William Bagot (politician)
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Sir William Bagot was a politician and administrator under Richard II
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William Bagot was a Warwickshire man who began his career in politics in Warwickshire under the Earl of Warwick
. In addition, he also served both John of Gaunt and his son Henry Bolingbroke, as well as Thomas de Mowbray, 1st Duke of Norfolk
, future Duke of Norfolk. He was knighted by 1386. He was appointed High Sheriff of Leicestershire
and Warwickshire
jointly for 1382/3 and attended Parliament as a Knight of the Shire for Warwickshire
11 times between 1388 and 1402.
He became one of Richard II's 'continual councillors" together with Sir John Bussy
and Sir Henry Green
. The three continual councillors acquired an infamous reputation.
He was tasked by Richard in 1399 with the other two councillors and Treasurer William le Scrope, 1st Earl of Wiltshire
to assist the Duke of York in protecting the realm during his forthcoming military expedition to Ireland. The exiled and dispossessed Henry Bolingbroke
seized the opportunity to return to England and forcibly recover his inheritance. Bussy, Green and Scrope were captured when Bristol Castle
surrendered to Henry and summarily tried and executed the next day. Bagot managed to escape to Ireland but was eventually captured and brought to London for trial. He was treated lightly by King Henry (as he was by then) and only imprisoned for a year.
He died at his Warwickshire home on September 6, 1407. He had married by 1379, Margaret, sister and heiress of Robert Whatton of Nottinghamshire; they had 2 daughters. His heir was his daughter Isabel Stafford.
He appears as a character in Shakespeare's play Richard II
.
Richard II of England
Richard II was King of England, a member of the House of Plantagenet and the last of its main-line kings. He ruled from 1377 until he was deposed in 1399. Richard was a son of Edward, the Black Prince, and was born during the reign of his grandfather, Edward III...
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William Bagot was a Warwickshire man who began his career in politics in Warwickshire under the Earl of Warwick
Earl of Warwick
Earl of Warwick is a title that has been created four times in British history and is one of the most prestigious titles in the peerages of the British Isles.-1088 creation:...
. In addition, he also served both John of Gaunt and his son Henry Bolingbroke, as well as Thomas de Mowbray, 1st Duke of Norfolk
Thomas de Mowbray, 1st Duke of Norfolk
Thomas de Mowbray, 1st Duke of Norfolk, KG, Lord Marshal and Earl Marshal was an English nobleman.-Life:...
, future Duke of Norfolk. He was knighted by 1386. He was appointed High Sheriff of Leicestershire
High Sheriff of Leicestershire
This is a list of High Sheriffs of Leicestershire. The High Sheriff is the oldest secular office under the Crown. Formerly the High Sheriff was the principal law enforcement officer in the county but over the centuries most of the responsibilities associated with the post have been transferred...
and Warwickshire
High Sheriff of Warwickshire
The High Sheriff is the oldest secular office under the Crown. Formerly the High Sheriff was the principal law enforcement officer in the county but over the centuries most of the responsibilities associated with the post have been transferred elsewhere or are now defunct, so that its functions...
jointly for 1382/3 and attended Parliament as a Knight of the Shire for Warwickshire
Warwickshire (UK Parliament constituency)
Warwickshire was a parliamentary constituency in the Warwickshire in England. It returned two Members of Parliament , traditionall known as knights of the shire, to the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, elected by the bloc vote system.-Boundaries and franchise:The...
11 times between 1388 and 1402.
He became one of Richard II's 'continual councillors" together with Sir John Bussy
John Bussy
Sir John Bussy of Hougham in Lincolnshire was a Member of Parliament representing Lincolnshire or Rutland eleven times from 1383 to 1398 as a Knight of the Shire and was also Speaker of the House of Commons at the three Parliaments between 1393 and 1398...
and Sir Henry Green
Henry Green (politician)
Sir Henry Green was a courtier and councillor of Richard II.He was born in Greene's Norton, Northamptonshire to Sir Henry Green, a lawyer and Chief Justice...
. The three continual councillors acquired an infamous reputation.
He was tasked by Richard in 1399 with the other two councillors and Treasurer William le Scrope, 1st Earl of Wiltshire
William le Scrope, 1st Earl of Wiltshire
Sir William le Scrope, 1st Earl of Wiltshire, King of Mann KG was a close supporter of King Richard II of England. He was a second son of Richard le Scrope, 1st Baron Scrope of Bolton.-Life:...
to assist the Duke of York in protecting the realm during his forthcoming military expedition to Ireland. The exiled and dispossessed Henry Bolingbroke
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...
seized the opportunity to return to England and forcibly recover his inheritance. Bussy, Green and Scrope were captured when Bristol Castle
Bristol Castle
Bristol Castle was a Norman castle built for the defence of Bristol. Remains can be seen today in Castle Park near the Broadmead Shopping Centre, including the sally port.-History:...
surrendered to Henry and summarily tried and executed the next day. Bagot managed to escape to Ireland but was eventually captured and brought to London for trial. He was treated lightly by King Henry (as he was by then) and only imprisoned for a year.
He died at his Warwickshire home on September 6, 1407. He had married by 1379, Margaret, sister and heiress of Robert Whatton of Nottinghamshire; they had 2 daughters. His heir was his daughter Isabel Stafford.
He appears as a character in Shakespeare's play Richard II
Richard II (play)
King Richard the Second is a history play by William Shakespeare believed to be written in approximately 1595. It is based on the life of King Richard II of England and is the first part of a tetralogy, referred to by some scholars as the Henriad, followed by three plays concerning Richard's...
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