Lord (Sir) Thomas Hoo
- Born: 1397, Luton Hoo, Bedfordshire
- Marriage: Elizabeth Wychingham
- Died: 13 February 1455, Herstmonceux All Saints Church, Sussex aged 58
 General Notes:
Thomas Hoo fought for Henry VI of England in France, and for his services was made, first Keeper of the Seals, then Chancellor of France. In 1439, he was granted the castle, lordship and honour of Hastings, and in 1445 elected Knight of the Garter. Two years later he was created Baron of Hoo and Hastings. He was also known as 1st Baron Hoo and Hastings.
Noted events in his life were:
• Marriage: to Elizabeth Wychingham, 1421, Luton Hoo, Bedfordshire.
• Marriage: to Eleanor Welles, 1444, Luton Hoo, Bedfordshire.
Thomas married Elizabeth Wychingham, daughter of Sir Nicholas Wychingham and Joan Unknown. (Elizabeth Wychingham was born in 1400 in Witchingham, Norfolk and died in 1430 in Luton Hoo, Bedfordshire.)
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