Sir Richard Empson, minister of Henry VII, was a son of Peter Empson. Educated as a lawyer, he soon attained considerable success in his profession, and in 1491 was a Knight of the shire for Northampt
Sir Richard Empson (left), with Henry VII and Sir Edmund Dudley.
The Description of Giles Mompesson late knight censured by Parliament the 17th of March, Anno 1620