Sir Edward Woodville Knight [58298] ²⁵

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Knight of the Garter <http://www.tudorplace.com.ar/Documents/Knights%20of%20the%20Garter.htm>. Captain of the Island of Wight in 1490. It is uncertain as to whether he was made Lord of the Island, but it seems likely. Soon after his appointment, he led an expedition to France, to assist the Duke of Brittany against the French King. 40 gentlemen and ABT 400 commoners embarked at St Helens on four ships. They were joined in Brittany, by 1500 of the Duke's soldiers but were disastrously defeated. Sir Edward and all his men were slain, save one boy, who brought home the bad news. There was hardly a family on the Island who didn't lose a relation in that ill-fated expedition. Sir Edward died unmarried. Henry VII <http://www.tudorplace.com.ar/aboutHenryVII.htm> never again granted away the Lordship of the Isle of Wight, which has remained in the crown ever since. The Island's government was changed into a more military appointment, with titles such as Captain or Governor.