Bourchier was a member of Henry VII's privy council and when Henry VIII became king, he was made captain of the new bodyguard, and in 1513 was lieutenant-general of the spears in Therouanne and Tournai.
Bourchier was a member of Henry VII's privy council. He was made captain of the new bodyguard. He in 1513 was lieutenant-general of the spears in Therouanne and Tournai. Henry VIII became king.