Thomas Darcy , 1st Baron Darcy of Darcy or of Temple Hurst , ( 1467 – 30 June 1537 ) was an English nobleman , the only son , and heir , of Sir William Darcy ( 1443 – 30 May 1488 ) and his wife , Euphemia Langton , the daughter of Sir John Langton . Darcy was opposed to the Dissolution of the Monasteries , and for his role in the Pilgrimage of Grace was convicted of high treason for delivering up Pontefract Castle to the rebels . He was executed on Tower Hill 30 June 1537
Pilgrimage of Grace
Pilgrimage of Grace
Thomas Darcy, 1st Baron Darcy de Darcy