Maurice Bruyn

Sir Maurice Bruyn (or Brewyn) of South Ockendon (or South Okington), Essex (14 September 1386 – 8 November 1466) was an English knight. Family Sir Maurice Bruyn was born 14 September 1386 at South Ockendon, Essex, the son of Sir Ingram Bruyn of South Ockendon, Essex (Titchfield, Hampshire, 6 December 1353, baptized Chark, Titchfield, Hampshire, 6 December 1353 – 12 August 1400, buried South Ockendon, Essex) and Elizabeth de la Pole (14 July 1362 – 14 December 1403). He was named after his great-grandfather Maurice le Brun, 1st Baron Brun. The Bruyn family also held the manor of Beckenham, Kent. Life He was appointed High Sheriff of Essex in 1423, and in 1435. Before 1527 the position included Hertfordshire under the one title.