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  • Lord High Constable of England
  • Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports
  • 3rd Earl of Hereford
  • 2nd Earl of Essex

Humphrey (VII) de Bohun, 3rd Earl of Hereford, 3rd Earl of Hereford, 2nd Earl of Essex, was born circa 1249 to Humphrey de Bohun (-1265) and Eleanor de Braose (1226-1251) and died 31 December 1298 of unspecified causes. He married Maud de Fiennes (c1254-c1298) 1275 JL .

Biography

Humphrey de Bohun, 3rd Earl of Hereford, was a prominent medieval nobleman and military commander. His life spanned a significant part of the 13th century, a period marked by political turmoil and military conflicts in England. Here are key aspects of his life and career:

Birth and Early Life:

Humphrey de Bohun was born around 1249. He belonged to the powerful Bohun Family, a Norman family that had become prominent in England following the Norman Conquest.

Inheritance and Titles:

He inherited the title of Earl of Hereford from his grandfather, Humphrey de Bohun, 2nd Earl of Hereford, in 1275. Along with the earldom of Hereford, he was also the Earl of Essex and held the hereditary position of Constable of England, a significant role in the royal household and military.

Military Career:

Humphrey participated in several military campaigns during his lifetime. He played a role in the Welsh wars against Llywelyn ap Gruffudd under King Edward I. His military skills and leadership were significant during these campaigns.

Role in the Barons' Wars:

Like many nobles of his time, Humphrey de Bohun was involved in the internal conflicts of the realm, known as the Barons' Wars. These conflicts were characterized by the barons' resistance to royal authority and disputes over the powers of the monarchy versus the rights of the nobility.

Relationship with the Crown:

His relationship with King Edward I was complex. While he served the king in military campaigns, he also opposed some of Edward's policies. This opposition was part of the broader tension between the monarchy and the nobility during this period.

Marriage and Issue

Married to Maud de Fiennes (c1254-c1298): Maud was a member of the de Fiennes family, a noble house of French origin with significant influence in both France and England. Her father was Enguerrand II de Fiennes, a notable French noble. Marriages during this period were often arranged to strengthen political alliances and familial ties among the nobility.

Children:

  1. Humphrey de Bohun, 4th Earl of Hereford (1276-1321): He succeeded his father as the Earl of Hereford and Essex. Humphrey continued the family's tradition of military service and played a significant role in the Scottish Wars of Independence.


Children


Offspring of Humphrey (VII) de Bohun, 3rd Earl of Hereford and Maud de Fiennes (c1254-c1298)
Name Birth Death Joined with
Humphrey de Bohun, 4th Earl of Hereford (1276-1321) 1276 England 16 March 1321 Elizabeth of Rhuddlan (1282-1316)



Siblings


Offspring of Humphrey de Bohun (-1265) and Eleanor de Braose (1226-1251)
Name Birth Death Joined with
Humphrey de Bohun, 3rd Earl of Hereford (c1249-1298) 1249 31 December 1298 Maud de Fiennes (c1254-c1298)
Eleanor de Bohun (c1250-1313) 1240 20 February 1314 Robert de Ferrers, 6th Earl of Derby (c1239-c1279)
Margery de Bohun (bef1265-aft1280) 1265 1280 Theobald de Verdun, 1st Lord Verdun (c1248-1309)


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Political offices
Preceded by
Hamo de Crevecoeur
Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports
1264–?
Succeeded by
Edmund Crouchback
Preceded by
Humphrey (V) de Bohun
Lord High Constable
1275–1297
Succeeded by
Humphrey (VIII) de Bohun
Peerage of England
Preceded by
Humphrey (V) de Bohun
Earl of Hereford
Earl of Essex

1275–1297
Succeeded by
Humphrey (VIII) de Bohun


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Footnotes (including sources)

Elrondlair, Thurstan, MainTour

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