Thomas de Vere, 8th Earl of Oxford
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Thomas de Vere, 8th Earl of Oxford (c. 1336 – September 1371) was the son and heir of John de Vere, 7th Earl of Oxford
. Thomas took part in several of the military campaigns of Edward III
. At some point before 1350, he married Maud de Ufford, daughter and heir of Sir Ralph de Ufford and Maud of Lancaster. After Thomas’s death, Maud was indicted for involvement in a plot against King Henry IV
, but was later pardoned. When Thomas died in 1371, he was succeeded by his son Robert de Vere, 9th Earl of Oxford.
John de Vere, 7th Earl of Oxford
John de Vere, 7th Earl of Oxford was the nephew and heir of Robert de Vere, 6th Earl of Oxford. He succeeded as Earl of Oxford in 1331, after his uncle died without issue. John de Vere was a trusted captain of Edward III in the king's wars in Scotland and France, and took part in both the Battle...
. Thomas took part in several of the military campaigns of Edward III
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...
. At some point before 1350, he married Maud de Ufford, daughter and heir of Sir Ralph de Ufford and Maud of Lancaster. After Thomas’s death, Maud was indicted for involvement in a plot against King Henry IV
Henry IV of England
Henry IV was King of England and Lord of Ireland . He was the ninth King of England of the House of Plantagenet and also asserted his grandfather's claim to the title King of France. He was born at Bolingbroke Castle in Lincolnshire, hence his other name, Henry Bolingbroke...
, but was later pardoned. When Thomas died in 1371, he was succeeded by his son Robert de Vere, 9th Earl of Oxford.