Thomas Billingsley (Obiit 167..)
He taught this407 earle <of Dorset> and his 30 gentlemen to ride the great horse. He taught this408 Prince Elector Palatine of the Rhine and his brothers.
He ended his dayes at the countesse of Thanet’s (daughter and co-heire of Richard, earl of Dorset)... 167-; dyed praying on his knees.
Notes
406Sir Thomas Billingsley was the best horseman in England, and out of England no man exceeded him.