John de Southeray facts for kids

John de Southeray (born 1364, died 1383) was a son of Edward III of England, who was King of England, and Alice Perrers. He was the oldest of three children Alice Perrers had with the King.

Early Life and Knighthood

John de Southeray was born in 1364. His father was King Edward III, a powerful ruler of England. His mother was Alice Perrers.

In April 1377, John was made a knight. This was a special honor given to brave warriors. He was knighted at the same time as Richard II, who would later become King of England.

Marriage and Separation

In 1377, John de Southeray married Maud Percy. She was the daughter of Henry de Percy, 3rd Baron Percy, an important noble. Their marriage ended in 1380.

Military Service

In 1381, John de Southeray joined a military campaign. This was a large journey with soldiers, led by his half-brother, the Earl of Cambridge. The campaign was in a country called Castile.

John led a group of English soldiers during this time. However, his soldiers did not get paid for their work. Because of this, John led them in a protest where they refused to follow orders. This is called a mutiny. Even though he led the mutiny, John was not punished afterwards. This might mean he was just a leader for the group, and not the main person behind the protest.

John de Southeray passed away in 1383.