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517. 1st Duke Henry de GROSMONT of Lancaster [122082] (Henry PLANTAGENET 3rd Earl of Lancaster429, Princess Blanche d'ARTOIS355, Robert I (Comte)263, Louis VIII of France (King)194, Phillip II of France (King)137, Louis VII of France (King)68, Louis VI "The Fat" of France (King)36, Philip I of France (King)19, Henry I of the Franks (King)13, Robert II of the Franks (King)4, Hugues of the Franks (King)1) was born in 1310 in Grosmont Castle Grosmont Monmouthshire Wales and died on 23 Mar 1361 in Leicester Castle Leicester Leicestershire England at age 51. Another name for Henry was 1st Duke Henry de GROSMONT of Lancaster.

General Notes: Wikipedia says, amongst much more,
Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster KG (c. 1310 \endash 23 March 1361), of Bolingbroke Castle in Lincolnshire, was a member of the English royal family and a prominent English diplomat, politician, and soldier. He was the wealthiest and most powerful peer of the realm. The son and heir of Henry, 3rd Earl of Lancaster, and Maud Chaworth, he became one of King Edward III's most trusted captains in the early phases of the Hundred Years' War and distinguished himself with victory in the Battle of Auberoche. He was a founding member and the second Knight of the Order of the Garter in 1348, and in 1351 was created Duke of Lancaster. An intelligent and reflective man, Grosmont taught himself to write and was the author of the book Livre de seyntz medicines, a highly personal devotional treatise. He is remembered as one of the founders and early patrons of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, which was established by two guilds of the town in 1352.[

Henry married Isabel de BEAUMONT [122231].

The child from this marriage was:

   587    i. Countess Maud de GROSMONT of Leicester [122229] was born on 4 Apr 1340 in Leicester Castle Leicester Leicestershire England and died on 10 Apr 1362 at age 22.

Maud married Ralph de STAFFORD [122232] in 1344. Ralph died in 1347.

518. Joan de LANCASTER [49534] (Henry PLANTAGENET 3rd Earl of Lancaster429, Princess Blanche d'ARTOIS355, Robert I (Comte)263, Louis VIII of France (King)194, Phillip II of France (King)137, Louis VII of France (King)68, Louis VI "The Fat" of France (King)36, Philip I of France (King)19, Henry I of the Franks (King)13, Robert II of the Franks (King)4, Hugues of the Franks (King)1) was born about 1312 and died in 1345 aged about 33.

Joan married Lord John de MOWBRAY 3rd Baron Mowbray of Axholme & Bramber [49535] about 1325. John was born on 29 Nov 1310 in Hovingham Yorkshire England, died on 4 Oct 1361 in York Yorkshire England at age 50, and was buried in Friar's Minor Bedford Bedfordshire England.

General Notes: Wikipedia says,
John (II) de Mowbray, 3rd Baron Mowbray (29 November 1310 \endash 4 October 1361) was the only son of John de Mowbray, 2nd Baron Mowbray, by his first wife, Aline de Brewes,[1] daughter of William de Braose, 2nd Baron Braose. He was born in Hovingham, Yorkshire.
AND,
Mowbray's father, the 2nd Baron, sided with Thomas, 2nd Earl of Lancaster, at the Battle of Boroughbridge on 16 March 1322 against Edward II, and was taken prisoner at the battle. He was hanged at York on 23 March 1322, and his estates forfeited.[1] His wife and son John were imprisoned in the Tower of London until Edward II was deposed by his wife, Queen Isabella, and Roger Mortimer, 1st Earl of March. The Mowbrays were released in 1327. The 3rd Baron de Mowbray was reportedly in Edward III's good graces, being present in France in the War of the Breton Succession for the sieges of Nantes and Aguillon. He was also on the English side at the Battle of Neville's Cross in the Second War of Scottish Independence. He died of the plague at York on 4 October 1361, and was buried at the Friars Minor in Bedford


Children from this marriage were:

+ 588    i. Eleanor MOWBRAY [49536] .

+ 589    ii. Lord John de MOWBRAY 4th Baron de Axilholm [120402] was born about 1326 in Epworth Lincolnshire England and died on 9 Oct 1365 in Constantinople Turkey aged about 39.

520. Lady Eleanor de LANCASTER Countess of Arundel & Warenne [81788] (Henry PLANTAGENET 3rd Earl of Lancaster429, Princess Blanche d'ARTOIS355, Robert I (Comte)263, Louis VIII of France (King)194, Phillip II of France (King)137, Louis VII of France (King)68, Louis VI "The Fat" of France (King)36, Philip I of France (King)19, Henry I of the Franks (King)13, Robert II of the Franks (King)4, Hugues of the Franks (King)1) was born about 1318 and died in 1371 aged about 53. Another name for Eleanor was Countess Eleanor PLANTAGENET of Arundel.

Eleanor married Sir John BEAUMONT 2nd Baron Beaumont [120701] on 6 Nov 1330. John was born on 25 Dec 1317 in Bortant Lincolnshire England and died on 14 May 1342 in Beaumont Staffordshire England at age 24.

Marriage Notes: Wikipedia says:
Eleanor married first on 6 November 1330 John de Beaumont, 2nd Baron Beaumont (d. 1342), son of Henry Beaumont, 4th Earl of Buchan, 1st Baron Beaumont (c.1288-1340) by his wife Alice Comyn (1289-3 July 1349). He died in a tournament on 14 April 1342. They had one son, born to Eleanor in Ghent whilst serving as lady-in-waiting to Queen Philippa of Hainault

The child from this marriage was:

+ 590    i. Sir Henry BEAUMONT 3rd Baronet Beaumont [120695] was born on 4 Apr 1340 in Brabant Wallon Belgium, died on 17 Jun 1369 in Folkingham Lincolnshire England at age 29, and was buried in 1639 in Sempringham Priory Lincolnshire England.

Eleanor next married Richard FITZALAN II, 3rd Earl of Arundel [81789] on 5 Feb 1645 in Ditton Church Stoke Poges Buckinghamshire England. Richard was born in 1307 and died in 1375 at age 68.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 591    i. Richard FITZALAN III, 4th Earl of Arundel [81790] was born in 1346 and died in 1397 at age 51.

+ 592    ii. Lady Joan FITZALAN [120703] was born about 1347 and died on 7 Apr 1419 aged about 72.

   593    iii. Lady Eleanor FITZALAN [122080] was born in 1348 and died on 29 Aug 1396 at age 48.

Eleanor married Sir Anthony BROWNE [122081].

   594    iv. John FITZALAN [120705] was born before 1349 and died in 1379.

+ 595    v. Lady Alice FITZALAN [120704] was born in 1350 and died on 17 Mar 1416 at age 66.

   596    vi. Archbishop Thomas ARUNDELL of Canterbury [122074] was born in 1353 and died on 19 Feb 1413 at age 60.

   597    vii. Lady Mary FITZALAN [120706] died on 29 Aug 1369.

Mary married 4th Lord John le STRANGE Strange of Blackmere [122079].

521. Mary de LANCASTER [122089] (Henry PLANTAGENET 3rd Earl of Lancaster429, Princess Blanche d'ARTOIS355, Robert I (Comte)263, Louis VIII of France (King)194, Phillip II of France (King)137, Louis VII of France (King)68, Louis VI "The Fat" of France (King)36, Philip I of France (King)19, Henry I of the Franks (King)13, Robert II of the Franks (King)4, Hugues of the Franks (King)1) was born about 1320 and died in 1362 aged about 42.

Mary married Lord Henry PERCY 3rd Baron Alnwick [122004]. Henry was born about 1322 and died on 17 Jun 1368 aged about 46.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 598    i. 1st Earl Henry PERCY of Northumberland & 4th of Alnwick [121995] was born on 10 Nov 1341 and died on 20 Feb 1408 at age 66.

522. Lady Eleanor de LANCASTER Countess of Arundel & Warenne [81788] (Henry PLANTAGENET 3rd Earl of Lancaster429, Princess Blanche d'ARTOIS355, Robert I (Comte)263, Louis VIII of France (King)194, Phillip II of France (King)137, Louis VII of France (King)68, Louis VI "The Fat" of France (King)36, Philip I of France (King)19, Henry I of the Franks (King)13, Robert II of the Franks (King)4, Hugues of the Franks (King)1) was born about 1318 and died in 1371 aged about 53. Another name for Eleanor was Countess Eleanor PLANTAGENET of Arundel.

Eleanor married Sir John BEAUMONT 2nd Baron Beaumont [120701] on 6 Nov 1330. John was born on 25 Dec 1317 in Bortant Lincolnshire England and died on 14 May 1342 in Beaumont Staffordshire England at age 24.

Marriage Notes: Wikipedia says:
Eleanor married first on 6 November 1330 John de Beaumont, 2nd Baron Beaumont (d. 1342), son of Henry Beaumont, 4th Earl of Buchan, 1st Baron Beaumont (c.1288-1340) by his wife Alice Comyn (1289-3 July 1349). He died in a tournament on 14 April 1342. They had one son, born to Eleanor in Ghent whilst serving as lady-in-waiting to Queen Philippa of Hainault

(Duplicate Line. See Person 520)

Eleanor next married Richard FITZALAN II, 3rd Earl of Arundel [81789] on 5 Feb 1645 in Ditton Church Stoke Poges Buckinghamshire England. Richard was born in 1307 and died in 1375 at age 68.

(Duplicate Line. See Person 520)

525. Countess Margaret de CLARE of Cornwall & Gloucester [122228] (Countess Joan PLANTAGENET of Gloucester & Hertford436, Princess Eleanor of CASTILE & LEON356, Jeanne de DAMMARTIN268, Countess Marie PONTHIEU199, Alice Adelaide Princess of FRANCE139, Louis VII of France (King)68, Louis VI "The Fat" of France (King)36, Philip I of France (King)19, Henry I of the Franks (King)13, Robert II of the Franks (King)4, Hugues of the Franks (King)1) was born on 12 Oct 1292 in Tewkesbury Gloucestershire England, died on 9 Apr 1342 in Badlesmere Kent England at age 49, and was buried in Tonbridge Priory Kent England.

Margaret married 1st Earl Piers GAVESTON of Cornwall [122316]. Piers was born about 1284, died on 19 Jun 1312 in Blacklow Hill Warwick Warwickshire England aged about 28, and was buried in Kings Langley Hertfordshire England.

The child from this marriage was:

   599    i. Joan GAVESTON [122662] was born on 12 Jan 1312 in Tonbridge Kent England and died on 14 Jan 1323 in Berkshire England at age 11.

Margaret next married 1st Earl Hugh de AUDLEY of Gloucester & 1st Baron Audley [122227]. Hugh was born about 1291 in Stratton Audley Oxfordshire England, died on 10 Nov 1347 in Kent England aged about 56, and was buried in Tonbridge Priory Kent England.

Noted events in his life were:

• Service: Sheriff of Rutland.

• Service: Ambassador to France.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 600    i. Countess Margaret AUDLEY de Stafford [121974] was born in Jan 1305 in Stafford Staffordshire England, died on 7 Sep 1347 in Tonbridge Kent England at age 42, and was buried in Tonbridge Kent England.

533. Countess Eleanor de BOHUN of Ormonde [120237] (Princess Elizabeth PLANTAGENET of Rhuddlan441, Princess Eleanor of CASTILE & LEON356, Jeanne de DAMMARTIN268, Countess Marie PONTHIEU199, Alice Adelaide Princess of FRANCE139, Louis VII of France (King)68, Louis VI "The Fat" of France (King)36, Philip I of France (King)19, Henry I of the Franks (King)13, Robert II of the Franks (King)4, Hugues of the Franks (King)1) was born on 17 Nov 1304 in Knaresborough Yorkshire England and died on 7 Nov 1363 in Aldgate Middlesex England at age 58.

Eleanor married Earl [1st] James BUTLER of Ormonde [120245]. James was born in 1305 in Arklow Co. Wicklow Ireland, died on 6 Jan 1338 in Gowran Co. Kilkenny Ireland at age 33, and was buried in Gowran Co. Kilkenny Ireland.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 601    i. Earl [2nd] James BUTLER of Ormonde [120894] was born on 4 Oct 1331 in Kilkenny Castle Co. Kilkenny Ireland, died on 18 Oct 1382 in Knocktopher Castle Co. Kilkenny Ireland at age 51, and was buried in St. Canice's Cathedral Co. Kilkenny Ireland.

536. William de BOHUN Earl of Northampton [81794] (Princess Elizabeth PLANTAGENET of Rhuddlan441, Princess Eleanor of CASTILE & LEON356, Jeanne de DAMMARTIN268, Countess Marie PONTHIEU199, Alice Adelaide Princess of FRANCE139, Louis VII of France (King)68, Louis VI "The Fat" of France (King)36, Philip I of France (King)19, Henry I of the Franks (King)13, Robert II of the Franks (King)4, Hugues of the Franks (King)1) was born in 1310 and died in 1360 at age 50.

William married Elizabeth de BADLESMERE [81795]. Elizabeth was born in 1313 and died in 1356 at age 43.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 602    i. Elizabeth de BOHUN [81791] was born in 1345 and died in 1385 at age 40.

542. King Edward III PLANTAGENET Of England [35181] (King Edward II PLANTAGENET Of England442, Princess Eleanor of CASTILE & LEON356, Jeanne de DAMMARTIN268, Countess Marie PONTHIEU199, Alice Adelaide Princess of FRANCE139, Louis VII of France (King)68, Louis VI "The Fat" of France (King)36, Philip I of France (King)19, Henry I of the Franks (King)13, Robert II of the Franks (King)4, Hugues of the Franks (King)1) was born on 13 Nov 1312 in Windsor Castle Berkshire England and died on 21 Jun 1377 in Sheen Palace Richmond Surrey England at age 64.

Edward married Philippa of HAINAULT [35186]. Philippa was born on 24 Jun 1311 in Valenciennes Nord-pas-de-Calais France and died on 15 Aug 1369 in Windsor Castle Berkshire England at age 58.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 603    i. Duke John PLANTAGENET of Lancaster [121872] was born on 6 Mar 1340 in Ghent Vlanderen Belgium and died on 3 Feb 1399 at age 58.

   604    ii. Countess Margaret PLANTAGENET of Pembroke [122012] was born on 20 Jul 1346 in Windsor Berkshire England and died in Dec 1361 at age 15.

Margaret married 2nd Earl John HASTINGS of Pembroke [122011]. John was born on 29 Aug 1347 and died on 16 Apr 1375 at age 27.

General Notes: Wikipedia says:
John Hastings, 2nd Earl of Pembroke, KG (29 August 1347 \endash 16 April 1375), was a fourteenth-century English nobleman and soldier. He also held the title Baron Abergavenny. He was born in Sutton Valence, the son of Laurence Hastings, 1st Earl of Pembroke, and Agnes Mortimer. His father died when John Hastings was only a year old, and he became a ward of King Edward III whilst remaining in his mother's care. The King arranged for John to marry Edward's daughter Margaret in 1359, which drew John into the royal family. However, Margaret died two years later. John Hastings inherited his father's earldom, subsidiary titles and estates in 1368. The same year he made a second marriage, to Anne, daughter of Walter, Lord Mauny. The following year Pembroke commenced the career in royal service that was to consume the rest of his life. The Hundred Years' War had recently reignited in France, and in 1369 Pembroke journeyed to Aquitaine.

There he took part in a sequence of raids, sieges, and counter-measures against the French, with both notable successes and failures. The latter were compounded by his apparent inability to work alongside the famed soldier Sir John Chandos, who, although head of the King's forces there, was far below Pembroke in rank. He was, however, far above Pembroke in ability, and his subsequent death led to even more problems for Pembroke in France. A couple of years later, the earl was summoned to parliament and returned to England. There, perhaps exasperated by the political failures of the king's ecclesiastical ministers, he was responsible for forcing them from power and being replaced by laymen. Pembroke was soon to return to France again, for what was to be the last time. In 1372 he set off with a small fleet, intending to raise a new army once in Aquitaine. However, his arrival had been anticipated by the Castilian navy (whose kingdom was then allied to France). Pembroke, outnumbered and outgunned, was forced to fight at the Battle of La Rochelle, where he went down to a crushing defeat. Captured and taken to Castile, he was imprisoned in harsh conditions. It took a further three years for a large ransom to be negotiated, but in 1375, he was finally released. Returning to England through France, he was taken ill near Paris and died before reaching home. He was about 28 years old; his wife survived him, as did a son, born in 1372, whom Pembroke had never seen.[note 1] Also named John, he would eventually inherit the earldom. Pembroke was buried in Hereford in spring 1375.

+ 605    iii. Sir Thomas PLANTAGENET Of Woodstock [35187] was born on 7 Jan 1355 and died on 8 Sep 1397 at age 42.

547. Duchess Margaret PLANTAGENET of Norfolk [121967] (1st Earl Thomas PLANTAGENET of Norfolk447, King Edward I PLANTAGENET Of England362, King Henry III PLANTAGENET Of England274, Isabella de Taillefer d'ANGOULEME214, Comtesse Alix de COURTENAY de Angoulême153, Pierre de Courtenay (Seigneur)72, Louis VI "The Fat" of France (King)36, Philip I of France (King)19, Henry I of the Franks (King)13, Robert II of the Franks (King)4, Hugues of the Franks (King)1) was born about 1322 and died on 24 Mar 1399 aged about 77.

Margaret married 4th Lord John de SEGRAVE Seagrave [121966] before Jul 1334. John was born on 4 May 1315 and died on 1 Apr 1353 at age 37.

General Notes: Wikipedia says:
John Segrave, 4th Baron Segrave (4 May 1315 \endash 1 April 1353) was an English peer and landowner in Leicestershire and Yorkshire. His family title of Baron Segrave is drawn from a village now spelled Seagrave, which uses a coat of arms imitated from that of the family.

Segrave was the son of Stephen Segrave, 3rd Baron Segrave and Alice Fitzalan. Little is known of his early life.

About 1335, Segrave married Margaret of Brotherton, daughter and eventual sole heiress of Thomas of Brotherton, son of King Edward I of England by his second wife, Margaret of France.[2] Their children were:

John Segrave, who died young.[3]
John Segrave (died before 1 April 1353), a second son of the name, who was contracted to marry Blanche of Lancaster, younger daughter and coheiress of Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster. However, the contract was later declared void.[3] About 1349, a double marriage was solemnized in which John married Blanche Mowbray, while John's sister, Elizabeth Segrave, married Blanche's brother, John de Mowbray, 4th Baron Mowbray, Pope Clement VI having granted dispensations for the marriages at the request of Henry, 3rd Earl of Lancaster, in order to prevent 'disputes between the parents', who were neighbours.[4][5][3]
Elizabeth Segrave, 5th Baroness Segrave suo jure, who married John de Mowbray, 4th Baron Mowbray.[3]
Margaret Segrave, who died young, before 1353.[3]
A year after Segrave's marriage to Margaret of Brotherton, his wife inherited her father's title and estates, becoming in her own right Countess of Norfolk and Earl Marshal of England.

In 1350, Segrave and his wife sought a divorce, arguing that they had been contracted in marriage before Margaret was of age, and that she had never consented. The impetus for this was that Margaret wished to marry Lord Manny, with whom she had an understanding.[6] However, Segrave died at Bretby in Repton, Derbyshire, on 1 April 1353,[7] before the divorce had been granted or refused. He was succeeded in the barony by his daughter Elizabeth.


Children from this marriage were:

   606    i. John de SEGRAVE [122005] was born about 1335 and died about 1335. (Died young)

+ 607    ii. Baroness Elizabeth de SEGRAVE [120403] was born about 1338 and died in 1375 aged about 37.

   608    iii. John de SEGRAVE [121987] was born about 1340 and died about 1349 aged about 9. (Died young)

   609    iv. Margaret de SEGRAVE [122006] was born after 1340 and died before 1353. (Died young)

Margaret next married Sir Walter MAUNY [122007] c30/5/1354. Walter was born about 1310 and died on 15 Jan 1372 aged about 62.

Children from this marriage were:

   610    i. Thomas MAUNY [122008] .

General Notes: Thomas drowned in a Well at Deptford when he was about 10 Years old.

+ 611    ii. Annie MAUNY [122009] .

   612    iii. Isabel MAUNY [122010] .

549. 1st Baron John de FERRERS of Chartley [81906] (Countess Alianore de BOHUN of Derby451, Earl Humphrey V de BOHUN of Herford & Essex374, Maud de LUSIGNAN279, Isabella de Taillefer d'ANGOULEME214, Comtesse Alix de COURTENAY de Angoulême153, Pierre de Courtenay (Seigneur)72, Louis VI "The Fat" of France (King)36, Philip I of France (King)19, Henry I of the Franks (King)13, Robert II of the Franks (King)4, Hugues of the Franks (King)1) was born on 20 Jun 1271 in Cardiff Glamorganshire Wales and died on 27 Aug 1312 in Gascony France at age 41. The cause of his death was Poisoning.

John married Hawise MUSCREGOS [81896]. Hawise was born in 1276 and died in 1375 at age 99.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 613    i. Eleanor de FERRERS [81895] was born in 1305 and died in 1399 at age 94.

   614    ii. 2nd Baron John de FERRERS of Chartley [120250] died in 1324.

John married Ellen [122043].

+ 615    iii. 3rd Baron Robert de FERRERS of Chartley [120249] was born on 25 Mar 1309 and died on 28 Aug 1350 at age 41.

550. Eleanor de FERRERS [122196] (Countess Alianore de BOHUN of Derby451, Earl Humphrey V de BOHUN of Herford & Essex374, Maud de LUSIGNAN279, Isabella de Taillefer d'ANGOULEME214, Comtesse Alix de COURTENAY de Angoulême153, Pierre de Courtenay (Seigneur)72, Louis VI "The Fat" of France (King)36, Philip I of France (King)19, Henry I of the Franks (King)13, Robert II of the Franks (King)4, Hugues of the Franks (King)1) was born about 1273 in Southoe Cambridgeshire England and died about 1300 in Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire England aged about 27.

Eleanor married 1st Baron Robert FITZWALTER Fitzwalter [122183] before 11 Mar 1290 in The King's Chapel Westminster Middlesex England. Robert was born in 1247 and died on 18 Jan 1326 at age 79.

Children from this marriage were:

   616    i. Sir Robert FITZWALTER [122197] was born in 1300 and died on 6 May 1328 at age 28.

   617    ii. Ida FITZWALTER [122198] .

   618    iii. Denise FITZWALTER [122199] .

   619    iv. Mary FITZWALTER [122200] .

551. Earl [4th] Humphrey VII de BOHUN of Hereford [81793] (3rd Earl Humphrey VI de BOHUN of Hereford453, Earl Humphrey V de BOHUN of Herford & Essex374, Maud de LUSIGNAN279, Isabella de Taillefer d'ANGOULEME214, Comtesse Alix de COURTENAY de Angoulême153, Pierre de Courtenay (Seigneur)72, Louis VI "The Fat" of France (King)36, Philip I of France (King)19, Henry I of the Franks (King)13, Robert II of the Franks (King)4, Hugues of the Franks (King)1) was born in 1276 in Pleshy Castle Essex England and died on 16 Mar 1322 in Boroughbridge Yorkshire England at age 46.

General Notes: Wikipedia has much to say about this Humphrey, as small Selection is,
Humphrey (VII) de Bohun succeeded his father in 1298 as Earl of Hereford and Earl of Essex, and Constable of England (later called Lord High Constable). Humphrey held the title of Bearer of the Swan Badge, a heraldic device passed down in the Bohun family. This device did not appear on their coat of arms, (az, a bend ar cotised or, between 6 lioncels or) nor their crest (gu, doubled erm, a lion gardant crowned), but it does appear on Humphrey's personal seal.

Humphrey was one of several earls and barons under Edward I who laid siege to Caerlaverock Castle in Scotland in 1300 and later took part in many campaigns in Scotland. He also loved tourneying and gained a reputation as an "elegant" fop. In one of the campaigns in Scotland Humphrey evidently grew bored and departed for England to take part in a tournament along with Piers Gaveston and other young barons and knights. On return all of them fell under Edward I's wrath for desertion, but were forgiven. It is probable that Gaveston's friend, the future Edward II, had given them permission to depart. Later Humphrey became one of Gaveston's and Edward II's bitterest opponents.
He would also have been associating with young Robert Bruce during the early campaigns in Scotland, since Bruce, like many other Scots and Border men, he eventually submitted to English allegiance. Robert Bruce is closely connected to the Bohuns. Between the time that he swore his last fealty to Edward I in 1302 and his defection four years later, Bruce stayed for the most part in Annandale, rebuilding his castle of Lochmaben in stone, making use of its natural moat. Rebelling and taking the crown of Scotland in February 1306, Bruce was fighting a war against England which went poorly for him at first, and he was forced into hiding. By 1307, the war had begun to turn in his favor. His properties in England and Scotland were confiscated and three of his brothers were executed.
Humphrey de Bohun received many of Robert Bruce's forfeited properties. It is unknown whether Humphrey was a long-time friend or enemy of Robert Bruce, but they were nearly the same age and the lands of the two families in Essex and Middlesex lay very close to each other. After Bruce's defeats, Humphrey took Lochmaben, and Edward I awarded him Annandale and the castle. Lochmaben was retaken by the Scots in 1312 and remained in Scottish hands until 1333 when it was once more seized by the English. It remained in the hands of Humphrey's son William, Earl of Northampton, who held and defended it until his death in 1360. Scots retook Lochmaben in 1385. Some de Bohuns remained in Scotland, where they became known as the Bounds.

Humphrey married Princess Elizabeth PLANTAGENET of Rhuddlan [81792] in 1302. Elizabeth was born on 7 Aug 1282 in Rhuddlan Castle Flintshire Wales, died on 5 May 1316 in Quendon Essex England at age 33, and was buried on 23 May 1316 in Waltham Abbey Essex England. Another name for Elizabeth was Elizabeth PLANTAGENET.

(Duplicate Line. See Person 441)

552. Richard FITZALAN II, 3rd Earl of Arundel [81789] (Alice de WARENNE463, William de WARENNE 6th Earl of Surrey383, Alix de LUSIGNAN285, Isabella de Taillefer d'ANGOULEME214, Comtesse Alix de COURTENAY de Angoulême153, Pierre de Courtenay (Seigneur)72, Louis VI "The Fat" of France (King)36, Philip I of France (King)19, Henry I of the Franks (King)13, Robert II of the Franks (King)4, Hugues of the Franks (King)1) was born in 1307 and died in 1375 at age 68.

Richard married Lady Eleanor de LANCASTER Countess of Arundel & Warenne [81788] on 5 Feb 1645 in Ditton Church Stoke Poges Buckinghamshire England. Eleanor was born about 1318 and died in 1371 aged about 53. Another name for Eleanor was Countess Eleanor PLANTAGENET of Arundel.

(Duplicate Line. See Person 520)

553. Lord Henry de PERCY 2nd Baron of Alnwick [122000] (Lord Henry de PERCY 1st Baron of Alnwick465, Eleanor de WARENNE384, Alix de LUSIGNAN285, Isabella de Taillefer d'ANGOULEME214, Comtesse Alix de COURTENAY de Angoulême153, Pierre de Courtenay (Seigneur)72, Louis VI "The Fat" of France (King)36, Philip I of France (King)19, Henry I of the Franks (King)13, Robert II of the Franks (King)4, Hugues of the Franks (King)1) was born on 6 Feb 1301 and died on 26 Feb 1352 at age 51. Another name for Henry was 9th Baron Henry PERCY of Topcliffe.

General Notes: Wikipedia says:
Henry was thirteen when his father died, so the Barony was placed in the custody of John de Felton.[1]

In 1316 he was granted the lands of Patrick IV, Earl of March, in Northumberland, by King Edward II of England.[2] In 1322, was made governor of Pickering Castle and of the town and castle of Scarborough and was later knighted at York.[3] Henry joined with other barons to remove the Despensers, who were favorites of Edward II.

Following a disastrous war with the Scots, Henry was empowered along with William Zouche to negotiate the Treaty of Edinburgh\endash Northampton.[4] This was an unpopular treaty and peace between England and Scotland lasted only five years.

He was appointed to Edward III's Council in 1327 and was given the manor and castle of Skipton. Was granted, by Edward III, the castle and barony of Warkworth in 1328. He was at the siege of Dunbar, the siege of Berwick and the Battle of Halidon Hill and was subsequently appointed constable of Berwick-upon-Tweed.[5] In 1346, Henry commanded the right wing of the English, at the Battle of Neville's Cross

Henry married Idonea de CLIFFORD [122001]. Idonea was born about 1303 and died about 1365 aged about 62. Another name for Idonea was Imania de CLIFFORD.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 620    i. Lord Henry PERCY 3rd Baron Alnwick [122004] was born about 1322 and died on 17 Jun 1368 aged about 46.

   621    ii. Bishop Thomas PERCY of Norwich [122018] .

   622    iii. Roger PERCY [122019] .

+ 623    iv. Maud PERCY [121912] died before 18 Feb 1379.

   624    v. Eleanor PERCY [122039] .

Eleanor married 2nd Baron John FITZWALTER Fitzwalter [122040]. John was born about 1315 and died on 18 Oct 1361 aged about 46.

General Notes: Wikipedia says, although it says much more,
ohn FitzWalter, 2nd Baron FitzWalter (Fitzwalter[3] or Fitz Wauter;[4] c. 1315 \endash 18 October 1361)[5][note 1] was a prominent Essex landowner best known for his criminal activities, particularly around Colchester. His family was of a noble and ancient lineage, with connections to the powerful de Clare family, who had arrived in England at the time of the Norman conquest of England. The FitzWalters held estates across Essex, as well as properties in London and Norfolk. John FitzWalter played a prominent role during the early years of King Edward III's wars in France, and at some point FitzWalter was married to Eleanor Percy, the daughter of Henry, Lord Percy.

FitzWalter built a strong affinity around him, mainly from among leading members of the county's gentry, but also including men from elsewhere, such as a Norfolk parson. At their head, FitzWalter waged an armed campaign against the neighbouring town of Colchester, almost from the moment he reached adulthood. The townsmen seem to have exacerbated the dispute by illegally entering FitzWalter's park in Lexden; in return, FitzWalter banned them from one of their own watermills and then, in 1342, he besieged the town, preventing anyone entering or leaving for some weeks, as well as ransacking much property and destroying the market. One historian has described him, in his activities, as the medieval equivalent of a 20th-century American racketeer. Other victims of his Essex gang were local jurors, royal officials, a man forced to abjure the realm, and the prior of Little Dunmow Abbey.

FitzWalter intermittently returned to France and the war, but notwithstanding his royal service\emdash he also served on the royal council and attended parliament regularly\emdash he never held office in his county. Historians explain this as being due to his repeated defiance of the king's peace and his deliberate usurpation of the royal authority. FitzWalter was too powerful, and too aggressive in defence of his rights, for the local populace to confront him in court, and it was not until 1351 that he was finally brought to justice. The King despatched a royal commission to Chelmsford to investigate a broad range of social ills, among which was FitzWalter and his gang. Although most of his force received little or no punishment, FitzWalter himself was arrested and sent to London; he was immediately imprisoned in the Marshalsea. He then languished in the Tower of London for over a year until the King agreed to pardon him. FitzWalter was released and restored to his estates, but only on the condition that he buy the lands back from the King for the immense sum of over £800. FitzWalter died in 1361\emdash still paying off his fine\emdash leaving a son, Walter, as his heir. Lady FitzWalter had predeceased him; they were both buried in Dunmow Priory.

Historians have considered FitzWalter's criminality as illustrating how the disorder that pervaded the 15th century had its origins in the 14th. Although historians have generally considered his activities to demonstrate King Edward III's failure to maintain law and order, as FitzWalter's downfall demonstrates, royal justice could be firm when it chose, if not always swift.

   625    vi. Isabel PERCY [122041] .

Isabel married 2nd Baron William de ATON Aton [122042]. William died about 1388.

General Notes: Wikipedia says:
William was the son and heir of Gilbert de Aton of Ayton.[1] Baron Aton was summoned to a Council in October 1359, and to Parliament on 8 January 1370 by writ. He was Sheriff of Yorkshire between 1368-70 and 1372-73. He participated in the French Wars of King Edward III of England. He died c. 1388, his son and heir William died in his minority, thus the Barony fell into abeyance between his daughters.

   626    vii. Margaret PERCY [120382] died in 1375 in Gyng Essex England.

Margaret married Sir Robert d'UMFREVILLE of Pallethorpe [120381] in 1340.

555. Alexander BELL [102117] (Edmund BELL466, Alexander BELL386, Selim BELL297, Almeric BELL227, Hubert BELL160, Rosabella85, Princess Of England Constance de NORMANDIE53, Matilda of FLANDERS26, Countess Adele CAPET of Flanders14, Robert II of the Franks (King)4, Hugues of the Franks (King)1) was born in 1316.

Alexander married Elizabeth MONTGOMERY [102118] in 1314.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 627    i. George BELL [102115] was born in 1338 and died in 1403 at age 65.

   628    ii. Edmund BELL [102211] .

Edmund married Elizabeth STEWART [102212].

   629    iii. William BELL [102213] . The cause of his death was Fever.

   630    iv. David BELL [102214] . The cause of his death was Fever.

   631    v. Henry BELL [102215] . The cause of his death was Fever.

   632    vi. Walter BELL [102216] .

Walter married Ephrema FITZROY [102217].

   633    vii. Sinulph BELL [102218] .

   634    viii. Margaret BELL [102219] .

   635    ix. Elizabeth BELL [102220] .

   636    x. Semira BELL [102221] .

   637    xi. Aldebella BELL [102222] .

General Notes: Aldebella became a Nun.

   638    xii. Jane BELL [102223] . (Died young)

   639    xiii. Helen BELL [102224] .

   640    xiv. Lucy BELL [102225] .

556. Maud FITZJOHN [82012] (Isabel BIGOD471, Hugh le BIGOD Earl of Norfolk387, Countess Ida PLANTAGENET303, Isabel de WARENNE236, William de WARENNE 4th Earl of Surrey174, William II de WARRENE 3rd Earl of Surrey99, Princess Of England Gundred de NORMANDIE55, Matilda of FLANDERS26, Countess Adele CAPET of Flanders14, Robert II of the Franks (King)4, Hugues of the Franks (King)1) was born in 1250 and died in 1301 at age 51.

Maud married William de BEAUCHAMP 9th Earl of Warwick [82011]. William was born in 1237 and died in 1298 at age 61.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 641    i. Isabel II de BEAUCHAMP [82000] was born about 1254 and died before 1306.

557. Baroness Mary de ROS Brewose [122263] (Sir Robert de ROS Lord of Belvoir475, Lord William de ROS of Helmsley392, Isabel MacWILLIAM of Scotland305, King William "the Lion" MAC EANRIC of the Scots239, Countess Ada de WARRENE of Huntingdon175, William II de WARRENE 3rd Earl of Surrey99, Princess Of England Gundred de NORMANDIE55, Matilda of FLANDERS26, Countess Adele CAPET of Flanders14, Robert II of the Franks (King)4, Hugues of the Franks (King)1) was born about 1250 in West Wellow Hampshire England and died about 1274 aged about 24.

Mary married Sir William de BRAOSE Lord Buckingham & Bramber [122264]. William was born on 15 Jul 1224 in Bramber Sussex England and died on 1 Jun 1291 in Bramber Sussex England at age 66.

(Duplicate Line. See Person 496)

558. 1st Baron William de ROS of Helmsley [121956] (Sir Robert de ROS Lord of Belvoir475, Lord William de ROS of Helmsley392, Isabel MacWILLIAM of Scotland305, King William "the Lion" MAC EANRIC of the Scots239, Countess Ada de WARRENE of Huntingdon175, William II de WARRENE 3rd Earl of Surrey99, Princess Of England Gundred de NORMANDIE55, Matilda of FLANDERS26, Countess Adele CAPET of Flanders14, Robert II of the Franks (King)4, Hugues of the Franks (King)1) was born about 1255 and died on 8 Aug 1316 aged about 61.

William married Maud de VAUX [121957]. Maud was born about 1261. Another name for Maud was Matilda de VAUX.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 642    i. 2nd Baron William de ROS Ros [120248] died in 1343.

   643    ii. Sir John ROS [122245] died before 16 Nov 1338.

John married Margaret de GOUSHILL [122246]. Margaret died on 29 Jul 1349.

   644    iii. Thomas ROS [122247] .

   645    iv. George ROS [122248] .

   646    v. Agnes ROS [122249] .

Agnes married Sir Pain de TIBETOT [122250].

Agnes next married Sir Thomas de VERE [122251].

+ 647    vi. Alice ROS [122252] .

   648    vii. Margaret ROS [122253] .

   649    viii. Lucia ROS [122254] .

571. Devorguille de BURGH [122181] (Cecilia de BALLIOL493, Dervorguilla de GALLOWAY399, Margaret HUNTINGDON308, 8th Earl David HUNTINGDON of Huntingdon243, Countess Ada de WARRENE of Huntingdon175, William II de WARRENE 3rd Earl of Surrey99, Princess Of England Gundred de NORMANDIE55, Matilda of FLANDERS26, Countess Adele CAPET of Flanders14, Robert II of the Franks (King)4, Hugues of the Franks (King)1) was born about 1256, died in 1284 aged about 28, and was buried in Dunmow Priory Dunmow Essex England.

Devorguille married 1st Baron Robert FITZWALTER Fitzwalter [122183] in 1259. Robert was born in 1247 and died on 18 Jan 1326 at age 79.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 650    i. Walter FITZROBERT [122190] was born in 1275, died in 1293 in Dunmow Priory Dunmow Essex England at age 18, and was buried in Dunmow Priory Dunmow Essex England.

   651    ii. Christian de BURGH [122192] .

Christian married ist Baron William MARSHALL Marshall [122193]. William died on 24 Jun 1314.

   652    iii. Blanche FITZWALTER [122194] .

572. Margaret de BURGH [35115] (Cecilia de BALLIOL493, Dervorguilla de GALLOWAY399, Margaret HUNTINGDON308, 8th Earl David HUNTINGDON of Huntingdon243, Countess Ada de WARRENE of Huntingdon175, William II de WARRENE 3rd Earl of Surrey99, Princess Of England Gundred de NORMANDIE55, Matilda of FLANDERS26, Countess Adele CAPET of Flanders14, Robert II of the Franks (King)4, Hugues of the Franks (King)1) was born about 1264 in Portslade Sussex England and died in 1304 aged about 40.

Margaret married Richard de BURGH 2nd Earl of Ulster [35114] before 27 Feb 1289 in Lanvalay Connaught Ireland. Richard was born in 1259 in Ulster Plantation Ulster Ireland and died before 29 Jul 1326 in Athasell Monastery Tipperary Ireland. Another name for Richard was The Red Earl.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 653    i. Elizabeth de BURGH [35113] was born about 1284 in Dunfermline Fifeshire Scotland and died on 26 Oct 1327 in Cullen Banffshire Scotland aged about 43.

+ 654    ii. Lady Joan de BURGH [82211] .

573. 2nd Baron William de BRAOSE Braose [122355] (Sir William de BRAOSE Lord Buckingham & Bramber496, Margred verch LLEWELYN402, Lady Joan PLANTAGENET Snowdon319, John PLANTAGENET King Of England253, King Henry II PLANTAGENET Of England176, Matilda BEAUCLERC Empress Of Germany101, Henry I BEAUCLERC King Of England56, Matilda of FLANDERS26, Countess Adele CAPET of Flanders14, Robert II of the Franks (King)4, Hugues of the Franks (King)1) was born about 1260 in Bramber Sussex England and died on 1 May 1326 in Bramber Sussex England aged about 66.

General Notes: Wikipedia says, amongst much more,
William de Braose[a] (c. 1260\endash 1326) was the second Baron Braose, as well as Lord of Gower and Lord of Bramber. He was held as a hostage after being captured in 1264 during the Second Barons' War and records of some of his childhood expenses survive from his time as a hostage. He first entered royal service in 1286 and, in 1291, he succeeded his father as baron. He continued in royal military service, serving in Scotland as well as in Wales. Protracted disputes over his lands embroiled him throughout his life and at the end of his life helped spark a revolt against King Edward II of England's favourites, the Despensers. He married twice, and his heirs were his daughter Aline and his grandson John de Bohun.

Noted events in his life were:

• Birth: in Bramber Castle, Bramber Sussex England.

William married Agnes St CLARE [122494]. Agnes was born between 1265 and 1270 in Barnstaple Devon England and died before 1317 in Bramber Sussex England.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 655    i. Lady Joan de BRAOSE Bohun [122495] was born about 1275 in Gowerton Glamorganshire Wales and died on 6 Jun 1324 in Gressenhall Norfolk England aged about 49.

William next married Elizabeth de SULLY [122497]. Elizabeth was born about 1263 in Sully Glamorganshire Wales and died on 23 Aug 1328 in Gowerton Glamorganshire Wales aged about 65.

Noted events in her life were:

• Death: at Oystermouth Castle, 23 Aug 1328, Gowerton Glamorganshire Wales.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 656    i. Aliva de BRAOSE [121986] was born about 1290 in Gower Glamorganshire Wales and died on 21 Aug 1331 in Swansea Glamorganshire Wales aged about 41.

579. 2nd Baron John de MOWBRAY Mowbray [121985] (1st Baron Roger de MOWBRAY de Mowbray505, Maud Matilda de BEAUCHAMP406, Ida de LONGESPEE of Salisbury320, 3rd Earl William LONGESPEE of Salisbury254, King Henry II PLANTAGENET Of England176, Matilda BEAUCLERC Empress Of Germany101, Henry I BEAUCLERC King Of England56, Matilda of FLANDERS26, Countess Adele CAPET of Flanders14, Robert II of the Franks (King)4, Hugues of the Franks (King)1) was born on 2 Nov 1286.

John married Aliva de BRAOSE [121986]. Aliva was born about 1290 in Gower Glamorganshire Wales and died on 21 Aug 1331 in Swansea Glamorganshire Wales aged about 41.

Children from this marriage were:

   657    i. Geoffrey de MOWBRAY [122500] was born about 1301 in Dunfermline Fifeshire Scotland.

   658    ii. Lady Christiana de MOWBRAY de Plumpton [122501] was born in 1305 in Plumpton Yorkshire England and died on 30 Dec 1363 in Plumpton Yorkshire England at age 58.

Christiana married Richard EMILDON [122502]. Richard was born about 1280 in Embleton Northumberland England and died in 1333 in Newcastle upon Tyne Northumberland England aged about 53.

Christiana next married Sir William de PLUMPTON Kt. [122503]. William was born about 1296 in Plumpton Yorkshire England and died in 1362 in Berwick-on-Tweed Northumberland England aged about 66.

   659    iii. Roger de MOWBRAY [122504] was born in 1307 in Kirklington Yorkshire England.

   660    iv. Margaret de MOWBRAY [122505] was born about 1310 in Norfolk England.

+ 661    v. Lord John de MOWBRAY 3rd Baron Mowbray of Axholme & Bramber [49535] was born on 29 Nov 1310 in Hovingham Yorkshire England, died on 4 Oct 1361 in York Yorkshire England at age 50, and was buried in Friar's Minor Bedford Bedfordshire England.

   662    vi. Alexander de MOWBRAY [122506] was born about 1314 in Kirklington Yorkshire England, died about 1368 in Kirklington Yorkshire England aged about 54, and was buried in Kirklington Yorkshire England.

   663    vii. Elizabeth de MOWBRAY [122507] was born in 1320 in Yorkshire England and died in 1387 in Brough Castle Brough Yorkshire England at age 67.

581. Margaret de CLARE [82041] (Julian FITZMAURICE506, Emmaline LONGSPEE415, Earl Stephen de LONGESPEE of Salisbury326, 3rd Earl William LONGESPEE of Salisbury254, King Henry II PLANTAGENET Of England176, Matilda BEAUCLERC Empress Of Germany101, Henry I BEAUCLERC King Of England56, Matilda of FLANDERS26, Countess Adele CAPET of Flanders14, Robert II of the Franks (King)4, Hugues of the Franks (King)1) was born in 1280.

Margaret married Baron [1st] Bartholomew BADLESMERE of Leeds [82040]. Bartholomew was born in 1275 and died in 1322 at age 47.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 664    i. Elizabeth de BADLESMERE [81795] was born in 1313 and died in 1356 at age 43.

582. Princess Of Scotland Maud BRUCE [35111] (King Of Scotland Robert I de BRUS507, 3rd Countess Margery of Carrick416, 2nd Earl Niall of Carrick332, Duncan, Earl of CARRICK256, Gilbert GALLOWAY Of Carrick177, Princess Of England Elizabeth BEAUCLERC109, Henry I BEAUCLERC King Of England56, Matilda of FLANDERS26, Countess Adele CAPET of Flanders14, Robert II of the Franks (King)4, Hugues of the Franks (King)1) was born about 1310 in Dunfermline Fifeshire Scotland and died on 20 Jul 1353 in Aberdeen Aberdeenshire Scotland aged about 43. Another name for Maud was Matilda.

Maud married Thomas ISAAC [35110]. Thomas was born about 1306 in Dunfermline Fifeshire Scotland.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 665    i. Jonet ISAAC [35109] was born about 1337 in Scotland.

584. Alice de TOENI [35180] (Ralph VII de TOENI508, Roger de TOENI V417, Ralph de TOENI VI333, Constance de BEAUMONT257, Richard de BEAUMONT178, Viscountess Constance Mathilde FITZHENRY de Maine122, Henry I BEAUCLERC King Of England56, Matilda of FLANDERS26, Countess Adele CAPET of Flanders14, Robert II of the Franks (King)4, Hugues of the Franks (King)1) was born in 1284 and died on 1 Jan 1324 at age 40.

Alice married Guy de BEAUCHAMP Earl Of Warwick [35184]. Guy was born in 1272 and died on 12 Aug 1315 at age 43.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 666    i. Elizabeth BEAUCHAMP [35185] was born about 1305 and died about 1385 aged about 80.

586. Sir Gilbert de BUCTON [FORSTER] Kt., 4th Governor of Bamborough Castle [46834] (Sir Alfred FORSTER Kt. 3rd Governor of Bamburgh Castle509, Sir Randolph FORSTER Kt 2nd Governor of Bamburgh Castle418, Sir John FORSTER Kt 1st Governor of Bamburgh Castle334, Sir William FORSTER Kt Governor of Etherstone258, Sir Hugo FORESTER Kt Earl of Northumbria180, Sir Reginald FORESTER Kt128, Sir Hugo FORESTER Kt Governor of Etherstone57, Richard FORESTER27, Countess Adele CAPET of Flanders14, Robert II of the Franks (King)4, Hugues of the Franks (King)1) was born in 1270 and died in 1342 at age 72. Other names for Gilbert were Gilbert FORRESTER and Gilbert FORSTER.

General Notes: Gilbert de Buckton lived in the time of King John and King Henry III [1220 - 1272]. He died in 1342, 10th Bury. He was also known as Gilbert Forster or Gilbert Forrester. He was Forester and Chief Gamekeeper to the Bishop of Durham. He resided at Buckton, Parish of Holy Island, Co. Durham, England. He was succeeded in his offices of Forester and Gamekeeper to the Bishop by his son, John Forster, who was 26 years of age at his father's death.
Sons of Gilbert Forster were:
1. John Forster 1316 -
2. Robert Forster his 2nd son, who was seised of lands &tc at Ancroft in North Durham in the year 1344. his son, a. Robert Forster, of Ancroft, is recorded in 1381 as owing the Prior of Holy Island ten shillings. his son i. Robert Forster of Edelaton, a Juror in 1450 held lands of the Prior of Holy Island; he was buried at Norham in 1505. he had two sons -- 1. Rowland Forster 2. Nicholas Forster
Buckton is a hamlet in the chapelry of Kyloe. in the parish of Holy Island.
Joseph Foster in 1871 set forth this line [starting at this man] in his privately published "A Pedigree of the Forsters and Fosters of the North of England"
In a File of Information received from Marigold [Roberts] Potter in June 2011, she included the following:
Gilbert was Squre to Sir Hugh Bardolf at the Seige of Caelaverock in 1300.

Noted events in his life were:

• Occupation: Head Forester & Gamekeeper for the Bishop of Durham, Buckton Northumberland England.

Gilbert married Ivetta VAUX [46835].

Children from this marriage were:

   667    i. Sir Ferdinand FORSTER [94392] .

General Notes: In a File of Information received from Marigold [Roberts] Potter in June 2011, she included the following:
Ferdinand created Knight Banneret on the Field of Battle by Edward III.

+ 668    ii. Robert FORSTER [46843] was born about 1300 and died after 1344.

+ 669    iii. Sir John FORSTER Kt., 6th Governor of Bamborough Castle [46828] was born in 1316 and died in 1357 at age 41.


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