William Catesby was one of Richard III of England's principal councillors.
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10 Facts About William Catesby
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William Catesby served as Chancellor of the Exchequer and Speaker of the House of Commons during Richard's reign.
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William Catesby married Margaret, daughter of William La Zouche, 6th Baron Zouche of Harringworth; the couple had three sons.
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William Catesby was a member of the Council that ruled during the reign of Edward V After Richard was enthroned, Catesby was one of King Richard's closest advisors.
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William Catesby served as Chancellor of the Exchequer, and as Speaker of the English House of Commons during the Parliament of 1484, in which he sat as knight of the shire for Northamptonshire.
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William Catesby received a substantial grant of land from the king, enough to make him richer than most knights.
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William Catesby was one of the two councillors who are reputed to have told the king that marrying Elizabeth of York would cause rebellions in the north.
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William Catesby fought alongside Richard at the Battle of Bosworth Field and was captured.
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William Catesby was succeeded by his eldest son, George, to whom the family seat of Ashby St Legers was later restored.
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