Bohun, Humphrey VIII de, 4th earl of Hereford and 3d earl of Essex
Humphrey VIII de Bohun, 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 in 1310, he took part in the execution (1312) of the hated Piers Gaveston. 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.
More From encyclopedia.com
Edward The Elder , Son and successor of Alfred the Great, the Anglo-Saxon king Edward the Elder (died 924) continued his father's spirited defense of Anglo-Saxon domain… Lewis Edward Lawes , Edward (c.1005–66), king of England (1042–66), known as ‘the Confessor’. Edward was born at Islip (Oxon.), the first recorded child of Æthelred's sec… Edward Vi , EDWARD VI (ENGLAND) (1537–1553; ruled 1547–1553), king of England. Edward was nine years old when he inherited the English throne in 1547. Though tro… Edward Ii , Edward II (1284–1327), king of England (1307–27). Tall and good-looking, Edward II had the right physical attributes for kingship, but few other qual… Edward The Confessor , Edward
Edward (c.1005–66), king of England (1042–66), known as ‘the Confessor’. Edward was born at Islip (Oxon.), the first recorded child of Æthelre… John de Baliol , John de Baliol, 1249–1315, king of Scotland (1292–96), son of John de Baliol (d. 1269). He became head of the family after the death of his elder bro…
About this article
Bohun, Humphrey VIII de, 4th earl of Hereford and 3d earl of Essex
You Might Also Like
NEARBY TERMS
Bohun, Humphrey VIII de, 4th earl of Hereford and 3d earl of Essex