingham and sheep rustling. Twice elected to Parliament.
1460's: Pardoned
by King Henry V1 on at least one occasion but was also excluded
from pardon by both King Henry V1 and Edward 1V.
Written Works:
- 1470: “L' Morte
D'Arthur”. (possibly written whilst the author was in prison).
Marriage:
Unknown.
Places of Interest:
WARWICKSHIRE:
Newbold Revel
Date and Place of Death:
14th March 1471, London.
Age at Death:
Late 60's
Site of Grave:
Chapel of St. Francis at Grey Friar’s,
near Newgate, London.
Further Information:
Sir Thomas Malory
Society.
