Henry Of LANCASTER

Other Events and Attributes:

• 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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Name:
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]

1. Henry "The Wryneck" Of GROSMENT was born about 1300 in Grosmont Castle, Grosmont, Monmouthshire, England; died on 24 Mar 1361 in Leicester, England; was buried in Leicester Abbey.
2. Blanche Of LANCASTER was born about 1305 in Stevington, Bedfordshire, England; died about 10 Jul 1380; was buried in Friars Minor, Stamford,Lincolnshire, England.
3. Maud Of LANCASTER was born about 1310 in Lancaster, England; died on 05 May 1377 in Campsey Abey, Suffolk; was buried in Priory, campsey, Suffolk, England.
4. Joan OF LANCASTER was born about 1312 in Norfolk, England; died on 7 Jul 1349; was buried in Bella Landa.
5. Isabel Of LANCASTER was born about 1317; died after 01 Feb 1347.
6. Alianor Of LANCASTER was born about 1318 in Grismond Castle, Monmouthshire, England; died on 11 Jan 1372 in Arundel, Sussex, England; was buried in Lewes Priory.
7. Mary OF LANCASTER was born about 1321 in Tutbury Castle, Tutbury, Staaffordshire, England; died on 01 Sep 1362; was buried in Alnwick, Northumblerland, England.

Family/Spouse: Alice DE GENEVILLE. Alice (daughter of John DE GENEVILLE and Alix DE RISNEL) died on 19 Apr 1336. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 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.

Name:
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]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Also Known As: Blanche of Artois

Notes:

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