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David Holbache
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Arms of David Holbache
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| Member of Parliament for Shropshire |
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| In office 1406–1411 |
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| Preceded by | John Burley & John Darras |
| Succeeded by | John Burley & Sir Adam Peshale |
| Member of Parliament for Shrewsbury |
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| In office May 1413 – April 1414 |
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| Preceded by | Thomas Pride & John Whithiford |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Pride |
| Member of Parliament for Shropshire |
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| In office April 1414 – 1415 |
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| Preceded by | Robert Corbet & Richard Lacon |
| Succeeded by | Hugh Burgh & George Hawkstone |
| Member of Parliament for Shrewsbury |
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| In office 1417–1419 |
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| Preceded by | William Horde & Robert Horseley |
| Succeeded by | Robert Corbet & David Rathbone |
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| Born | c. 1350 |
| Died | 1422 (aged 71–72) |
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Spouse | Gwenhwyfar ferch Ieuan |
| Residence | Dudleston & Oswestry |
| Occupation | landowner, lawyer, politician, educator, philanthropist |
David Holbache (born around 1350 – died 1422/23) was a famous Welsh politician. He is best known for starting Oswestry School in 1407. His Welsh name was Dafydd ab Ieuan.
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Who Was David Holbache?
David Holbache was born in the mid-1300s. His family lived in a place called Pentrehylin, near Ellesmere, Shropshire. This area is in Wales. His family had lived there since the early 1200s.
His father was Ieuan "Gôch" ap Dafydd ab Iorwerth. His mother was Angharad ferch Iorwerth ap Griffri "Fychan".
His Career and Public Life
David Holbache started his career as a legal helper in 1376. He worked for the Earl of Arundel, who was a powerful lord in Oswestry.
He likely changed his name to Holbache to fit in better with the English system. At that time, it was harder for Welsh people to get important jobs. In 1377, he started working for the King as a lawyer in Wales. He helped with legal cases in places like Conwy.
David Holbache was also a Member of Parliament (MP). This means he was chosen to represent people in the government. He was an MP for Shropshire from 1406 to 1410, and again in 1414. He also served as an MP for Shrewsbury several times.
In 1409, he became a Deputy Steward for a large area called the Lordship of Bromfield and Yale. This was an important role in managing the land and people there.
Founding Oswestry School
A School for the Future
One of David Holbache's most important actions was founding Oswestry School. In 1407, he and his wife, Gwenhwyfar ferch Ieuan, used some of their land to pay for a schoolmaster. This money helped start the school.
The first school building was a half-timbered building. It was located near St. Oswald's Parish Church in Oswestry. This old building is still standing today. It is now a heritage center.
School Records
It is hard to know much about the early days of Oswestry School. This is because many old records were not kept well. We do not even know the names of the headmasters for the first 154 years. More information about the school became available after England and Wales became one country. This happened under the English crown in the 1500s.
His Family and Legacy
Around the year 1400, David Holbache married Gwenhwyfar ferch Ieuan ab John. Her English name was Guinevere. She was from Sweeney, a place near Oswestry. She brought land in Sweeney, Treflach, and Maesbury into the marriage.
David Holbache is remembered for his important contributions. He was a lawyer, a politician, and someone who cared about education. His founding of Oswestry School shows his dedication to helping young people learn.
