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Who was He? 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: 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.