James Scudamore (courtier)
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Sir James Scudamore (also spelled Skidmore, Skidmur, Skidmuer or Scidmore; 1568–1619) was a gentleman usher at the court of Queen Elizabeth I. Born at Holme Lacy, Herefordshire, he was the eldest son of John Scudamore, Custos Rotulorum of Herefordshire and his first wife Eleanor Croft, daughter of former Lord Deputy of Ireland James Croft. He would assume that title in 1616, and remained Custos Rotulorum for two years until his own death in 1619. Scudamore was respected for his tilting skill and his embodiment of the ideals of chivalry.
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Born | 1568 Holme Lacy, Herefordshire, England |
Died | 1619 London, England |
Resting place | Holme Lacy, Herefordshire, England |
Nationality | English |
Occupation | Courtier |
Title | Sir |
Predecessor | John Scudamore |
Successor | John Scudamore, 1st Viscount Scudamore |
Spouse(s) | Mary Houghton[1] Mary Throckmorton[1] |
Children | John Scudamore, 1st Viscount Scudamore Sir James Scudamore Barnabas Scudamore |
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