Guy de Bryan, 1st Baron Bryan
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Sir Guy de Bryan, KG
(born before 1319, died 17 August 1390) was an English soldier, the son of Sir Guy de Bryan or Brienne, of Walwyn's Castle in Pembrokeshire
and Torbryan in Devon
. He succeeded his father in 1349.
He served on the English side in the Second War of Scottish Independence
and in France and Flanders during the Hundred Years' War. In 1341 he was made Governor of St Briavel's Castle
and Warden of the Forest of Dean
, offices he held until his death. In 1349 he was temporarily Keeper of the Great Seal of England, and in 1350 was granted an annuity of 200 mark
s for bearing the King's Standard against the French at Calais. From 25 November 1350 he was summoned to Parliament
and may thereby be held to have been created Baron Bryan. In 1361 he was Ambassador to the Pope
, and in 1369 Admiral of the Fleet
. Following the death of Sir John Chandos
on 31 December 1369 he was made a Knight of the Garter.
He married firstly, before 1348, Joan, daughter of Sir John Carew of Carew
. His second wife, whom he married before 10 July 1350, was Elizabeth, widow of Hugh le Despencer, 2nd Baron le Despencer
and of Giles de Badlesmere, 2nd Baron Badlesmere
, and daughter of William Montagu, 1st Earl of Salisbury and Catherine Grandison. By his second wife he is known to have had three sons and a daughter, along with at least one other child:
Lady Bryan died on 31 May 1359 and Lord Bryan on 17 August 1390. They were both buried in Tewkesbury Abbey
. His executrix was his daughter-in-law Alice and his co-heiresses were his granddaughters Phillipe (age 12) and Elizabeth (age 10). Any right to the Barony of Bryan is presumed to have become extinct on the death of his great-great-granddaughter Avice, Countess of Ormonde, in 1457.
Order of the Garter
The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry, or knighthood, existing in England. The order is dedicated to the image and arms of St...
(born before 1319, died 17 August 1390) was an English soldier, the son of Sir Guy de Bryan or Brienne, of Walwyn's Castle in Pembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire is a county in the south west of Wales. It borders Carmarthenshire to the east and Ceredigion to the north east. The county town is Haverfordwest where Pembrokeshire County Council is headquartered....
and Torbryan in Devon
Devon
Devon is a large county in southwestern England. The county is sometimes referred to as Devonshire, although the term is rarely used inside the county itself as the county has never been officially "shired", it often indicates a traditional or historical context.The county shares borders with...
. He succeeded his father in 1349.
He served on the English side in the Second War of Scottish Independence
Second War of Scottish Independence
The Second War of Scottish Independence was the second cluster of a series of military campaigns fought between the independent Kingdom of Scotland and the Kingdom of England in the late thirteenth and early fourteenth centuries....
and in France and Flanders during the Hundred Years' War. In 1341 he was made Governor of St Briavel's Castle
St Briavel's Castle
St Briavels Castle is a moated Norman castle at St Briavels in the English county of Gloucestershire. The castle is noted for its huge Edwardian gatehouse that guards the entrance....
and Warden of the Forest of Dean
Forest of Dean
The Forest of Dean is a geographical, historical and cultural region in the western part of the county of Gloucestershire, England. The forest is a roughly triangular plateau bounded by the River Wye to the west and north, the River Severn to the south, and the City of Gloucester to the east.The...
, offices he held until his death. In 1349 he was temporarily Keeper of the Great Seal of England, and in 1350 was granted an annuity of 200 mark
Mark (money)
Mark was a measure of weight mainly for gold and silver, commonly used throughout western Europe and often equivalent to 8 ounces. Considerable variations, however, occurred throughout the Middle Ages Mark (from a merging of three Teutonic/Germanic languages words, Latinized in 9th century...
s for bearing the King's Standard against the French at Calais. From 25 November 1350 he was summoned to Parliament
Writ of summons
A Writ of Summons may be* Writ of Summons, a writ that enables a peer to sit in Parliament* A Writ of summons is a document instituting legal proceedings, see Summons....
and may thereby be held to have been created Baron Bryan. In 1361 he was Ambassador to the Pope
Pope Innocent VI
Pope Innocent VI , born Étienne Aubert; his father was Adhemar Aubert seigneur de Montel-De-Gelas in Limousin province. His niece was Catherine Aubert, Dame de Boutheon, also the wife of Randon II baron de Joyeuse; she is La Fayette's ancestor...
, and in 1369 Admiral of the Fleet
Admiral of the Fleet
An admiral of the fleet is a military naval officer of the highest rank. In many nations the rank is reserved for wartime or ceremonial appointments...
. Following the death of Sir John Chandos
John Chandos
Sir John Chandos, Viscount of Saint-Sauveur in the Cotentin, Constable of Aquitaine, Seneschal of Poitou, KG was a medieval English knight who hailed from Radbourne Hall, Derbyshire. Chandos was a close friend of Edward, the Black Prince and a founding member and 19th Knight of the Order of the...
on 31 December 1369 he was made a Knight of the Garter.
He married firstly, before 1348, Joan, daughter of Sir John Carew of Carew
Carew Castle
Carew Castle is a castle in the civil parish of Carew in the Welsh county of Pembrokeshire. The famous Carew family take their name from the place, and still own the castle, although it is leased to the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, which administers the site.-Construction:The present castle,...
. His second wife, whom he married before 10 July 1350, was Elizabeth, widow of Hugh le Despencer, 2nd Baron le Despencer
Hugh le Despencer, 2nd Baron le Despencer
Hugh le Despencer was the eldest son and heir of Hugh the younger Despenser, son of Hugh the elder Despenser. His father and grandfather both were executed in 1326. His mother was Eleanor de Clare, daughter of Gilbert de Clare, 6th Earl of Hertford and Joan of Acre...
and of Giles de Badlesmere, 2nd Baron Badlesmere
Giles de Badlesmere, 2nd Baron Badlesmere
Giles de Badlesmere, 2nd Baron Badlesmere was an English nobleman, the son and heir of Bartholomew de Badlesmere, 1st Baron Badlesmere by Margaret de Clare of Inchinquin and Youghal.-Family inheritance:...
, and daughter of William Montagu, 1st Earl of Salisbury and Catherine Grandison. By his second wife he is known to have had three sons and a daughter, along with at least one other child:
- Sir Guy de Bryan, died 1386; married Alice (still living 20 May 1409) and had issue
- Phillipe, married firstly John Devereux and secondly Sir Henry le Scrope, without issue
- Elizabeth, married Sir Robert Lovel (second son of John Lovel, 5th Baron Lovel), with an only daughter
- Maud Lovell, married firstly Sir Richard Stafford and secondly John FitzAlan, 14th Earl of ArundelJohn FitzAlan, 14th Earl of ArundelJohn FitzAlan, 14th Earl of Arundel, 4th Baron Maltravers KG was an English nobleman and military commander during the later phases of the Hundred Years' War...
, and had issue- Avice Stafford (4 December 1423 – 3 June 1457), married James Butler, 5th Earl of OrmondeJames Butler, 5th Earl of OrmondeJames Butler, 5th Earl of Ormond, 1st Earl of Wiltshire, KG was born on 24 November 1420. He was the son of James Butler, 4th Earl of Ormond and Joan de Beauchamp...
- Humphrey FitzAlan, 15th Earl of ArundelHumphrey FitzAlan, 15th Earl of ArundelHumphrey FitzAlan, 15th Earl of Arundel, 5th Baron Maltravers . This Earl of Arundel was short lived.He was a son of John FitzAlan, 14th Earl of Arundel and Maud Lovell. His father died on 12 June 1435, leaving 6-year-old Humphrey as the 15th Earl of Arundel. Humphrey died three years later, at age 9...
(30 January 1429 – 24 April 1438)
- Avice Stafford (4 December 1423 – 3 June 1457), married James Butler, 5th Earl of Ormonde
- Maud Lovell, married firstly Sir Richard Stafford and secondly John FitzAlan, 14th Earl of Arundel
- Sir William de Bryan, died without issue 22 September 1395
- Philip de Bryan, died without issue before 14 February 1388
- Margaret, married Hugh de CourtenayHugh Courtenay (died 1374)Hugh Courtenay was an English soldier.He was the only child of Sir Hugh Courtenay, eldest son of Hugh Courtenay, 2nd Earl of Devon, and his wife Elizabeth de Vere...
(son of Sir Hugh CourtenayHugh Courtenay (KG)Sir Hugh Courtenay, KG was an English knight.He was the eldest son of Hugh Courtenay, 2nd Earl of Devon by his wife Margaret de Bohun, 2nd Countess of Devon, and was probably born at Tiverton Castle....
and grandson of Hugh de Courtenay, 2nd Earl of Devon), without issue
Lady Bryan died on 31 May 1359 and Lord Bryan on 17 August 1390. They were both buried in Tewkesbury Abbey
Tewkesbury Abbey
The Abbey of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Tewkesbury in the English county of Gloucestershire is the second largest parish church in the country and a former Benedictine monastery.-History:...
. His executrix was his daughter-in-law Alice and his co-heiresses were his granddaughters Phillipe (age 12) and Elizabeth (age 10). Any right to the Barony of Bryan is presumed to have become extinct on the death of his great-great-granddaughter Avice, Countess of Ormonde, in 1457.