Yes, William Blount who was a land speculator did indeed own land. He owned land in Knoxville, Tennessee where he lived until he died.
Elizabeth "Bessie" Blount was one of the mistresses of King Henry VIII of England. She had a son with the King, Henry FitzRoy, who was the only illegitimate child that Henry acknowledged as his own.
If you're looking for the Bessie or Elizabeth Blount who was in The Tudor times (She was born 1502 then died 1539 or 1540),she was one of Henry VIII's mistresses, and probably one the most important too, because she bore Henry VIII a son, called Henry FitzRoy who King Henry acknowledged as his own son, and he might have legitimized him, but Henry FitzRoy died of consumption in 1536. Also, Elizabeth or Bessie had been the king's mistress for probably the longest time than any of his other mistresses. Elizabeth/Bessie's real name was Elizabeth Blount, she was daughter of Sir John Blount. 'Bessie Blount' is short for Elizabeth Blount or 'Bessie Blount' is better known as Elizabeth Blount than Elizabeth Blount. So yes, Bessie Blount and Elizabeth Blount is the same person. If you would like to find out more about Elizabeth or Bessie Blount, go to this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Blount "Bessie" is a common nickname for Elizabeth, as are 'Beth', 'Bess', and 'Betty'. Such names are most often written thus: Elizabeth 'Bessie' Blount.
Elizabeth Bessie Blount was the mistress of King Henry VIII with whom she bore a son. Born to Sir John Blount and Catherine Pershall, who were loyal servants the King kept close by, she lived with him.
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William Penn didn't need to say anything because the king owed a debt to William Penn Sr., but he died before the king could give him the land, so he gave it to the second best thing, William Penn Jr.
how did william blount
William Blount was born on March 26, 1749.
William Blount was born on March 26, 1749.
William Blount Carter was born in 1792.
William Blount Carter died in 1848.
William Grainger Blount was born in 1784.
William Grainger Blount died in 1827.
William B. Blount was born in 1954.
William Blount Mansion was created in 1792.
William Blount attend William Blount high schol through 9-12 Grade .
William Blount was 51 years old when he died.
William Blount was a wealthy delegate in the constitution. He also was supposedly involved in a conspiracy now known as Blount's Conspiracy.