| Name Variation |
Saher IV de Quincy was also styled Saire de Quincey.3 |
| Name Variation |
Saher IV de Quincy was also styled Saier.4 |
| Arms* |
His arms were Sealed, early 13th cent: A fesse, a label of 8 points. Also: A fesse between 2 chevrons (Birch).5  |
| Name Variation |
Saher IV de Quincy was also styled Seiher de Quency.5 |
| Birth* |
He was born circa 1155.3,1,2,6 |
| Marriage* |
He married Margaret de Beaumont, daughter of Sir Robert de Beaumont and Petronilla de Grandmesnil, before 1173.3,1,2,6,7 |
| Event-Misc* |
He witnessed the pact between John and the Count of Boulogne on 18 August 1199 at Chateau Gaillard.8 |
| Event-Misc |
He was appointed to conduct William the Lion to meet King John on 30 October 1200.8 |
| Event-Misc |
He was present when William the Lion did homage to King John on 22 November 1200.8 |
| Event-Misc |
He was captured by the French when he and his cousin Robert FitzWalter surrendered the castle of Vandreuil without a fight in 1203.8 |
| Event-Misc |
He was back in England on 5 May 1204.8 |
| Event-Misc |
He served in Scotland in 1209.8 |
| Event-Misc |
He served in Ireland in 1210.8 |
| Event-Misc |
He was active in the work of the Exchequer between 1211 and 1213.8 |
| Event-Misc |
He was ambassador to Emperor Otto IV in 1212.8 |
| Event-Misc |
He was a witness to the charter by which King John surrendered the crown to the Pope on 15 May 1213.8 |
| (Barons) Magna Carta |
He was present 12 Jun 1215, at Runnymede, Surrey on the side of the barons when they forced King John to sign the Magna Carta.9,10,11,12,13,14 |
| Excommunication* |
He was excommunicated in December 1215 by the Pope.8 |
| Event-Misc |
He went with Robert FitzWalter to invite Prince Louis to England, the result of which his lands were seized and turned over to William Marshal, son of the Marshal of England in 1216.8 |
| Event-Misc |
He was captured at the Battle of Lincoln on 20 May 1217.8 |
| Event-Misc |
He returned his allegience to Henry III and his lands were restored on 29 September 1217.8 |
| Event-Misc |
He was present when peace was made between Henry III and Prince Llywelyn ab Iorwerth in March 1217/18 at Worchester.8 |
| Occupation* |
He was a crusader in 1219.1 |
| Residence* |
He lived at Winchester, Hampshire, England.2 |
| Death* |
He died on 3 November 1219 at Damietta, Egypt.3,1,2,6,7 |
| HTML* |
Br Weblinks:;
Magna Charta Barons Page.
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| Title* |
He held the title of 1st Earl of Winchester.7 |
| Burial* |
He was buried at Acre, Palestine.15 |
| Title* |
Sir Robert de Vere held the title of 5th Earl of Oxford.5 |
| Arms* |
His arms were D'argent a la croix de goulz (Glover). Quartele d'or et de goules ung molet d'argent ent le quarter devant (Glover, Charles, St. George, Segar, Camden).6 |
| Birth* |
He was born circa 1240 at Hedingham, Essex, England.1,2,7 |
| Marriage* |
He married Alice de Sanford, daughter of Gilbert de Sanford and Loretta la Zouche, before 22 February 1252.1,2,7 |
| Event-Misc* |
He was forbidden to tourney at Dunstable or elsewhere on 16 February 1265.6 |
| Event-Misc |
He was the King's enemy with Simon de Montfort, jun., and was captured at Kenilworth. His Manors of Lit. Gelham, val. £14 11s. 8 1/2d., Tilleberg £5 1s. 6d., and Gt. Benetlegg, Ess., were seized to the King, Colum and Messing Manors, Ess., to the Earl of Gloucester, who seized Fingrith and Ginge-Regine. His tenement at Flete, Kent, val. £30, was seized to R. de Leyburne, Chesham Manor, Bucks., val £40 3s., for Sir Edward. He had Wytecheruche Manor, Bucks., val. £23 14s. 10d., but a former Earl handed it to his villeines against their will for 15 years at farm of £49 Michaelmas 1265.6 |
| Event-Misc* |
Roger de Mortimer was given the honour and county of Oxford, forfeit by Robert de Vere, who subsequently got back his honours by paying a fine and agreeing that his son marry Margaret de Mortimer. Roger attended Parliament in September 1265 at Winchester.8 |
| Protection* |
He was granted letters of protection coming to the King's court re peace and remission of the King's anger re disturbances if the stand to the Award of Kenilworth on 5 December 1266.6 |
| Event-Misc |
Lic. for him to farm his lands up to £300 p.a. for his randsom under the Award of Kenilworth on 3 March 1268.6 |
| Summoned* |
He was summoned to serve against the Welsh, he acknowledges 3 Kt. Fees in Ess. and Bucks., and will serve in person with 2 Kts. On 1 July 1277.6 |
| Summoned |
He was summoned to serve with Roger de Mortimer against the Welsh on 15 July 1282.6 |
| Occupation |
He was M. P. In 1283.9 |
| Summoned |
He was summoned to Parliament on 30 September 1283 at Shrewsbury.6 |
| Event-Misc* |
He and wife Alice grant to Wm. de Warenne and his wif Joan and her heirs the Manors of Medineham, Tybourne, Pritelwell, Wlfhamston, Nuchamstead, and Gynges, with £10 rent in Cestresham Manor. If they die leaving heirs under age, custody of them and the lands to Robert and Alice on 10 June 1285.6 |
| Event-Misc* |
William de Warenne being dead 15 dec 1286, his wid. Joan has restoration of Manors of Medmenham, Pritelwell (which she bought) in Ess., Crawmershe, Oxon., and Beston, Norf., of all which she and Wm. were enfeoffed by her father Rob., Earl of Oxford in May 1287.10 |
| Event-Misc |
Grant of wardship of Manors of Radwinter, Ess., and Wilburgham, Cambs., which his ancestors always held on 17 February 1294.10 |
| Event-Misc |
Robert may take 10 bucks in Essex Forest for his son Hugh on 29 July 1294.10 |
| Occupation |
He was M. P. Between 1295 and 1296.9 |
| Summoned |
He was summoned to Parliament on 1 August 1295 at Westminster.6 |
| Event-Misc |
Lic. for him and wife Alice to assign Gt. Horemod Manor, Herts., inheritance of Alice, to their daughter Hawisia for life, remainder to her brother Alphonso, and if s. p., then to Rob. and Alice on 18 August 1295.10 |
| Occupation* |
He was Great Chamberlaine of England.1 |
| Death* |
He died on 2 September 1296.1,2 |
| Burial* |
He was buried at Earls Colne, Essex, England; (heart) Grey Friars Abbey, Ipswich, England.2 |
| Knighted* |
He was knighted by Simon de Montfort.1 |
| Death |
He died before 7 September 1296.3 |
| Inquisition Post Mor |
At the inquisition post mortem of Sir Robert de Vere, on 7 September 1296, he held lands at Wykingeston, Leicester, Belgrave, and Lancton, Leic., Manors of Horemad, Herts., and Flete by Sandwich, Kent, mess. at Cestresham and Whytchurch, Bucks., and Kensington, Midx., Manors of Colne, Canfield ad Castrum, Benetlegh, Raumesey, Hengham ad Castrum, Burnsted, Tilbury, Geham, Dodinghurst, Fingrith, and Wolfamston, Ess., Gt. Caumpes and Gt. Abynton, Cambs., Aldham, Lavenham, and Cokefeud, Suffolk, and leaving s. h. Robert, 24-34.10 |
| Name Variation |
Alice de Sanford was also styled Alice Saunford.2 |
| Birth* |
She was born circa 1230 at of Great Hormede, Hertfordshire, England.2 |
| Marriage* |
She married Sir Robert de Vere, son of Sir Hugh de Vere and Hawise de Quincey, before 22 February 1252.1,2,5 |
| Event-Misc* |
He and wife Alice grant to Wm. de Warenne and his wif Joan and her heirs the Manors of Medineham, Tybourne, Pritelwell, Wlfhamston, Nuchamstead, and Gynges, with £10 rent in Cestresham Manor. If they die leaving heirs under age, custody of them and the lands to Robert and Alice on 10 June 1285.6 |
| Event-Misc |
Lic. for him and wife Alice to assign Gt. Horemod Manor, Herts., inheritance of Alice, to their daughter Hawisia for life, remainder to her brother Alphonso, and if s. p., then to Rob. and Alice on 18 August 1295.7 |
| Death |
She died on 7 September 1312 at near Dunmon, Canfield, England.2 |
| Death* |
She died before 8 September 1312.7 |
| Burial* |
She was buried at Earls Colne, Essex, England.2 |
| Death |
Another source reports that Alice de Sanford died before 9 September 1312.4 |
| Death |
Another source reports that Alice de Sanford died on 7 September 1317.1 |
| Birth* |
Joan de Vere was born circa 1264 at of Oxford, Suffolk, England.2 |
| Marriage* |
She married Sir William de Warrenne, son of Sir John de Warenne and Alice de Lusignan, circa 1283.1 |
| (Witness) Event-Misc |
He and wife Alice grant to Wm. de Warenne and his wif Joan and her heirs the Manors of Medineham, Tybourne, Pritelwell, Wlfhamston, Nuchamstead, and Gynges, with £10 rent in Cestresham Manor. If they die leaving heirs under age, custody of them and the lands to Robert and Alice on 10 June 1285.6 |
| Marriage |
She married Sir William de Warrenne, son of Sir John de Warenne and Alice de Lusignan, circa 20 June 1285 Her maritagium included the manors of medmenham, Buckinghamshire, Crowmarsh, Oxfordshire, Margaretting, Prittlewell, and Woolston (in Chigwell), Essex.2,7,8 |
| Event-Misc* |
William de Warenne being dead 15 dec 1286, his wid. Joan has restoration of Manors of Medmenham, Pritelwell (which she bought) in Ess., Crawmershe, Oxon., and Beston, Norf., of all which she and Wm. were enfeoffed by her father Rob., Earl of Oxford in May 1287.9 |
| Death* |
She died on 21 November 1293.10,2 |
| Burial* |
She was buried at Lewes, Sussex, England.2,8 |
| Name Variation |
Sir William de Warrenne was also styled Warenne.7 |
| Birth* |
He was born on 15 January 1256 at Warren, Sussex, England.8,3,9,7 |
| Event-Misc* |
Livery to John his land of Brumfeld and Yal, which he had given to his son Wm. to hold of him, and also Scolethorp Manor, which William held. On 12 February 1276.10 |
| Marriage* |
He married Joan de Vere, daughter of Sir Robert de Vere and Alice de Sanford, circa 1283.1 |
| Knighted* |
He was knighted in 1285 at Winchester.7 |
| (Witness) Event-Misc |
He and wife Alice grant to Wm. de Warenne and his wif Joan and her heirs the Manors of Medineham, Tybourne, Pritelwell, Wlfhamston, Nuchamstead, and Gynges, with £10 rent in Cestresham Manor. If they die leaving heirs under age, custody of them and the lands to Robert and Alice on 10 June 1285.11 |
| Marriage |
He married Joan de Vere, daughter of Sir Robert de Vere and Alice de Sanford, circa 20 June 1285 Her maritagium included the manors of medmenham, Buckinghamshire, Crowmarsh, Oxfordshire, Margaretting, Prittlewell, and Woolston (in Chigwell), Essex.3,12,7 |
| Death* |
He died | He was ambushed and killed by his enemies after attending a tournament on 15 December 1285 at Croyden, Surrey, England, at age 29.1,3,9,7 |
| (Witness) Event-Misc |
William de Warenne being dead 15 dec 1286, his wid. Joan has restoration of Manors of Medmenham, Pritelwell (which she bought) in Ess., Crawmershe, Oxon., and Beston, Norf., of all which she and Wm. were enfeoffed by her father Rob., Earl of Oxford in May 1287.13 |
| Name Variation |
Alice de Warrenne was also styled Warenne.6 |
| Birth* |
She was born between 1285 and 1287.2 |
| Event-Misc* |
Grant of his marriage to Alesia, d. of Wm. de Warenne, and g.d. of John, late E. of Surrey. K. had granted his marriage to said John, who offered Alesia to Edmund, who however, then refused her. On 30 December 1304.7 |
| Marriage* |
She married Sir Edmund FitzAlan, son of Sir Richard FitzAlan and Alasia de Saluzzo, in 1305 Her maritagium included the manors of High Roding, Margaretting, Ovesham Hall (in Matching), Prittlewell, and Woolston (in Chigwell), Essex.1,2,3,4,5 |
| Event-Misc |
License for him and wife Alice to enclose and impark 50 acres of their Manor of Wolfhampton, Ess., within the forest on 10 June 1324.8 |
| Death* |
She died before 23 May 1338.1,2,3 |
| Title* |
Sir Edmund FitzAlan held the title of 9th Earl of Arundel.5,7 |
| Arms* |
His arms were Gu. A lion rampant or (4,5 Nob.).5 |
| Name Variation |
Sir Edmund FitzAlan was also styled Sir Edmund de Arundel.7 |
| Birth* |
He was born on 1 May 1285 at Marlborough Castle, Wiltshire, England.3,8,4,7 |
| Event-Misc* |
Grant of his marriage to Alesia, d. of Wm. de Warenne, and g.d. of John, late E. of Surrey. K. had granted his marriage to said John, who offered Alesia to Edmund, who however, then refused her. On 30 December 1304.5 |
| Marriage* |
He married Alice de Warrenne, daughter of Sir William de Warrenne and Joan de Vere, in 1305 Her maritagium included the manors of High Roding, Margaretting, Ovesham Hall (in Matching), Prittlewell, and Woolston (in Chigwell), Essex.1,3,9,10,7 |
| Event-Misc* |
He had livery of his father's lands on 15 April 1306.5 |
| (Witness) Knighted |
He was knighted with Edward II Plantagenet and 300 other young men on 22 May 1306 at The Festival of the Swans.7,11 |
| Summoned* |
He was summoned to Parliament on 20 January 1307.12 |
| Event-Misc |
Pardon extended to him of £4,234 3s. 4 and 3/4 d., the remaining debts of his ancestors, the last two Earls have paind £1,012 3s. 8d of the same. On 24 April 1307.12 |
| Event-Misc |
He officiated as Pincerna at the Coronation of Edward II on 24 February 1307/8.13 |
| (Witness) Crowned |
He acted as chief butler at the crowning of Edward II Plantagenet on 25 February 1308 at Westminster Abbey, Westminster, Middlesex, England; King of England.14,15,7,16 |
| Event-Misc |
He sealed the Letter of Magnates re affairs of the church on 17 March 1309.12 |
| Event-Misc |
He witnessed the delivery of the Great Seal to the King. On 11 May 1310.12 |
| Event-Misc |
Safe conduct granted to him and his followers going about the realm, if without horses and arms. On 17 July 1313.12 |
| Event-Misc |
He is forbidden to tourney or joust at Brackley on 10 September 1313.12 |
| Event-Misc |
Having served in 34 Ed. I, has his scutage in 14 counties on 9 February 1315.12 |
| Summoned |
He was summoned to join K. in the North with horses and arms to repel Scots. On 30 August 1315.12 |
| Note |
He opposed Piers de Gaveston, who had beaten him in a tournament. Later, in 1321, he changed sides and was one of the few barons supporting Edward II between 1316 and 1321.17 |
| Event-Misc |
He is guardian of the Welsh Marches on 12 March 1316.12 |
| Event-Misc |
He is warden of the Marches of Scotland, from the Trent to Roxburgh on 10 May 1317.12 |
| Event-Misc |
Ordered to send 200 foot from Oswestry and Glun against the Scots on 28 July 1317.12 |
| Event-Misc |
License granted for him to enfeoff John de Combe of Wenge, Blakewell and Dyvele Manors, with regrant to himself for life, and remainder to his son Richard and wife Isabella (d. of Hugh le Despenser, jun.), and heirs corp. On 10 February 1321.12 |
| Event-Misc |
License granted to enfeoff John de Combe of High Rothing, Pritewell, Ouesham, Yenge Margarete, and Wolfhampton Manors, Ess., with regrant to himself and wife Alice and heirs on 8 June 1321.12 |
| Event-Misc* |
K. grants Edmund FitzAlan houses, etc., in London, late of Bart. de Badlesmere, a rebel on 14 July 1322.12 |
| Event-Misc |
He was chief Justiciar of North and South Wales in 1323.17 |
| Event-Misc |
License for him and wife Alice to enclose and impark 50 acres of their Manor of Wolfhampton, Ess., within the forest on 10 June 1324.12 |
| Event-Misc |
He told the King that the King's castles in Wales were insufficiently supplied with food, etc., and need 200 qrs. of wheat and beans, and 40 or 50 tuns of wine. A granary should be built in Carnarvon Castle, the town wall raised, and the gate repeaired which was burned. Exchequer is to survey and provide necessary things. On 12 February 1326.12 |
| Event-Misc |
He is made captain of Array in Wales on 10 May 1326.12 |
| Death* |
He died (beheaded) | without trial after being capured in Shropshire by the Queen's party. Later, he was attainted, losing all his honors and estates. On 17 November 1326 at Hereford, England, at age 41.1,3,4,12,7,17 |
| Event-Misc |
Grant to Joan, Countess of Warenne, the crops, horses, and goods of Edm., E. of Arundel, in I. of Axholme, Lincs., forfeited to K. On 10 December 1326.12 |
| Burial* |
He was buried at Haughmond Abbey, Shropshire, England.7 |
| Citations |
- [S183] Jr. Meredith B. Colket, Marbury Ancestry, p. 36.
- [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 28-31.
- [S218] Marlyn Lewis, Ancestry of Elizabeth of York.
- [S233] Frederick Lewis Weis, Magna Charta Sureties, 134-6.
- [S325] Rev. C. Moor, Knights of Edward I, v. 2, p. 31.
- [S284] Douglas Richardson, Plantagenet Ancestry, Fitz Alan 8.
- [S284] Douglas Richardson, Plantagenet Ancestry, Fitz Alan 9.
- [S183] Jr. Meredith B. Colket, Marbury Ancestry, p.36.
- [S233] Frederick Lewis Weis, Magna Charta Sureties, 121-5.
- [S234] David Faris, Plantagenet Ancestry, Cergeaux 10.
- [S301] Carl Boyer 3rd, Medieval English Ancestors of Robert Abell, p. 84.
- [S325] Rev. C. Moor, Knights of Edward I, v. 2, p. 32.
- [S301] Carl Boyer 3rd, Medieval English Ancestors of Robert Abell, p. 110.
- [S284] Douglas Richardson, Plantagenet Ancestry, Plantagenet 5.
- [S325] Rev. C. Moor, Knights of Edward I, v. 4, p. 226.
- [S325] Rev. C. Moor, Knights of Edward I, v. 5, p. 220.
- [S301] Carl Boyer 3rd, Medieval English Ancestors of Robert Abell, p. 111.
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| Feudal* |
Sir Richard "Copped Hat" FitzAlan held Castle of Arundel, Oswestry, Shropshire.2 |
| Arms* |
His arms were Arundel quartering Warenne: 1 and 4, Gules, a lion rampant or, 2 and 3, Checquy or and azure.2 |
| Name Variation |
Sir Richard "Copped Hat" FitzAlan was also styled Richard de Arundel.2 |
| Birth |
He was born in 1306 at Arundel, Sussex, England.3 |
| Birth* |
He was born circa 1313.1,6,5 |
| Occupation* |
He was Justiciar of North Wales.1 |
| Birth |
Another source reports that Sir Richard "Copped Hat" FitzAlan was born circa 1314.2 |
| Marriage* |
He married first Isabel le Despenser, daughter of Sir Hugh le Despenser and Eleanor de Clare, on 9 February 1320/21 at King's Chapel, Havering-atte-Bower, Essex, England.1,7,3,8,9,5,2 |
| Note* |
After their marriage, her father settled the manors of Keevil, Witshire, and Wing and Blakewell, Buckinghamshire on them and their issue.2 |
| Title |
He held the title of 10th Earl of Arundel in December 1331.2 |
| Event-Misc* |
He claimed the Stewardship of Scotland, by grant of Edward Baliol in 1337.2 |
| Title* |
He held the title of Admiral of the West between 1340 and 1347.5 |
| Living* |
He was living on 4 December 1344.8 |
| Annulment |
The marriage of Sir Richard "Copped Hat" FitzAlan and Isabel le Despenser was annulled on 4 December 1344; their offspring was bastardized.2 |
| Annulment* |
The marriage of Sir Richard "Copped Hat" FitzAlan and Isabel le Despenser was annulled on 4 December 1344; by the Pope on grounds of his minority and lack of consent. |
| Marriage* |
He married second Eleanor de Lancaster, daughter of Henry Plantagenet and Maud de Chaworth, on 5 February 1345 at Ditton, Buckinghamshire, England, by papal dispensation, they being related in the 4th and 4th degrees.10,3,6,5,2 |
| Event-Misc |
He led the 2nd division on 26 August 1346 at the Battle of Crécy.2 |
| Event-Misc |
He was present at the fall of Calais in 1347.2 |
| Event-Misc |
Richard FitzAlan was heir to his uncle, John de Warenne, 8th Earl of Surrey in 1347.2 |
| Event-Misc |
He loaned £2000 to Edward the Black Prince, secured by the gold crown and star of the French king. In 1359.2 |
| Event-Misc |
On the death of Joan of Bar, widow of his uncle, he assume the title of Earl of Surrey in 1361.2 |
| Death* |
He died on 24 January 1375/76 at Arundel, Sussex, England.1,3,6,5,2 |
| Burial* |
He was buried at Lewes Priory, Sussex, England.3,5,2 |
| Note* |
He was the favorite and most likely the homosexual partner of King Edward II after the death of Piers Gaveston.8 |
| Title |
Sir Hugh le Despenser held the title of Earl of Gloucester.9 |
| Arms* |
His arms were Argent quartered with gules fretty or on a bend sable over all.7 |
| Knighted* |
He was knighted with the Prince of Wales on 22 May 1306.10,9 |
| (Witness) Knighted |
He was knighted with Edward II Plantagenet and 300 other young men on 22 May 1306 at The Festival of the Swans.11,8 |
| Event-Misc |
Grant to Hugh fil. Hugh le D., about to marry K's niece Eleanor, d. of Gilbert, E. of Gloucester, £2000 from custodies and marriages of heirs or widows. Hugh le D., sen., will give to him £200 p.a. for life from his lands (P.R.) on 14 June 1306.9 |
| Marriage* |
He married Eleanor de Clare, daughter of Sir Gilbert de Clare "the Red" and Joan of Acre, shortly after 14 Jun 1306 at Westminster, Middlesex, England.1,12,3,13,4,5,7 |
| Event-Misc |
He accompanied the King to Pontoise in 1313.7 |
| Summoned* |
He was summoned to Parliament between 29 July 1314 and 10 October 1325.5,7 |
| Note |
From Nov 1317, he became very powerful at court. The King seized the lordship of gower in Wales to confer upon Hugh. Other Marcher Barons were angered and joined a coalition against Hugh. His rule in Glamorgan was very unpopular with the Welsh. In November 1317.7 |
| Event-Misc* |
Hugh sen. and jun. were banished by Parliament. On 14 August 1321.7 |
| Event-Misc |
Exiled and disinherited, but with the consent of Edward II, engaged in piracy from the Cinque Ports. Was reestablished with grants from the lands of the rebels after the Battle of Boroughbridge on 19 August 1321.5 |
| Event-Misc* |
He was the most powerful man in England, including the King. He accumulated massive wealth through violence and corruption. Between 1322 and 1326.7 |
| Event-Misc* |
He is to arrest disturbers of peace in Glou., Worc., and Here. He is made Custos of Gloucester Caslte, town, and barton under Hugh le Despenser, jun. On 1 November 1322.14 |
| Event-Misc |
He complained to the Pope that he was threatened by magical and secret dealings, and was advised to turn to God and make a good confession. Robert le Mareschal accused thirty inhabitants of Coventry of having employed Despenser and John de Notingham, a necromacer, who then made images of some enemies, one of which died after his image was pierced by a lead pin in the head and heart. Everyone but the necromancer was acquitted. In 1324.8 |
| Event-Misc |
Queen Isabel invaded England with 700 mercenaries from Hainalt. Edward II was deposed with the Despensers. In September 1326.7 |
| Event-Misc |
He and the King were captured on 16 November 1326 at Llantrisant, Glamorgan, Wales.7,8 |
| Death* |
He died |he was hanged on a 50 foot high gallows, drawn, and quartered by order of the Queen. His head was placed on a spike on London Bridge. The quarters were hung at Dover, Bristol, York, and Newcastle. On 24 November 1326 at Hereford, Herefordshire, England.15,16,17,3,4,5,8 |
| Title* |
He held the title of Baron Despenser.15 |
| Burial* |
He was buried in 1330 at Tewkesbury Abbey, Gloucestershire, England, (his remains were collected).3,5,7 |
| Name Variation |
Eleanor de Clare was also styled Alianore.6 |
| Birth* |
She was born in October 1292 at Caerphilly Castle, Glamorganshire, Wales.7,2,3,4,8 |
| Marriage* |
She married first Sir Hugh le Despenser, son of Sir Hugh le Despenser and Isabel de Beauchamp, shortly after 14 Jun 1306 at Westminster, Middlesex, England.1,9,2,3,10,4,8 |
| Event-Misc* |
Eleanor was co-heiress to her brother Gilbert in 1314.8 |
| Event-Misc* |
Her inheritance was restored to her, which was taken at the execution of her husband, Hugh le Despenser on 22 April 1328.8 |
| Event-Misc |
Eleanor was abducted from Hanley castle, Worcestershire by Sir William la Zouche Mortimer, whom she subsequently married sine lic. Shortly before 29 Jan 1328/9.8 |
| Marriage* |
She married second Sir William la Zouche Mortimer circa February 1329.9,3,4,8 |
| Criminal* |
She and Sir William la Zouche Mortimer were ordered arrested on 5 February 1328/29.11 |
| Event-Misc |
She was pardoned on £5000 fine, and restored to her lands (she was not able to pay off the fine during her lifetime). On 22 February 1329/30.11 |
| Protection* |
She was granted letters of protection going over seas with Princess Eleanor for her marriage to Renaud, Count of Guelders in 1332.11 |
| Death* |
She died on 30 June 1337 at age 44.7,6,2,3,4,8 |
| Title* |
Sir Gilbert de Clare "the Red" held the title of 6th Earl of Hertford and 6th Earl of Gloucester.7,8 |
| Arms* |
His arms were Or. 3 chevrons gu (Matt. Paris III).7 |
| Birth* |
He was born on 2 September 1243 at Christchurch, Hampshire, England.9,2,6,5,7,8 |
| Marriage* |
He married first Alice de Lusignan, daughter of Hugh XI de Lusignan and Yolande de Dreux, Spring 1253.2,6,5,8 |
| Event-Misc |
He led the massacre of the Jews in 1264 at Canterbury, Kent.8 |
| Event-Misc |
Gilbert de Clare was denounced as a traitor by King Henry III on 12 May 1264.8 |
| (Simon) Battle-Lewes |
On 14 May 1264, Sir Gilbert de Clare "the Red", Sir John Gifford, Sir Nicholas de Segrave and Sir Hugh le Despenser fought on the side of Simon of Monfort at the Battle of Lewes in Sussex. See also a href="http://www.wargames.co.uk/Library/ArticlesH/Lewes.html"The Battle of Lewes /a; when King Henry and Prince Edward were captured by Simon of Montfort, Earl of Leicester. Simon ruled England in Henry's name until his defeat at Evesham.10,11,12,13,14,15 |
| Knighted* |
He was knighted on 14 May 1264.2,7 |
| Event-Misc* |
Gilbert, Earl of Gloucester, is made Custos of his lands in Pembrokeshire and others of his lands in Surrey and Sussex on 8 June 1264.16 |
| Event-Misc* |
Sir Gilbert met Prince Edward, who swore to remove aliens from the royal councils and observe the "good old laws." In May 1265.8 |
| Event-Misc* |
Gilbert de Clare was denounced as a traitor by Simon de Montfort for having switched sides. In June 1265.8 |
| (Witness) Event-Misc |
Roger de Somery was a Commissioner re dispute between Llewellyn, P. of Wales, and Gilb., E. of Gloucester on 14 March 1268.17 |
| Divorce |
He and Alice de Lusignan were divorced on 18 July 1271.8 |
| Event-Misc |
He took the lead in swearing fealty to Edward I, who was in Sicily on crusade when his father, Henry III died. On 16 November 1272.8 |
| Summoned* |
He was summoned to Parliament on 19 May 1275.7 |
| Event-Misc* |
Thos. de Weyland was present in Council re Gilb. E. of Gloucester Michaelmas 1276.18 |
| Summoned |
He was summoned to serve against the Welsh on 1 July 1277.7 |
| Summoned |
He was summoned to Parliament on 30 September 1283 at Shrewsbury.7 |
| Divorce* |
He and Alice de Lusignan were divorced before 16 May 1285; Alice was said to have become hypochondriacal in 1271.5,7 |
| Event-Misc* |
Edmund was Commissioner of Array, Salop and Staff., to serve under Gilbert, Earl of Gloucester on 25 June 1287.19 |
| Event-Misc* |
Gilbert de Clare and Humphrey de Bohun waged a private war and were ordered to keep the peace. In 1289.20 |
| Event-Misc* |
For certain trespasses, he has surrendered to the King all his lands in 26 Counties of England, in Wales, and in Ireland on 17 April 1290.7 |
| Marriage* |
He married second Joan of Acre, daughter of Edward I "Longshanks" Plantagenet King of England and Eleanor of Castile, circa 30 April 1290 at Westminster Abbey, Westminster, Middlesex, England.9,21,6,22,5,8 |
| Event-Misc |
Trial was held concerning Gilbert de Clare's attack on Humphrey de Bohun on 18 January 1290/91.23 |
| Event-Misc |
Charter as Earl of Gloucester on 15 August 1295.24 |
| Death* |
He died on 7 December 1295 at Monmouth Castle, Wales, at age 52.9,2,6,25,5,8 |
| Burial* |
He was buried at Tewkesbury Abbey, Gloucestershire, England.6,5,8 |
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| Citations |
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