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The Leveson Family, 1550-1605

The late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries were an exciting time for the Leveson family who were prominent in political and military roles during this period. The Sutherland Papers contain legal documents relating to Sir Walter Leveson’s turbulent life of debt and accusations of piracy brought against him in the late sixteenth century. Sir John Leveson of Halling enjoyed a successful career as the Deputy Lieutenant of Kent, defending the county against Spanish invasion during the Armada and apprehending the Earl of Essex in his revolt against Queen Elizabeth in 1601. The charismatic Sir Richard Leveson made his name in the English Navy and was created Vice Admiral by James I in 1604. From piracy to the Admiralty, click on the links below to learn about the Leveson family during the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries.

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Sir Walter Leveson (1550-1602)

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Sir John Leveson of Halling (1555-1615)

Click here to see documents relating to Sir John Leveson of Halling (1555-1615) in the Sutherland Papers

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Vice Admiral Sir Richard Leveson (c.1570-1605)

Click here to see documents relating to Vice Admiral Sir Richard Leveson (c.1570-1605) in the Sutherland Papers

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