James Berkeley, 1st Baron Berkeley facts for kids
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| Arms of James de Berkeley, 1st Baron of Berkeley | |
| Spouse(s) | Daughter of St. John Daughter of Stafford Isabel de Mowbray Joan Talbot |
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| Elizabeth de Berkeley Sir William de Berkeley, Earl of Nottingham James de Berkeley, Esquire Alice de Berkeley Sir Maurice de Berkeley VI, Lord Berkeley Thomas de Berkeley, Esquire Isabel de Berkeley |
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| Father | Sir James de Berkeley |
| Mother | Elizabeth Bluet |
| Born | 1394 Raglan, Monmouthshire, Wales |
| Died | 22 October 1463 Berkeley Castle, Gloucestershire, England |
James Berkeley (born around 1394, died 1463) was an important English nobleman. People sometimes called him "James the Just." He was known as the 1st Baron Berkeley.
He was the son of Sir James de Berkeley and Elizabeth Bluet. He became the main heir to his uncle, Thomas de Berkeley. James Berkeley married four times during his life. His third wife was Lady Isabel de Mowbray. His fourth wife was Lady Joan Talbot.
Lord Berkeley was involved in a long-standing family disagreement. This was with his cousin Elizabeth and her husband, the Earl of Warwick. This disagreement was about who should own Berkeley Castle.
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Becoming Lord Berkeley
At first, James Berkeley could not take control of Berkeley Castle. The Earl and Countess of Warwick held it. But in 1421, the Warwicks finally gave up the castle.
After this, James was officially called to Parliament. This meant he was recognized as Lord Berkeley. This was a big step in his life.
The Family Disagreement Continues
The disagreement with his cousin's family did not end there. James's third wife, Isabel, faced difficulties because of this feud. She was held by the Earl of Shrewsbury, who was the son-in-law of the Countess of Warwick. Sadly, Isabel passed away in 1452 while she was held.
James Berkeley's son, William, took over as Baron Berkeley after his father's death. William later became the Marquess of Berkeley in 1489.
James Berkeley's Family Life
James Berkeley married four times. His first two marriages did not result in any children.
His Third Marriage
Around 1424, James married Lady Isabel de Mowbray. She was his second wife, and they had several children together. Isabel passed away in 1452.
Children with Isabel de Mowbray
- Elizabeth de Berkeley (born 1425, died 1482)
- Sir William de Berkeley, who became the Earl of Nottingham (born around 1427, died 1492). He became the 2nd Baron Berkeley after his father's death.
- James de Berkeley, Esquire (born 1429)
- Alice de Berkeley (born 1432)
- Sir Maurice de Berkeley VI, Lord Berkeley (born around 1435, died 1506). He married Isabel Meade in 1465 and had children.
- Thomas de Berkeley, Esquire (born 1435, died 1484). He married Margaret Guy and had children.
- Isabel de Berkeley (born 1438, died 1482)
His Fourth Marriage
James Berkeley's fourth marriage was to Joan Talbot. They married before July 25, 1457.
