English courtier and MP
The Discovery of the Gunpowder Plot and the Taking of Guy Fawkes (c. 1823) by Henry Perronet Briggs ; Knyvet wears the breastplate
Arms of Knyvett: Argent, a bend sable a bordure engrailed of the last
Monument to Thomas Knyvet, 1st Baron Knyvet, Stanwell Church, Surrey
Latin inscription on mural monument to Thomas Knyvet, 1st Baron Knyvet, Stanwell Church
Founder's inscribed tablet and arms, above entrance door of Lord Knyvett's Free School , High Street, Stanwell, Middlesex. Founded by the will of Thomas Knyvet, 1st Baron Knyvet. The cartouche above shows the arms of Kynvett impaling Hayward (Gules, a lion rampant argent crowned or ), for his wife Elizabeth Hayward
Thomas Knyvet, 1st Baron Knyvet (; or Knevytt, Knyvett, Knevett, Knevitt; 1545[ 1] – 27 July 1622) was an English courtier and Member of Parliament who played a part in foiling the Gunpowder Plot .