Madeley Old Manor
Poyntz
### Poyntz

Following the death of the 3rd Duke, the manor of Madeley was granted to Sir Francis Poyntz (d.1528\),Madeley Village Website 3rd son of Sir [Robert Poyntz (died 1520\)](/wiki/Robert_Poyntz_%28died_1520%29 "Robert Poyntz (died 1520)"),[Maclean, Sir John](/wiki/John_MacLean_%28historian%29 "John MacLean (historian)") \& Heane, W.C., (Eds.), *The Visitation of the County of Gloucester Taken in the Year 1623 by Henry Chitty and John Phillipot as Deputies to William Camden Clarenceux King of Arms*, etc, London, 1885, pp.129,133 (pedigree of Poyntz) [lord](/wiki/Lord_of_the_manor "Lord of the manor") of the [manor of Iron Acton](/wiki/Manor_of_Iron_Acton "Manor of Iron Acton") in [Gloucestershire](/wiki/Gloucestershire "Gloucestershire"), chancellor to Queen Catherine of Aragon (1485\-1536\), first wife of King Henry VIII. Following his death in 1528 his wife (Jane or Joan Browne, daughter of Sir Matthew Browne of Betchworth, Surrey), continued the lease, and was succeeded by his nephew.Madeley Village Website


What were some notable accomplishments or roles held by Sir Francis Poyntz?