| Note* |
"He was described as tall and well built, with finely shaped limbs, a handsome face, and brown hair, a model of chivalry in his youger days, and of unswerving loyalty in his maturity and old age."3 |
| Name Variation |
Sir William Marshal was also styled William le Marischal.2 |
| Birth* |
He was born in 1146.4,2,5 |
| Occupation* |
He was Marshal of England.4 |
| Event-Misc |
He was given by his father as hostage to King Stephen, but was spared by the king, despite his father's rebellion in 1152.6 |
| Event-Misc |
He squired for William de Tancarville, hereditary Master Chamberlain of Normandy between 1159 and 1167.6 |
| Event-Misc* |
William was wounded and captured in an ambush while serving for his uncle Patrick (who was killed at that time). On 27 March 1168 at Poitou.6 |
| Event-Misc |
He was ransomed by Queen Eleanor, and was chosen by King Henry II to be a member of the Young Henry's household.6 |
| Knighted* |
He was knighted by William de Tancarville in 1173 at Drincourt.6 |
| Event-Misc |
He supported Young King Henry in his rebellion against his father.6 |
| (Witness) Knighted |
He knighted Henry of England; by William Marshal.6 |
| Event-Misc* |
On his deathbed, Young King Henry charged William Marshal to carry his cross to the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, which he subsequently did on 11 June 1183.6 |
| Event-Misc |
On his return to England, he was made a member of the Household of Henry II in 1187.6 |
| Event-Misc |
He served King Henry in France against his rebelling sons, once stopping Richard's pursuit by killing his horse (rather than Richard, which he could have). He was with Henry II to the last and escorted his body to Fontevrault for burial. From 1188 to 1189.6 |
| Marriage* |
He married Isabel de Clare, daughter of Richard de Clare "Strongbow" and Aoife MacDairmait, in August 1189 at London, Middlesex, England.4,5,7 |
| (Witness) Crowned |
He witnessed the crowning of Richard I the Lionhearted on 3 September 1189 at Westminster, Middlesex, England, He carried the gold sceptre with the cross; King of England.8,9,10,11 |
| Event-Misc |
King Richard gave him Isabel de Clare in marriage and a number of posts for his service in 1189.6 |
| Event-Misc |
When the Archbishop of Rouen succeeded Longchamp as Justiciar, William became his chief assistant in October 1191.6 |
| Event-Misc |
When Prince John revolted against King Richard, William besieged and took Windsor Castle. In 1193.6 |
| Event-Misc |
He was in Normandy for the King between 1194 and 1199.12 |
| Event-Misc |
Upon Richard's death, William supported King John, and obtained support of the nobles at a meeting in Northampton in 1199.12 |
| (Witness) Crowned |
He witnessed the crowning of John Lackland on 27 May 1199 at Westminster Abbey, Westminster, Middlesex, England; King of England.13,7,8,10,14,15 |
| Title |
He held the title of Earl of Pembroke on 27 May 1199.16,12 |
| Event-Misc |
He was confirmed Marshal of England on 20 April 1200.12 |
| Event-Misc |
He invaded Wales and captured Kilgerran in 1204.12 |
| Event-Misc |
He joined the Archbishop of Canterbury in forcing King John to abandon a projected expedition to Poitou in June 1205.12 |
| Event-Misc |
He spent most of his time in Ireland between 1207 and 1211.12 |
| Event-Misc |
He was recalled by King John in April 1213.12 |
| (Witness) Event-Misc |
He was a witness when John agreed to reconcile with the Pope, becoming the Pope's vassal. The interdict and excommunication were lifted. On 15 May 1213.10,12 |
| Event-Misc* |
He was commander in England while John was absent in Poitou in 1214.12 |
| (King) Magna Carta |
He was present 12 Jun 1215, in Runnymede, Surrey on the side of the King when the barons forced King John to sign the Magna Carta.17,18,19,20,21,22  |
| Title* |
He held the title of Regent of the Kingdom between 1216 and 1219.4 |
| Event-Misc |
He was chosen unanimously to be regent for Henry III on 11 November 1216 at Bristol.12 |
| Event-Misc* |
William Marshal concluded the Treaty of Lambeth with Prince Louis on 11 September 1217.12 |
| Death* |
He died on 14 May 1219 at Caversham, England.4,2,5 |
| Burial* |
He was buried at Temple Church, London, Middlesex, England.4,2,5 |
| HTML* |
Br Weblinks:; National Politics Web Guide. |
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- [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 66-27.
- [S233] Frederick Lewis Weis, Magna Charta Sureties, 145-1.
- [S347] Carl Boyer 3rd, Medieval English Ancestors of Certain Americans, p. 147.
- [S234] David Faris, Plantagenet Ancestry, Plantagenet 16.
- [S284] Douglas Richardson, Plantagenet Ancestry, Warenne 2.
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- [S284] Douglas Richardson, Plantagenet Ancestry, Plantagenet 3.
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- [S284] Douglas Richardson, Plantagenet Ancestry, Longespée 3.
- [S284] Douglas Richardson, Plantagenet Ancestry, Warenne 3.
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- [S347] Carl Boyer 3rd, Medieval English Ancestors of Certain Americans, p. 8.
- [S347] Carl Boyer 3rd, Medieval English Ancestors of Certain Americans, p. 34.
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| Name Variation |
Sir Edward le Despenser K.G., M.P. was also styled Despencer.6 |
| Birth* |
He was born on 24 March 1335/36 at Essendine, Rutland, England.1,7,6 |
| Event-Misc |
Edw. le Despenser was heir to his uncle, Hugh le Despenser, 3rd Lord le Despenser in 1349.6 |
| Marriage |
He married Elizabeth de Burghersh, daughter of Sir Bartholomew de Burghersh K.G. and Cicely de Weyland, before 2 August 1354.7,6 |
| Event-Misc |
Accompanied the Prince of Wales to Gascony in September 1355.7,6 |
| Event-Misc |
He fought at the Battle of Poitiers on 19 September 1356.6 |
| Summoned* |
He was summoned to Parliament between 15 December 1357 and 6 October 1372.7,6 |
| Event-Misc* |
He took part in the invasion of France from 1359 to 1360.6 |
| Knighted* |
He was knighted He was nominated K.G. In 1361.8 |
| Marriage* |
Another source reports that the marriage took place before December 1364.9,3,10,11 |
| Event-Misc |
He went with Lionel, Duke of Clarence, to Milan. He subsequently was in the service of Pope Urban in his war against the Viscount of Milan, winning a great reputation in battles in Lombardy in 1368.6 |
| Event-Misc |
He returned to England at the request of John of Gaunt in 1372.6 |
| Event-Misc |
He was Constable of the Army of John of Gaunt in France from 1373 to 1374.6 |
| Event-Misc |
He assisted the Duke of Brittany in his campaign there. In 1375.6 |
| Death* |
He died on 11 November 1375 at Llanbethian, Glamorgan, Wales, at age 39.9,3,7,6 |
| Title* |
He held the title of 4th Lord le Despenser, Lord of Glamorgan and Morgannwg, Wales, and, in right of his wife, of Ewyas Lacy, Herefordshire.9,6 |
| Burial* |
He was buried at Tewkesbury Abbey, Gloucestershire, England.7,6 |
| Feudal* |
Sir Bartholomew de Burghersh K.G. held Ewyas Lacy, Herefordshire, Burwash, Sussex, Heytesbury, Stert, and Colerne, Wiltshire.4 |
| Birth* |
He was born say 1323.4 |
| Marriage* |
He married first Cicely de Weyland, daughter of Sir Richard de Weyland and Joan (?), on 11 May 1335.5,6,7,4 |
| Event-Misc |
He accompanied King Edward III to Flanders in 1339.4 |
| Event-Misc* |
Fought at the Battle of Crécy alongside his father on 25 August 1346 at Crécy, France.5,6,8 |
| Knighted* |
He was knighted an original Knight of the Garter on 23 April 1349.5 |
| Event-Misc |
He fulfilled a religious vow by making a pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 1354.4 |
| Event-Misc |
He fought alongside King Edward III on 19 September 1356 at Poitiers, France.4 |
| Marriage* |
He married second Margaret Gisors before August 1366.6,4 |
| Residence* |
He lived at Ewyas Lacy, Herefordshire, England.7 |
| Occupation* |
He was Justiciar of Chester, steward and constable of Wallingford and St. Valery.4 |
| Death* |
He died on 5 April 1369.9,6,4,8 |
| Burial* |
He was buried at Walsingham Abbey, Norfolk.4,8 |
| Arms* |
His arms were Gu. A lion rampant tail-forked or. (Parl.) The same, with Label of 5 points az. (Dering). Gu. A lion rampant or (Cott).3  |
| Birth* |
Sir Bartholomew de Burghersh was born circa 1304.4 |
| Marriage* |
He married Elizabeth de Verdun, daughter of Sir Theobald de Verdun and Maud de Mortimer, before 11 June 1320.1,2,4,5 |
| Occupation* |
He was constable of Dover and warden of the Cinque Ports, constable of the Tower of London, Chamberlain of the King's Household, Chief Justice in Eyre south of Trent, Admiral of the Fleet west of Thames, Senschal of Ponthieu.3,4 |
| (Rebel) Battle-Boroughbridge |
On 16 Mar 1322, Sir John Gifford, Sir Hugh de Audley, Sir Gilbert Talbot, Sir Bartholomew de Burghersh, Sir Bartholomew de Badlesmere and Sir Humphrey VIII de Bohun fought on the side of the Earl of Lancaster at the Battle of Boroughbridge in Yorkshire.6,7,8 |
| Summoned* |
He was summoned to Parliament between 1330 and 1354.3 |
| Event-Misc* |
He was part of a diplomatic mission to the Pope in 1343.9 |
| Event-Misc |
He fought at the Battle of Crécy on 25 August 1346 at Crécy, France.9 |
| Event-Misc |
He was made Chamberlain of the Royal Household and Constable of the Tower of London on 27 June 1355.10 |
| Death* |
He died on 3 August 1355.1,2,9 |
| Burial* |
He was buried at Grey Friars, London, England.4 |
| Excommunication* |
Guncelin de Badlesmere was excommunicated by the Archbishop of Canterbury by order of King Henry III.3 |
| Feudal* |
He held Badlesmere Manor and lands at Doneswellebethe, Kent, as 1 Knight's Fee.4 |
| Name Variation |
Guncelin de Badlesmere was also styled Gunselm.5 |
| Arms* |
His arms were Arg. A fesse bet. 2 bars gemelles gu (Camden, St. George, Dering).4  |
| Birth* |
He was born circa 1232 at Chilham, Kent, England.2,3 |
| Marriage* |
He married Joan FitzBernard, daughter of Ralph FitzBernard and Joan Aquilon FitzBernard/.2,3 |
| Event-Misc* |
He was Justice of Chester (F.R.) between 16 October 1274 and 14 November 1281.4 |
| (Witness) Event-Misc |
He was a witness when Sir Robert le Strange and John le Strange were King grants to Guncelin de Badlesmere, marriage of Robert le Strange's son and heir John on 10 June 1280.6 |
| Event-Misc |
He was to serve against the Welsh (P.W.) on 2 August 1282.4 |
| Event-Misc |
He is of the King's household and Council, and holds lands at Lenham, Kent (P. R.) on 16 June 1294.4 |
| Event-Misc |
He was going overseas for the King, and is Commander of Array, Kent. On 20 August 1297.4 |
| Event-Misc |
As a knight of Henry, Earl of Lincoln, goes with him to Rome (C.R.) on 13 October 1300.4 |
| Death* |
He died on 13 April 1301.2,4 |
| Feudal* |
Sir Theobald de Verdun held Alton, Staffordshire, Weobley, Herefordshire, Farnham Verdon, Buckinghamshire, Wilsford, Wiltshire.5 |
| Arms* |
His arms were Or, a fret gules.5  |
| Name Variation |
Sir Theobald de Verdun was also styled Verdon.6 |
| Name Variation |
Sir Theobald de Verdun was also styled Thebaud.5 |
| Name Variation |
Sir Theobald de Verdun was also styled Tebaud.5 |
| Birth* |
He was born on 8 September 1278.1,7,6,5 |
| Event-Misc* |
The King is displeased with his not coming, he having pleaded infirmity and the loss of his son and heir John. The King hears that his 2nd son Theobald is strong and able, and asks that he may be sent to him. He shall have his passage by sea and his wages. On 14 July 1297.2 |
| Knighted* |
He was knighted by the King on 24 June 1298 at Northumberland, England.1,5 |
| (English) Battle-Falkirk |
On 22 Jul 1298, Sir Richard FitzAlan, Sir Theobald de Verdun, Sir John de Warenne, Sir William de Ferrers, Sir Reynold de Grey, Sir Humphrey VII de Bohun and Sir Humphrey VIII de Bohun fought on the side of the English at the Battle of Falkirk in West Lothian, Scotland.8,9,10 |
| Summoned |
He was summoned to Parliament by writs directed Theobaldo de Verdun junior from 29 December 1299 to 16 October 1315.6,5 |
| Event-Misc* |
Lic. for Edm. de Mortimer to grant Donmask Castle and Manor in Ireland to Theobald, jun., in free marriage with his d. Matilda, and for Theobald, sen. to grant to said Theobald, jun., and Matilda, 200 m. p.a. in Loghfinedy Manor on 28 April 1302.2 |
| Marriage* |
He married first Maud de Mortimer, daughter of Sir Edmund de Mortimer and Maud de Fiennes, on 29 July 1302 at Wigmore, Herefordshire, England, Her maritagium included the Castle and manor of Dunamase in Ireland.1,7,6,5 |
| Summoned* |
He was summoned to serve against the Scots, he proffers 3 1/2 Kt. Fees for all his lands in England, and will serve per 1 Kt. and 5 serjeants on 12 September 1310.11 |
| Occupation* |
He was Justiciar of Ireland, hereditary Constable of Ireland on 30 April 1313.1,5,12 |
| Event-Misc* |
He is to treat with Irish chieftains, prelates, magnates, and others of Ireland re giving help against Brus and the Scots on 22 March 1314.11 |
| Marriage* |
He married second Elizabeth de Clare, daughter of Sir Gilbert de Clare "the Red" and Joan of Acre, on 4 February 1315/16 at near Boston, England, against the King's will and without license.7,6,5,11,12 |
| Feudal |
He held Farnham and Seaw Green, Bucks., Weobley, Here., Stoke on Tyrne and Ludlow, Salop, Batterley, Bukenhale, Alveton, and Ellaston, Staff., Wilsford and Stoke-Verdon, Wiltshire on 5 March 1316.11 |
| Death* |
He died |leaving 3 d. coh., viz. Joan, 12-14, Elizabeth, 10-12, Margery, 5-7, but his wife Elizabeth, to whom dower, is pregnant on 27 July 1316 at Alton, Staffordshire, England, at age 37.1,7,6,5,11 |
| Burial* |
He was buried at Croxton Abbey, England.7,5 |
| Arms* |
His arms were Barry of 6 or and az. an escutcheon arg., on a chief or 3 pales between 2 gyrons az. (1, 2, 3 Nob.). The same but 2 pales (Segar).4  |
| Birth* |
Sir Edmund de Mortimer was born in 1251.2 |
| Birth |
Another source reports that Sir Edmund de Mortimer was born between 1251 and 1254.5 |
| Birth |
Another source reports that Sir Edmund de Mortimer was born in 1261.6,7 |
| Event-Misc |
He was made Canon of Hereford (intention originally being to place him in the Church) in 1263.5 |
| Event-Misc* |
He was made Treasurer of York (as a benefice). On 7 August 1265.4 |
| Marriage* |
He married second Maud de Fiennes, daughter of Sir William de Fiennes and Blanche de Brienne, circa 1280.1,2,8,9 |
| Event-Misc |
Edmund was in command, but not present, at the Battle of Builth, where Llywelyn ap Gruffudd was killed. Edmund identified the body and carried the head to King Edward I at Rhuddlan. The head was set on a spike at the Tower of London, crowned with ivy. In 1282.10 |
| Event-Misc |
Made Custos of Oswalestre Castle and Hundred in minorty of Jn. FitzAlan, rendering 200 m. p.a. to Vale Royal Abbey for facric of its church, and also Custos of Arundel Castle and Honor, rendering 150 m. to same on 8 August 1282.4 |
| Event-Misc |
On the death of his father, he was the surviving heir, and gave up his church career, vacating his position as Canon of Hereford and Treasurer of York in November 1282.5 |
| Event-Misc |
He received livery of his father's lands in Salop and Here. On 24 November 1282.11 |
| Event-Misc* |
Edmund and Roger Mortimer were among those who defeated and killed Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, Prince of Wales in December 1282 at Builth, Wales.5 |
| Summoned* |
He was summoned to serve against the Welsh on 2 May 1283.11 |
| Event-Misc |
He was to cause passes in Wales to be cleared of trees, each pass to be a bowshot wide, and to pursue thieves lurking in the woods on 28 June 1283.11 |
| Summoned |
He was summoned to Parliament on 30 September 1283 at Shrewsbury.11 |
| Marriage |
He married Maud de Fiennes, daughter of Sir William de Fiennes and Blanche de Brienne, circa 1285.6,10 |
| Marriage |
Another source reports that the marriage took place circa 1286.5 |
| Event-Misc* |
Edmund was Commissioner of Array, Salop and Staff., to serve under Gilbert, Earl of Gloucester on 25 June 1287.11 |
| Feudal* |
He held Nene Solers Manor, Salop, as 1 Kt. Fee, late of Rob. de Mortimer of Richard's Castle on 22 July 1287.11 |
| Event-Misc |
He was enjoined to reside on his lordships and demesnes until the rebellion of Rhys ap Meridith should be put down. In 1288.5 |
| Event-Misc |
He is ordered to fell trees and enlarge passes in Wales and to act vigorously against Rhys on 30 November 1288.11 |
| (Witness) Event-Misc |
He was a witness when Trial was held concerning Gilbert de Clare's attack on Humphrey de Bohun on 18 January 1290/91.12 |
| Criminal* |
He was He was accused of depriving Hawisia, wid. of Griffin ap Wenunwen of her reasonable dower on 3 July 1291.11 |
| Criminal |
He was He was accused of unjustly occupying lands of Peter de Dolegayer on 2 October 1291.11 |
| Summoned |
He was summoned to Parliament between 1 August 1295 and 1302.11 |
| Event-Misc |
He was to take to the King all lands of alien priories in his jurisdiction on 8 November 1295.11 |
| (Witness) Inquisition Post Mor |
He was named at the Inquisition Post Mortem of Sir William de Mortimer on 30 June 1297; Edmund de Mortimer, aged 30-33, is the elder bro. and heir of Wm. de Mortimer.11 |
| Summoned |
He was summoned to serve over seas, having £20 lands in Berks., Here., Salop, and Staff. On 7 July 1297.11 |
| Event-Misc |
He is to send 200 Welsh to Hereford from his lands in the Welsh Marches, to go to Winchelsea for service over seas on 13 July 1297.11 |
| Event-Misc* |
Lic. for Edmund de Mortimer to enfoeff Hugh le Poer of Stratfeld and Worthy Mortimer Manors, Hants., with regrant to himself and w. Margaret and his heirs. On 12 August 1297.7 |
| Summoned |
He was summoned to Council on 8 September 1297 at Rochester.11 |
| Summoned |
He was summoned to raise 600 foot from Kedewy, Kery, and Arewosty on 8 January 1298.11 |
| Summoned |
He was summoned to serve as Baron against the Scots on 6 June 1299.7 |
| Criminal |
He was Anian Thloyt of Montgomery complains that he took 80 of his horses, val. £100, at Menenith on 10 June 1299.7 |
| Event-Misc |
Lic. for Edmund de Mortimer, for his debts to Geof. de Genevill and w. Matilda to demise to her for 8 years lands val. £120 p.a. in Manors of Stratfeld Mortimer, Worthy Mortimer, Clebury, and Wigmore on 13 April 1300.7 |
| Event-Misc |
Seals letter to Pope as Lord of Wiggemore in 1301.7 |
| Event-Misc |
As son and heir of Maud de Mortimer, he has livery of her lands on 10 May 1301.7 |
| (Witness) Event-Misc |
Lic. for Edm. de Mortimer to grant Donmask Castle and Manor in Ireland to Theobald, jun., in free marriage with his d. Matilda, and for Theobald, sen. to grant to said Theobald, jun., and Matilda, 200 m. p.a. in Loghfinedy Manor on 28 April 1302.13 |
| Event-Misc* |
Lic. for Edmund de Mortimer to enfoeff Joan Wake of Bruges Walteri Manor and Castle, Manors of Odycumbe and Mulverton, Som., Kyngesleone, Erlesone, and Orelton, Here., with regrant to himself and w. Margaret and his heirs. On 28 April 1302.7 |
| Event-Misc |
Grant to his son John a mess., lands, and rents at Aure with advowson of moiety of church there, and Blydeslowe Hundred on 30 January 1304.7 |
| Death* |
He died mortally wounded in battle on 17 July 1304 at Builth, Wales.2,6,5 |
| Burial* |
He was buried at Wigmore Abbey, Wigmore, Herefordshire, England.2,5 |
| Title* |
He held the title of Lord Mortimer of Wigmore.6 |
| Feudal* |
He held of Sir John de Ferrers Southo Manor, Hunts., as 1 Kt. Fee, late on 25 July 1304.14 |
| Inquisition Post Mor |
At the inquisition post mortem of Sir Edmund de Mortimer, on 25 July 1304, he held Bridgwater, Radnor, and Wigmore Castle, and very many manors and lands, with c. 100 Kt. Fees, and left s. h. Roger 17-18.7 |
| Event-Misc* |
Grant to Peter de Gavaston custody of the lands of Edmund de Mortimer in minority of his heir on 29 July 1304.7 |
| Name Variation |
Maud de Fiennes was also styled Margaret de Fiennes.5,6 |
| Birth* |
She was born circa 1262 at of Picardy, Normandy, France.2 |
| Name Variation |
Maud de Fiennes was also styled Margaret de Fiennes.2 |
| Marriage* |
She married Sir Edmund de Mortimer, son of Sir Roger de Mortimer and Maud de Braiose, circa 1280.1,2,7,8 |
| Event-Misc* |
She received her dower lands and c. 34 Kt. Fees, with Radnor and Knoklas Castles. On 30 December 1284.9 |
| Marriage |
She married Sir Edmund de Mortimer, son of Sir Roger de Mortimer and Maud de Braiose, circa 1285.4,10 |
| Marriage |
Another source reports that the marriage took place circa 1286.11 |
| Event-Misc* |
Lic. for Edmund de Mortimer to enfoeff Hugh le Poer of Stratfeld and Worthy Mortimer Manors, Hants., with regrant to himself and w. Margaret and his heirs. On 12 August 1297.9 |
| Event-Misc |
Lic. for Edmund de Mortimer, for his debts to Geof. de Genevill and w. Matilda to demise to her for 8 years lands val. £120 p.a. in Manors of Stratfeld Mortimer, Worthy Mortimer, Clebury, and Wigmore on 13 April 1300.9 |
| Event-Misc |
She was granted a weekly market and yearly fair in 1306 at Kingsland, Herefordshire, England.11 |
| Event-Misc |
The King ordered her removed to Elstow Abbey for holding meetings of suspected persons at Radnor and Worcester in 1326.11 |
| Event-Misc |
Indult to Margaret that her confessor may give to her plenary absolution in the hour of her death. On 7 October 1330.9 |
| Death* |
She died on 7 February 1333/34.2,4,11 |
| Arms* |
His arms were De or frette de goules (Parl., Charles, St. George, Segar, Camden, Cuillim, Dering, 1 Nob.). The same, on a shield between 2 lions passant gardant (Baron's Seals).4  |
| Name Variation |
Sir Theobald de Verdun was also styled Sir Thebaud de Verdun.5 |
| Name Variation |
Sir Theobald de Verdun was also styled Verdon.4 |
| Birth* |
He was born circa 1248.1,6,4,5 |
| Occupation* |
He was Constable of Ireland.1 |
| Birth |
Another source reports that Sir Theobald de Verdun was born circa 1249.5 |
| Event-Misc* |
Going to Ireland, he nominates his son Theobald as his attorney. On 13 May 1272.7 |
| Event-Misc* |
He had livery of his father's and mother's lands, having made fine in 200 m. for not coming to the King in England to have seisin on 7 November 1274.4 |
| Event-Misc* |
He had livery of the lands of his g. m. Roesia de Lacy on 7 December 1274.4 |
| Event-Misc |
She has recovered against Theobald de Verdon her dower of his lands in Elgnad, but he shall have rents from Webbeleye, Ewyas, and Ludlow in May 1276.4 |
| Marriage* |
He married Margery de Bohun, daughter of Sir Humphrey VI de Bohun and Eleanor de Braiose, before 6 November 1276; Her maritagium included a quarter interest in the manor and hundred of Bisley, Gloucestershire.1,6,5 |
| Summoned* |
He was summoned to serve against the Welsh, he acknowledges 1 Kt. Fee for his paternal inheritance, and 2 1/2 Fees for that of Walter de Lascy, and will serve per 7 serjeants on 1 July 1277.4 |
| Event-Misc |
Complaint re his causing beasts of Lanthony Priory at Old Castle and Red Castle Manors, Here., to be driven to his castle of Ewyas, where some of them were starved on 12 November 1279.4 |
| Event-Misc |
Safe conduct for his men coming from Ireland with corn, wine, and victuals for the army of Wales on 17 May 1282.4 |
| Event-Misc |
His bailiffs are to send 60 men from Ewyas to the army on 21 March 1283.4 |
| Summoned |
He was summoned to Parliament on 30 September 1283 at Shrewsbury.4 |
| Event-Misc |
Constable of Ireland, he owes £200, to be paid in 4 instalments from his Manors of Farnham and La Sere in July 1284.8 |
| Event-Misc |
Going to Ireland, he nominates Thos. de Verdon as his attorney, and is to receive his Irish to the King's peace on 13 September 1284.8 |
| Criminal* |
He was found guilty of high treason for "divers transgressions and disorders" but released on payment of 500 m. In 1291.5 |
| Event-Misc |
Quittance of fine for not appearing at the eyre, as he was then staying with the King. On 6 February 1292.8 |
| Summoned |
He was summoned to Parliament by writs directed Theobaldo de Verdun from 24 June 1295 to 11 June 1309.5 |
| Summoned |
He was summoned to serve against the Scots on 2 January 1296.8 |
| Event-Misc* |
The King is displeased with his not coming, he having pleaded infirmity and the loss of his son and heir John. The King hears that his 2nd son Theobald is strong and able, and asks that he may be sent to him. He shall have his passage by sea and his wages. On 14 July 1297.8 |
| Event-Misc |
He was accused of harassing Lanthony Priory in the parts of Ewyas on 12 April 1299.8 |
| Event-Misc |
The King asks him either to go in person or send Theobald, jun on 28 May 1301.8 |
| (Witness) Event-Misc |
Lic. for Edm. de Mortimer to grant Donmask Castle and Manor in Ireland to Theobald, jun., in free marriage with his d. Matilda, and for Theobald, sen. to grant to said Theobald, jun., and Matilda, 200 m. p.a. in Loghfinedy Manor on 28 April 1302.8 |
| Death* |
He died | holding Braundon Castle as 1 Fee, mess. and lands at Bretford and Fleckenho, Warw., Manors of Codesbech and Neubold, advowsons there and at Boseworth and Skeftynton, Leic., Cliveton Manor, Staff., Ewyas Laci and Webbley Castles each as 1 Fee in Here., mess. at Byseley, Glou., Manors of La Hethe, Oxon., Farnham, Bucks., Stoke on Tirne, Ewyas, Ludelowe, 2 1/2 Fees, and leaving s. h. Theobald, 31 on 8 Sep 1309 before 24 August 1309 at Alton, Staffordshire, England.1,6,5,8 |
| Title* |
He held the title of 1st Lord Verdun.1 |
| Title |
He held the title of Lord of Dulek.1 |
| Burial* |
He was buried on 13 October 1309 at Croxden Abbey.5,9 |