| Constituency | Dates |
|---|---|
| Helston | 1584 |
Family and Education
2nd s. of Richard Prideaux of Theuborough by his 2nd w. Katherine, da. of Sir John Arundell of Trerice. educ. L. Inn 1572, called 1581. m. Joan, da. of John Bevill of Killigarth, Cornw., 2s. 3da.
Offices Held
Butler, L. Inn 1598–9.
Address
Main residence: Westwood in Crediton, Devon.
biography text
Prideaux was a lawyer who presumably owed his return for Helston to his maternal grandfather Sir John Arundell, the recorder. He died in January 1604, leaving his goods and a life interest in his estates to his ‘most dear’ wife, whom he appointed executrix. Both sons and the eldest daughter received £200 and the two younger daughters £160 each. The will was proved 3 Feb. 1604.1Vivian, Vis. Devon, 619; Black Bk. L. Inn, i. 422; ii. 57; HMC Hatfield, x. 90; PCC 16 Harte.
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Notes
- 1. Vivian, Vis. Devon, 619; Black Bk. L. Inn, i. 422; ii. 57; HMC Hatfield, x. 90; PCC 16 Harte.