Sir John DE ARUNDEL

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• Also Known As: Lord Mautravers
• Fact: Marshal of England
• Fact: 1st Lord Arundel
• Fact: 1377-1379, Member of Parliament

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In consequences, probably, of the marriage, he was summoned to Parliament from 4 Aug 1377 by writs directed 'Johanni de Arundell', whereby he may be held to have become Lord Arndel.

He was marshal of England in 1377. Being in command of a naval expedition in aid to the Duke of Brittany, he defeated the French fleet off the coast of Cornwall. John De Arundel died testate at sea on 15 Dec 1379, being wrecked and drowned in the Irish Sea, and was buried in Lewes Priory.

John married Alianor MAUTRAVERS on 17 Feb 1358/9. Alianor (daughter of Sir John MAUTRAVERS and Gwenthlin) was born about 1345; died on 12 Jan 1404/5. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Sir John DE ARUNDEL was born on 30 Nov 1364; died on 14 Aug 1390.
2. Joan DE ARUNDEL died on 01 Sep 1404.
3. Margaret DE ARUNDEL died on 3 Jul 1438.
4. Richard DE ARUNDEL, Knt. was born in of Wychampon, Dorset; died on 3 Jun 1419.

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• Fact: 9th Earl of Arundel and Warenne
• Name: Richard Fitz-Alan II

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In 1345 Richard repudiated his wife, Isabella, on the ground that he had never consented to the marriage; he received "papal recognition of the nullity of the union."

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Isabel Le Despener, was born about 1312. She was married in the King's Chapel at Havering-atte-Bower on 9 Feb 1320/1, she being about eight years of age, to Richard Fitz Alan (Copped Hat), 3rd Earl of Arundel and 4th Earl of Surrey, son and heir of Edmund Fitz Alan, 8th Earl of Arundel, Baron of Oswestry, co. Salop, Baron of Clun, co. Salop, by Alice, daughter of William de Warenne. He was born about 1313, and was about seven years of age at time of marriage. In 1330-1 he was fully restored in blood and honours and obtained restitution of the Castle and honour of Arundel, becoming Earl of Arundel. Their marriage was annulled by Papal mandate on 4 Dec 1344 on the ground of his minority and of his never having willingly consented to the match. He took a distinguished part the wars with France, was Admiral of the West 1340-41 and 1345-47, commanded the second division at the Battle of Crecy, and was at the fall of Calais in 1347.

Richard married Alianor Of LANCASTER on 05 Feb 1344/5 in Ditton. Alianor (daughter of Henry Of LANCASTER and Maud DE CHAWORTH) was born about 1318 in Grismond Castle, Monmouthshire, England; died on 11 Jan 1372 in Arundel, Sussex, England; was buried in Lewes Priory. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Eleanor Plantagenet

Other Events and Attributes:

• Fact: Earl of Arundel
• Fact 1: 1306, Member of Parliament
• Fact: 22 May 1306, Knighted

Edmund married Alice DE WARENNE in 1305. Alice (daughter of William DE WARENNE and Joan DE VERE) was born about 1277 in Warren, Sussex, England; died before 23 May 1338. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Also Known As: Earl of Lancaster & Leicesterl
• Fact: The Blind Earl
• Fact: Seneschal of England
• Fact: Earl of Lancaster and Leicester

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He was summoned to Parliament v.p. on 6 Feb 1298/9 by writ directed 'Henrico de Lancestre nepoti Regis', whereby, he may be held to have become Lord Lancaster. He took part in the siege of Carlaverock in July 1300. He was created Earl of Leicester on 29 Mar 1324, and restored as Earl of Lancaster between 1324 and 1326 succeeding his older brother Thomas. On the Queen's return to England with Roger de Mortimer in September 1326, he joined her party against King Edward II, which led to a general desertion of the King's cause. He was sent in pursuit and captured the King at Neath. He was appointed to take charge of the King, and was responsible for his custody at kenilworth. About 1330 he became blind. Upon the fall of Mortimer his close personal relations with the young King were renewed.

Henry married Maud DE CHAWORTH before 02 Mar 1296. Maud (daughter of Sir Patrick DE CHAWORTH, Knt. and Isabel DE BEAUCHAMP) was born about 1282 in Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales; died between 19 Feb 1317 and 03 Dec 1322; was buried in Priory, Mottisfont, Hampshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Fact: Was buried at Mottisfont Priory, of which she was patron, as heir of William de Briwere, one of the founders

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• Fact: 1289, Earl of Arundel
• Fact 1: 1295, Member of Parliament

Richard married Alasia DE SALUZZO before 1285. Alasia (daughter of Thomas I DE SALUZZO and Luisa DE CEVA) was born about 1271 in Saluzza, Italy; died on 25 Sep 1292. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Also Known As: 7th Earl of Surrey

William married Joan DE VERE in Jun 1285. Joan (daughter of Robert DE VERE and Alice DE SANFORD) died before 23 Nov 1293; was buried in Lewes Priory. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Fact: King Of Sicily
• Fact: 1265, cr. Earl of Leicester

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It is believed he was called "Crouchback" because of the Crusader's cross on the back of his clothing.

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Edmund of Lancaster 'Crouchback', is the fourth and youngest but second surviving son, Earl of Leicester, Derby and Lancaster. In consequence of this marriage he was styled Comte de Champagne et Brie in France. He was summoned to Parliament on 24 June 1295 by writ directed 'Edmundo comiti Lancastr.'

Edmund married Blanche Of ARTOIS between 27 Jul and 29 Oct 1276 in Paris. Blanche (daughter of Robert I Count Of ARTOIS and Matilda Of BRABANT) was born between 1245 and 1250 in Arras, France; died on 02 May 1302 in Paris, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Also Known As: Blanche of Artois

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Blanche is also known as Queen of Navarre, Countess of Champagne and Brie, Lady of Beaufont and Nogent.

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• Fact: Lord of Kidwelly

Patrick married Isabel DE BEAUCHAMP. Isabel (daughter of William DE BEAUCHAMP and Lady Maud FITZ JOHN) was born in Warwick, England; died about 30 May 1306 in Elmley Castle, Worcestershire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]