[Buchonius. Primitiae gnomonicae Catoptricae, etc. Avenione, 1635.]
Variety.—In a smaller size.
[Recueil general des Caquets de l'Acouchée. 1623.]
John Mordaunt (born 18th June 1626, died 5th June 1675) was the second son of John Mordaunt, Earl of Peterborough. He was educated at Oxford and was a strong Royalist. In 1658 he was in consequence tried for his life, and only escaped death by one vote. He was with Charles II. on the Continent, and in 1659 was created Viscount Mordaunt of Avalon. In 1660, on the Restoration, Lord Mordaunt was knighted. He commanded a troop of horse and a regiment of foot, and was Constable of Windsor Castle and Keeper of the Great Park. He was also Lord Lieutenant of Surrey.
MUSGRAVE, SIR WILLIAM, BARONET
Crest.—Two arms in armour, gauntleted ppr., holding an annulet or. Musgrave.