Thomas Darcy, 1st Baron Darcy of Chiche

The Lord Darcy of Chiche
Thomas Darcy, 1st Baron Darcy of Chiche
Lord Chamberlain
In office
1551–1553
MonarchEdward VI
Preceded byThe Lord Wentworth
Succeeded bySir John Gage
Personal details
Born4 December 1506
Died28 June 1558(1558-06-28) (aged 51)
Wivenhoe, Essex, England
Resting placeSt Osyth, Essex, England
SpouseElizabeth de Vere
ChildrenJohn de Vere, 2nd Baron Darcy of Chiche
OccupationCourtier
Arms of Sir Thomas Darcy,
1st Baron Darcy of Chiche, KG

Thomas Darcy, 1st Baron Darcy of Chiche KG (4 December 1506 – 28 June 1558) was an English courtier during the reign of Edward VI. He served as Vice-Chamberlain of the Household and Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard between 1550 and 1551 before his appointment as Lord Chamberlain of the Household. He was placed under house arrest for his support of Lady Jane Grey as Edward's successor.


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