Nicholas de la Beche facts for kids
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Nicholas de la Beche
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| Seneschal of Gascony | |
Arms of Nicholas de la Beche: Vaire Argent and Gules
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| Died | 1345 |
| Buried | St Mary's Church, Aldworth, Berkshire |
| Spouse(s) | Margery de Poynings |
Nicholas de la Beche was an important English noble who lived a long time ago, in the 1300s. He held many important jobs for the King of England, including looking after famous castles and helping with royal plans.
Early Life and Royal Service
In 1335, Nicholas de la Beche became the person in charge of the famous Tower of London. This was a very important job! A year later, in 1336, he was chosen to be a special guardian and teacher for Prince Edward. Prince Edward was the son of King Edward III of England and would one day become king himself.
In 1339, Nicholas married Margery Poynings.
In 1340, King Edward III and Queen Philippa of Hainault asked Nicholas to look after their young daughters, Princess Isabella and Princess Joanna. But when the King came back unexpectedly, he wasn't happy with how the princesses were being looked after. Nicholas faced some trouble because of this.
Important Roles and Missions
In 1342, Nicholas was given special permission to make his houses stronger, like small castles. These houses were at places called La Beche, Watlyington, and Beaumys.
A year later, in 1343, Nicholas de la Beche was given a very important job. He became the Seneschal of Gascony. This meant he was the King's main representative and governor in Gascony, a region in what is now France.
In 1344, he became the Governor of Montgomery Castle in Wales. This showed how much the King trusted him with important places.
In 1345, Nicholas was sent on a special mission. He was one of the people chosen to arrange a marriage for Princess Joanna, the English princess. She was to marry Peter of Castile, who was the son of King Alfonso XI of Castile and Maria of Portugal. Nicholas also helped King Edward III in his wars in Brittany and Gascony.
Nicholas de la Beche passed away in 1345. He did not have any children, but his wife, Margery, lived on after him.
