William Peryam

Sir William Peryam (1534–1604), portrait made around the end of the 16th century.
Sir William Peryam (1534–1604), detail from his monument in Crediton Church, Devon
Sir William Peryam (1534–1604), by unknown artist, watercolour, c. 1600. Given in 1877 to the National Portrait Gallery, London, by the Society of Judges and Serjeants-at-Law. Ref: NPG 477
Arms of Sir William Peryam (died 1604): Gules, a chevron engrailed between three lion's faces or, detail from heraldic window c. 1924 in Crediton Church, Devon, south wall of south transept, bequeathed by Rev. W.M. Smith-Dorrien (died 1924), Vicar of Crediton

Sir William Peryam (1534 – 9 October 1604) of Little Fulford, near Crediton in Devon, was an English judge who rose to the position of Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer in 1593, and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth I.


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