Sir
William Catesby (
1450-
1485) was a prominent member of the group that supported
Richard III of England during his brief reign. He was a member of the Council that ruled during the reign of
Edward V, serving as a spy for the Duke of Gloucester (soon to be Richard III). After Richard was enthroned, Catesby served as
Chancellor of the Exchequer, and as Speaker of the
House of Commons during the Parliament of 1484.
He fought for Richard at the Battle of Bosworth Field, and was captured and executed after the battle.