William Blount
d. 1534
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William Blount, fourth Baron Mountjoy, was Erasmus's pupil, then his patron, and finally his lifelong friend: it was at Mountjoy's invitation that Erasmus first came to England, and Erasmus dedicated work to him. He was tutor to the young Henry the Eighth. He died in 1534, and his daughter Catherine married Sir Maurice Berkeley, the standard-bearer.
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✓ DOCUMENTED as to the relationship (Burke's/Kingsley/thepeerage; nationally documented figure): WILLIAM BLOUNT, 4TH BARON MOUNTJOY (c.1478-1534) - humanist patron, PUPIL-COMPANION AND LIFELONG PATRON-FRIEND OF ERASMUS (who came to England at his invitation and dedicated works to him); companion of the young HENRY VIII; Master of the Mint; Chamberlain to Queen Katherine of Aragon. Father of Catherine (m. Sir Maurice Berkeley - our line). The Blount/Mountjoy pedigree above him is standard peerage material - printed pedigree, not entered (extendable). Direct ancestor. Added 21 Jul 2026.