Thomas Arundell, 1st
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1st Lord Arundell of Wardour, Wiltshire, England, soldier. He was imprisoned in 1580 for refusing to attend Protestant services. As a patriotic Englishman he contributed liberally to the defense of England against the Armada. He went abroad and was distinguished for valor in imperial service against the Turks in Hungary, 1595. In 1605 he was created baron by James I for his loyalty.
Born
- c.1560
- 7 November 1639 at Wardour Castle, Wiltshire, England
MLA Citation
- “Thomas Arundell, 1st”. New Catholic Dictionary. CatholicSaints.Info. 12 December 2019. Web. 19 January 2021. <>