Philip Marmion, 5th Baron Marmion of Tamworth facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sir Philip Marmion
Arms of Philip Marmion:- vair, a fess gules, fretty or
King's Champion
In office 1241–1291
Monarch	Henry III, Edward I
High Sheriff of Warwickshire and Leicestershire
In office 20 July 1249 – 1251
Monarch	Henry III
Sheriff of Norfolk and Suffolk
In office 9 July 1261 – 26 February 1262
Monarch	Henry III
Sheriff of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire
In office 24 December 1263 – 1265?
Monarch	Henry III
Personal details
Died	1291
Spouses	1. Joan de Kilpeck 2. Mary (poss Cantilupe)
Parents	Robert Marmion Juliana de Vassy

Sir Philip Marmion (died 1291) was an important knight in medieval England. He held the special role of King's Champion. This meant he would defend the king's honor in ceremonies. He also served as a Sheriff in different parts of England. His family came from Normandy, France. They were known for being champions to the Dukes of Normandy.

Philip Marmion's Career and Roles

Philip Marmion had a busy career serving the king. He held several important jobs during his life.

Serving as Sheriff

A Sheriff was a powerful official in medieval England. They were like a local governor for a county. Sheriffs collected taxes, enforced laws, and kept the peace. Philip Marmion served as Sheriff in several areas:

• He was the High Sheriff for Warwickshire and Leicestershire starting in 1249.
• Later, in 1261, he became Sheriff of Norfolk and Suffolk.
• He was also Sheriff of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire from 1263.

Supporting the King

Philip Marmion was a loyal supporter of King Henry III.

• In 1254, he served in Poitou, a region in France.
• He was one of the key people who promised to support the king in December 1263.
• Philip was a leading fighter for the king at the Battle of Northampton in April 1264.
• However, he was captured during the Battle of Lewes on May 14, 1264.

Philip Marmion passed away before December 5, 1291.

Philip Marmion's Family

Modified Arms of Kilpeck borne by Sir Philip.

Philip Marmion was married twice and had several children.

First Marriage

Philip first married Joan de Kilpec. She was the daughter and heir of Hugh Kilpec. Together, they had three daughters:

• Mazera: She married Ralph de Cromwell. Their daughter, Joan, later married Alexander de Freville.
• Joan: She married William de Morteyn but did not have any children.
• Maud: She married Ralph le Botiller (Butler) of Wemme.

Second Marriage

Philip then married a woman named Mary. She might have been from the Cantilupe family. They had one daughter:

• Joan: She married Thomas de Ludlow first, and then Henry Hillary.

Passing on the Legacy

After Philip Marmion's death, his lands and titles were passed down through his daughters.

• The important estate of Tamworth went to Joan Cromwell, who was Mazera Marmion's daughter.
• The estate of Scrivelsby eventually went to Sir John Dymoke. The title of 'Champion of England' has stayed with the Dymoke family ever since.
• Maud (Marmion) Butler inherited other lands like Pulverbatch, Middleton, and Norbury.