Marmaduke Thweng, 1st Baron Thweng facts for kids
Sir Marmaduke Thweng (also known as Tweng or Thwinge) was an English knight from Yorkshire. He later became the 1st Baron Thweng. Marmaduke was a brave fighter. He played a part in the important Wars of Scottish Independence. These wars were a series of battles between England and Scotland. They took place in the late 1200s and early 1300s.
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His Family Background
Marmaduke Thweng was the son of Sir Marmaduke Thweng and Lucy de Brus. His mother's family was connected to Robert the Bruce. This was the famous Scottish king. Marmaduke Thweng was also a loyal follower of Robert de Brus, 6th Lord of Annandale. This connection would later become very important in his life.
A Knight in Battle
Marmaduke Thweng had an active military career. He fought for King Edward I of England.
Fighting in Gascony
In 1295, Sir Marmaduke fought in Gascony. This region is in modern-day France. He served King Edward I there. Another knight, John de Thweng, fought alongside him.
The Battle of Stirling Bridge
In 1297, Marmaduke became famous. This happened at the Battle of Stirling Bridge. Many English knights were trapped on the far side of a river. They were being attacked by the Scottish army. Over 100 English knights and thousands of foot soldiers were killed.
Marmaduke Thweng bravely fought his way back across the bridge. He was the only knight from that side of the river to survive. After this defeat, Thweng and William FitzWarin were put in charge of Stirling Castle. The Scots quickly surrounded the castle. Thweng and FitzWarin were captured. They were taken as prisoners to Dumbarton Castle.
In 1307, Marmaduke was called to Parliament. This meant he officially became Baron Thweng.
The Battle of Bannockburn
In 1314, Sir Marmaduke fought at the Battle of Bannockburn. This time, the English army lost badly. After the battle, Sir Marmaduke did not try to escape. Instead, he walked across the battlefield. He was looking for Robert the Bruce, the victorious Scottish King.
When he found Robert the Bruce, Marmaduke surrendered. Robert the Bruce recognized Sir Marmaduke. He treated him with great respect. Robert the Bruce released Marmaduke and another captured knight, Ralph de Monthermer. He did not ask for any ransom. First, he invited them to dine with him.
His Family and Legacy
Sir Marmaduke Thweng married Isabel de Ros. She was the daughter of William de Ros. They had several children together.
- William Thweng, 2nd Baron Thweng (died 1341)
- Robert Thweng, 3rd Baron Thweng (died 1344)
- Thomas Thweng, 4th Baron Thweng (died 1374)
- Lucia Thweng, who married Robert de Lumley.
- Margaret Thweng, who married Sir Robert de Hilton.
- Katherine Thweng, who married Sir Ralph d'Aubenie.
His three sons each inherited the title of Baron Thweng. William, the first son, married but had no children. Robert and Thomas, the second and third sons, became clergymen. They did not marry. After the last son died, the title was passed down through the families of his daughters.
