Robert Vere (died 1461) facts for kids
Sir Robert Vere (died 1461) was an important English soldier and diplomat. He came from Haccombe in England. He held a special job called Seneschal of Gascony, which meant he was like a governor or a top official in the Gascony region of France.
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Life of Sir Robert Vere
Early Career and Roles
Robert Vere was the second son of Richard de Vere, 11th Earl of Oxford. His mother was Alice Sergeaux. He became a knight in 1426. A knight was a soldier who served a king or lord.
Sir Robert also became the Captain of Caen. This meant he was in charge of the important city and castle of Caen in Normandy, France. He was appointed as the Seneschal of Gascony twice, first in 1441 and again in 1445. This role involved managing the region for the English king.
The Battle of Formigny
In 1450, Sir Robert Vere, as Captain of Caen, led his soldiers to help an English army in Normandy. This army was under the command of Thomas Kyriell.
However, a French army, led by Jean de Bourbon, joined forces with Breton cavalry. The Breton cavalry was led by Arthur de Richemont. These combined forces fought the English army at the Battle of Formigny. The French and Breton forces won the battle. Sir Robert Vere's remaining soldiers had to retreat back to Caen.
Later Life
Sir Robert Vere was killed in Cornwall, England, in the year 1461.
Family Life
Sir Robert Vere married a woman named Joan. She was the widow of Nicholas Carew. Joan was the daughter of Hugh Courtenay of Haccombe and Philippa Archdekne.
Sir Robert and Joan had at least two children:
- John Vere, who married Alice Colbroke. Their son later became John de Vere, 15th Earl of Oxford.
- Joan Vere.
