Edward Horsey

Biography:

Sir Edward Horsey was a conspirator against Queen Mary then a soldier ambassador and courtier under Queen Elizabeth. He was the eldest son of Jasper Horsey of Exton Devon and his wife Joan who also had three other sons - Francis George and John. Nothing is known of his early life or education but he may have fought as a soldier of fortune on the continent and been part of an embassy to France in 1551.