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3 unusual facts about Thomas Wharton


Mallerstang

This uprising against King Henry VIII was put down by a military force commanded by Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk, aided by Sir Thomas Wharton, 1st Baron Wharton (whose seat, Wharton Hall, lies just to the north of the parish).

Thomas Wharton, 1st Baron Wharton

Wharton and Lennox left Carlisle on the 20th, sending on Henry Wharton to burn Drumlanrig and Durisdeer.

Thomas Wharton, 1st Marquess of Wharton

He is generally credited as author of the original lyrics of Lillibullero, which "rhymed King James out of England".


Aritha Van Herk

As a university professor she has guided many of her graduate students to literary success, including Anita Rau Badami, Thomas Wharton, and Jessica Grant.


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