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Sir Benedict Seeley

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Sir Benedict Seeley
Also Known As:	"Seely", "Seeley", "Cely", "Cailly"
Death:	1399
Immediate Family:	Son of Le Viconte de Cailly Cely); Edward Seeley and Joan Swanson Father of Sir William Seeley

Managed by:	Patricia Ann Hill
Last Updated:	April 27, 2022

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Who for his attachment to his Sovereign ye unfortunate Richard the 2nd was beheaded Anno 1399 together with ye Dukes of Surrey and Exeter, ye Earls of Gloster, Huntingdon and others, was nominated by ye King for a Knight Companion of ye Most Noble Order of ye Garter but ye tragical end of ye Prince prevented Sir Benedict from being elected and installed. (re: Shakespeare's "Richard the Second" , Act 5 Scene 6 for mention of Sir Benedict "Sir Bennet")

Son of ye Viscount de CAILLY, went to England with ye Conqueror 1066 and was at ye memorable battle of Hastings where King Harold was slain.

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