Richard Wentworth (nobleman)

Sir Richard Wentworth and 5th Baron le Despencer of the 1387 creation (c. 1480 – 1528) was an English nobleman who served as the Sheriff of Norfolk and Suffolk from 1509 to 1510, and later from 1516 to 1517.

[1][5] Wentworth served at the battle of the Spurs in 1513 against France and was present at the Field of the Cloth of Gold in Calais, seven years later, in June 1520.

[1][3]: 22 [6] The Wentworths were originally from Yorkshire but a branch of the family had settled in Nettlestead, Suffolk, beginning with Richards great-grandfather Roger Westworth (d.

The first time, for his 1509 knighting, his coat of arms are described as follows:[8]: 42 To that, the crest is described as a Or (golden) griffin in the passant position (depicted as walking with the right forepaw raised from the ground).

When knighted for the second time, his coat of arms has become more detailed:[8]: 46 The crest has undergone major changes, as it is now an ewer, pitcher or jug encircled by an Argent (golden) wreath.