John Botetourt, 1st Baron Botetourt facts for kids
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John Botetourt
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| Born | c.1265 |
| Died | 25 November 1324 |
| Nationality | English |
| Spouse(s) | Matilda fitz Thomas |
| Parent(s) | Guy Botetourt |
John Botetourt, 1st Baron Botetourt (died 1324) was an important English military leader and admiral. He lived during the late 1200s and early 1300s. He was known for his work leading soldiers and ships for the King of England.
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Family Life
John Botetourt married a woman named Matilda fitz Thomas. Her parents were Sir Thomas fitz Otes and Beatrice de Beauchamp.
John Botetourt's Career
John Botetourt had a very busy career serving the King.
In 1291, he became the Governor of St Briavels Castle. This was an important job, as castles were key to defending the country. Between 1294 and 1297, he was made the Admiral of the North. This meant he was in charge of the northern fleet of England's navy. In 1295, he led an attack and burned the town of Cherbourg in France.
Becoming a Baron and Solving Problems
On July 13, 1305, he was given the title of 1st Lord Botetourt. This made him a powerful noble. In 1304, he was asked by the King to help settle a big argument. This was between the leaders and citizens of Bristol and a noble family, Lord Thomas of Berkeley and his son Maurice. He also served as the warden of the Forest of Dean, which meant he looked after this important forest area.
Fighting for the King
John Botetourt fought in many battles and campaigns for King Edward I. He went on expeditions to Gascony (a region in France) and Scotland. He also played a part in the Wars of Scottish Independence, which were long conflicts between England and Scotland.
He was called to attend Parliament, which is like a government meeting, from 1305 until he died in 1324.
Later Life and Challenges
In 1313, John Botetourt was involved in some political disagreements. He worked with other nobles to make peace with the King. In 1314, he was appointed the Governor of Framlingham Castle. The next year, in 1315, he was again made the Admiral for the Northern Seas.
In 1322, John Botetourt took part in the Battle of Boroughbridge. He fought on the side of rebels led by Thomas, Earl of Lancaster. After the rebellion failed, he was fined a large sum of money, £1,000. However, he was pardoned, or forgiven, on October 8, 1322.
John Botetourt passed away on November 25, 1324. His son, Thomas, had died before him. So, his grandson, also named John, became the next Baron Botetourt.
Children of John Botetourt
John and Matilda fitz Thomas had the following known children:
- Thomas de Botetourt (died 1322).
- Elizabeth Botetourt, who married William Latimer, 3rd Baron Latimer. They had children, including:
- Ada Botetourt, who first married Sir John de St. Philibert (died 1322) and had four children. She then married Richard Fitz-Simon (died 1349).
Sources
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: "Bottetourt, John de". Dictionary of National Biography. (1885–1900). London: Smith, Elder & Co. - Houbraken, Jacobus. Thoyras, Paul de Rapin. Vertue, George. (1747). The History of England, A List of Admirals of England (1224-1745). England. Kanpton. P and J.
