Sir Richard Waller was an English soldier and official. His most notable achievement was the capturing of the Duke of Orléans at the Battle of Agincourt, which earned him a knighthood.

History

Richard was born in Groombridge, Kent around the year 1395.^[1] His father was John Waller and his mother was Margaret Waller (née Landsdale).^[1] His mother was originally from Sussex and his grandfather, Thomas Waller, also hailed from Sussex.

Richard served in the English army under Henry V during the Hundred Years' War. He fought in the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, where he captured Charles d'Orléans, the Duke of Orléans.^[1] He was knighted on the battlefield for his actions by his king. Richard also fought in the Battle of Verneuil.^[1]

After his military service, Richard served as an official. He served as sheriff of Surrey and Sussex from 1433 until the following year; additionally, he was made sheriff of Kent in 1437 and again only remained in office until the following year.^[1]

Family

He had seven sons and 2 daughters with his wife Silvia: two sons named Richard and John, a daughter named Alice^[1] and a daughter named Ann. His son John became a member of Parliament for Hindon.

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