Bartholomew de Burghersh, 1st Baron Burghersh
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Bartholomew de Burghersh, 1st Baron Burghersh (d. 3 August 1355, Dover
), English nobleman and soldier, was a younger son of Robert de Burghersh, 1st Baron Burghersh
and Maud de Badlesmere, sister of Bartholomew de Badlesmere, 1st Baron Badlesmere
.
Burghersh was born some time between 1287 and 1296. Before 11 June 1320, he married Elizabeth de Verdun, daughter and coheir of Theobald de Verdun, 2nd Baron Verdon.
Burghersh served in the Scottish wars, and assisted his uncle Bartholomew de Badlesmere, 1st Baron Badlesmere, who was Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports
in 1320. Uncle and nephew both joined the rebellious Earl of Lancaster at the Battle of Boroughbridge
(16 March 1321/2), but were captured after the defeat there. Badlesmere was hanged, but Burghersh was pardoned by Queen Isabella
.
He was himself made Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports and Constable of Dover Castle in 1327, holding the office until 1330. In 1329, he was created Baron Burghersh
by writ of summons. From 1335 until 1343, he was one of the Justices in Eyre
, responsible for enforcing forest law.
In 1340, he inherited some of the lands of his brother, Bishop Henry Burghersh
. He was made a Knight Banneret in 1341, and was sent as part of an embassy to the Pope in August 1343. He would later become Lord Chamberlain of the Household, Admiral of the West, and Seneschal
and Custos of Ponthieu and Montreuil.
Burghersh fought at the Battle of Crécy
in the King
's division, and was present at the Siege of Calais. He was again appointed Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports in 1348, and was made Constable of the Tower of London on 27 June 1355. He fell ill while at Dover Castle
and died there on 3 August 1355.
He was succeeded as Baron Burghersh by his son Bartholomew
.
Dover
Dover is a town and major ferry port in the home county of Kent, in South East England. It faces France across the narrowest part of the English Channel, and lies south-east of Canterbury; east of Kent's administrative capital Maidstone; and north-east along the coastline from Dungeness and Hastings...
), English nobleman and soldier, was a younger son of Robert de Burghersh, 1st Baron Burghersh
Robert de Burghersh, 1st Baron Burghersh
Robert de Burghersh, 1st Baron Burghersh, was born between 1252 and 1256, at Burghersh, in Sussex, England, and died in 1306.He married Maud de Badlesmere Robert de Burghersh, 1st Baron Burghersh, was born between 1252 and 1256, at Burghersh, in Sussex, England, and died in 1306.He married Maud de...
and Maud de Badlesmere, sister of Bartholomew de Badlesmere, 1st Baron Badlesmere
Bartholomew de Badlesmere, 1st Baron Badlesmere
Bartholomew de Badlesmere, 1st Baron Badlesmere , English nobleman, was the son and heir of Gunselm de Badlesmere , and fought in the English army both in France and Scotland during the later years of the reign of Edward I of England.-Life:In 1307 he became governor of Bristol Castle. Edward II...
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Burghersh was born some time between 1287 and 1296. Before 11 June 1320, he married Elizabeth de Verdun, daughter and coheir of Theobald de Verdun, 2nd Baron Verdon.
Burghersh served in the Scottish wars, and assisted his uncle Bartholomew de Badlesmere, 1st Baron Badlesmere, who was Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports
Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports
The Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports is a ceremonial official in the United Kingdom. The post dates from at least the 12th century but may be older. The Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports was originally in charge of the Cinque Ports, a group of five port towns on the southeast coast of England...
in 1320. Uncle and nephew both joined the rebellious Earl of Lancaster at the Battle of Boroughbridge
Battle of Boroughbridge
The Battle of Boroughbridge was a battle fought on 16 March 1322 between a group of rebellious barons and King Edward II of England, near Boroughbridge, northwest of York. The culmination of a long period of antagonism between the king and Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, his most powerful subject, it...
(16 March 1321/2), but were captured after the defeat there. Badlesmere was hanged, but Burghersh was pardoned by Queen Isabella
Isabella of France
Isabella of France , sometimes described as the She-wolf of France, was Queen consort of England as the wife of Edward II of England. She was the youngest surviving child and only surviving daughter of Philip IV of France and Joan I of Navarre...
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He was himself made Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports and Constable of Dover Castle in 1327, holding the office until 1330. In 1329, he was created Baron Burghersh
Baron Burghersh
The title of Baron Burghersh has been created twice in the Peerage of England.It was created by writ for Robert de Burghersh on November 12, 1303. This creation became dormant after his death, passing into the family of Pavely or Paveley....
by writ of summons. From 1335 until 1343, he was one of the Justices in Eyre
Justice in Eyre
In English law, the Justices in Eyre were the highest magistrates in forest law, and presided over the court of justice-seat, a triennial court held to punish offenders against the forest law and enquire into the state of the forest and its officers...
, responsible for enforcing forest law.
In 1340, he inherited some of the lands of his brother, Bishop Henry Burghersh
Henry Burghersh
Henry Burghersh , English bishop and chancellor, was a younger son of Robert de Burghersh, 1st Baron Burghersh , and a nephew of Bartholomew, Lord Badlesmere, and was educated in France....
. He was made a Knight Banneret in 1341, and was sent as part of an embassy to the Pope in August 1343. He would later become Lord Chamberlain of the Household, Admiral of the West, and Seneschal
Seneschal
A seneschal was an officer in the houses of important nobles in the Middle Ages. In the French administrative system of the Middle Ages, the sénéchal was also a royal officer in charge of justice and control of the administration in southern provinces, equivalent to the northern French bailli...
and Custos of Ponthieu and Montreuil.
Burghersh fought at the Battle of Crécy
Battle of Crécy
The Battle of Crécy took place on 26 August 1346 near Crécy in northern France, and was one of the most important battles of the Hundred Years' War...
in the King
Edward III of England
Edward III was King of England from 1327 until his death and is noted for his military success. Restoring royal authority after the disastrous reign of his father, Edward II, Edward III went on to transform the Kingdom of England into one of the most formidable military powers in Europe...
's division, and was present at the Siege of Calais. He was again appointed Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports in 1348, and was made Constable of the Tower of London on 27 June 1355. He fell ill while at Dover Castle
Dover Castle
Dover Castle is a medieval castle in the town of the same name in the English county of Kent. It was founded in the 12th century and has been described as the "Key to England" due to its defensive significance throughout history...
and died there on 3 August 1355.
Children of Bartholomew and Elizabeth
- Henry de Burghersh (d. November 1348), married Isabel St John, daughter of Hugh St John, 2nd Baron St John of BasingBaron St John of BasingThe title Baron St John de/of Basing was created twice in the Peerage of England.On 29 December 1299 John St John was summoned to parliament. On the death of the third baron the barony fell into abeyance in 1347. Only fourteen years later, the abeyance was terminated in favour of Isabel Poynings,...
but left no issue - Bartholomew de Burghersh, 2nd Baron BurghershBartholomew de Burghersh, 2nd Baron BurghershSir Bartholomew de Burghersh, 2nd Baron Burghersh KG was an English nobleman and soldier.Bartholomew first bore arms in the War of the Breton Succession, in the expedition of 1345. He fought as a knight banneret in the division of the Prince of Wales at the Battle of Crécy and was present at the...
(d. 1369), married Cecily de Weyland - Thomas de Burghersh
- Joan de Burghersh, married John Mohun, 2nd Baron Mohun
- Margaret de Burghersh, married Maurice FitzThomas FitzGerald, 4th Earl of Kildare
He was succeeded as Baron Burghersh by his son Bartholomew
Bartholomew de Burghersh, 2nd Baron Burghersh
Sir Bartholomew de Burghersh, 2nd Baron Burghersh KG was an English nobleman and soldier.Bartholomew first bore arms in the War of the Breton Succession, in the expedition of 1345. He fought as a knight banneret in the division of the Prince of Wales at the Battle of Crécy and was present at the...
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