Richard Grenville (died 1550)

Early in his career Richard Grenville had some minor posts in the royal household.

He was Justice of the Peace for Cornwall from 1524 till his death and also in Devon, at Exeter from 1535 to 1547.

In the Prayer Book Rebellion of 1549 Grenville was called upon against the western rebels, and with a company of friends and followers he defended Trematon Castle.

When they were unsuccessful in defending the castle, he and his wife were held in custody in Launceston prison.

Their son, Sir Roger Grenville, had been captain of the Mary Rose and drowned when it sank in Portsmouth Harbour in 1545.

Arms of Grenville: Gules, three clarions or
Early 16th c. bench end in Sutcombe Church in Devon, showing the arms of Grenville