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3 days ago · He died in 1307, and his son and successor, Thomas, obtained from Thomas le Despenser, Earl of Gloucester, a quitclaim of all the latter's right in the manor. Thomas, Earl of Kent, having joined in the plot to seize Henry IV, forfeited all his estates as a traitor in 1400. It was found when the manor was extended after his death that the ...
4 days ago · Countess of Gloucester: Thomas Despenser 1373–1400 1st Earl of Gloucester: King Richard II 1367–1400 r. 1377–1399 King of England: John Holland c. 1352 –1400 1st Duke of Exeter: Elizabeth of Lancaster 1363–1426 Duchess of Exeter: John Cornwall c. 1364 –1443 1st Baron Fanhope: Philippa of Lancaster 1360–1415 Queen of Portugal: John ...
4 days ago · In 1359 he settled it on the marriage of his son Richard, who was executed in 1397 for joining the Duke of Gloucester against the king. (fn. 43) His estates being forfeited, (fn. 44) Medmenham was granted to Thomas le Despenser Earl of Gloucester, (fn. 45) who was beheaded in 1400 for supporting Richard II, (fn. 46) and soon afterwards Thomas ...
4 days ago · The prince is said to have imposed heavy fines on the burgesses for having allowed the rebels in. Gloucester was once more at the centre of events in the spring of 1265 when Simon de Montfort came there with the king in an attempt to reach an agreement with Gilbert de Clare, earl of Gloucester, who, with John Giffard, took refuge in the Forest ...
May 27, 2024 · Quick Tips for using this 1700 Historical Virginia Counties Map tool. There are four ways to get started using this Historical U.S. Counties map tool. Type any PRESENT-day place or address in the “Search places” box above the map and choose the one you want from the auto-complete list. Click the map to see the historical county name for ...
5 days ago · This John Crawford, a Cadet (younger son) of the ancient and illustrious Crawfords of Kilbirnie, was born in Ayrshire, Scotland in 1600. In 1643 emigrated to Virginia, accompanied by his only child, David Crawford, who was born in 1625. They landed at Jamestown, Va., and located a home in James City County.
2 days ago · When Bigod made an alliance with Prince Edward and the earl of Gloucester in autumn 1258, for example, Edward being clearly against the Provisions of Oxford and Gloucester standing opposed to having his private courts investigated by the recently appointed panels of four knights, Morris concludes that Bigod was still a 'highly credible ...
