Sir Thomas Fogge

1470 - August 16, 1512

House: Fogge, Haute, Kempe, Oxenbridge, Pollard, Green, Stafford

Titles: Porter of Calais, Sergeant Porter of Calais

Sir Thomas Fogge was a significant figure in the late 15th and early 16th centuries, serving as the Sergeant Porter of Calais under Kings Henry VII and Henry VIII. His role as Porter of Calais placed him at a strategic point of English continental influence, managing the gateway to the English Pale in France.

Notable events

1470
Born into the Fogge family, an influential Kentish lineage.
late 15th century
Became Sergeant Porter of Calais, a position of military and political importance.
1485
Witnessed the rise of Henry VII and the establishment of the Tudor dynasty, which would have impacted his career.
1509
Saw the accession of Henry VIII, under whom he continued his service.
1512
Died during the reign of Henry VIII, marking the end of his service.

Other details

Death: Died at the age of approximately 42 in Canterbury, Kent, England.

Children: 2 daughters, Alice Oxenbridge and Dame Anne Pollard

Marriages: Married to Eleanor Kempe.

Sources

Compiled from various 3rd hand sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/