John Morgan (of Tredegar)

Sir John Morgan was a Welsh nobleman.

Biography

Sir John Morgan was a descendant of Morgan ap Maredudd. He was created a Knight of the Holy Sepulchre (possibly c.1448). He was the father of Elizabeth Morgan (c.1474 – before 1501) who married John Clinton, 7th Baron Clinton (1471–1514).

A view of the remaining wing of Sir John's Tudor Manor House (right) from the Cedar Garden.
A view of the inward-facing side of the Tudor wing from the courtyard.

Sir John was a supporter of Henry Tudor and his claim as King of England. When Henry ascended to the throne in 1485, it was of great benefit to Sir John and his family. As such, Henry appointed Sir John as Sheriff of Wentloog and Newport and made Steward of the Machen Commote on 7 November 1485. His elevation to officer of the Tudor crown placed Sir John Morgan's influence and power at a new height. Around 1490, he commissioned the building of a new house at Tredegar. A wing of Sir John's stone manor house still exists, and is now the oldest part of the present day Tredegar House.

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