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Bohun, Humphrey VIII de, 4th earl of Hereford and 3d earl of Essex |
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Bohun, Humphrey VIII de, 4th earl of Hereford and 3d earl of Essex, 1276–1322, English nobleman; son of Humphrey VII de Bohun. One of the lords ordainers who attempted to curb the powers of Edward II Edward II, 1284–1327, king of England (1307–27), son of Edward I and Eleanor of Castile, called Edward of Carnarvon for his birthplace in Wales.
The Influence of Gaveston..... Click the link for more information. in 1310, he took part in the execution (1312) of the hated Piers Gaveston Gaveston, Piers (pērz găv`əstən), d. 1312, favorite of Edward II of England. ..... Click the link for more information. . He fought for Edward at Bannockburn (1314), was captured by the Scots, and was exchanged. He was killed at Boroughbridge fighting on the baronial side against the king and the Despensers. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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