John Marney, 2nd Baron Marney

He succeeded his father in 1523 to the barony and his unfinished house of Layer Marney Tower.

[1] He was appointed keeper of Rochester Castle, Kent for life on 18 May 1509.

[2] He served under his father in the French campaign of 1513 and was present at Henry VIII’s meetings with the French King at the Field of Cloth of Gold.

He is believed to have been a Member of Parliament for Essex in 1523, following his father, but was elevated to the House of Lords soon afterwards.

He had married twice: 1) Christian, the sole daughter and heiress of Sir Roger Newburgh of East Lulworth, Dorset.