Thomas Ughtred, 1st Baron Ughtred facts for kids
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Thomas Ughtred
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Arms of Sir Thomas Ughtred, 1st Baron Ughtred, KG
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| Born | 1292 Scarborough, North Yorkshire |
| Died | Before 28 May 1365 (aged 72–73) |
| Buried | Catton Church, Catton, North Yorkshire |
| Noble family | Ughtred |
| Spouse(s) | Margaret Burdon |
| Issue | Sir Thomas Ughtred |
| Father | Robert Ughtred |
| Mother | Isabel de Steeton |
Thomas Ughtred, 1st Baron Ughtred (born in 1292 – died before May 28, 1365) was an important English soldier and politician. He was also known as Oughtred or Outred. Thomas was the oldest son of Robert Ughtred, who was the lord of several areas in Yorkshire, including Scarborough.
Thomas Ughtred became a knight in 1324. Later, he was made a Knight Banneret in 1337. This was a special honor for knights who led their own troops into battle. He also became a Knight of the Garter, which is a very old and respected group of knights in England. In 1344, he was called to Parliament as Baron Ughtred.
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Family Life and Children
Thomas Ughtred married Margaret Burdon sometime before 1329. Margaret was the daughter of Brian Burdon from Kexby, Yorkshire.
They had one son:
- Thomas Ughtred (born before November 24, 1329 – died November 18, 1401). This son married twice.
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- His first wife was Catherine Mauley. They had a son named William.
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- William died before his father, in 1398. He had a son named Thomas.
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- This Thomas was born before July 1384 and died before December 2, 1411. He married Margaret Goddard.
- His second wife was Idonea L'Engleys.
His Military and Political Career
Thomas Ughtred had a long and active career serving the King of England.
Early Roles and Battles
In 1319, he was chosen to gather soldiers for Yorkshire. He did this job many times during the reign of King Edward II. In October 1319, he led 44 "hobelars," who were light horsemen, during a siege at Berwick.
In 1320, he was elected to represent Yorkshire in Parliament. He supported the King against a powerful noble named Thomas of Lancaster. In 1322, he was put in charge of Pickering Castle. He was captured by the Scots at the Battle of Old Byland. After this, he went to Scotland to arrange for the release of his hostages.
Serving King Edward III
When Edward III became King, he continued to give important jobs to Thomas Ughtred. In 1331, Thomas helped keep the peace in Yorkshire. In 1332, he joined Edward Balliol in an invasion of Scotland. They won a battle at Dupplin Moor. Thomas was even present when Balliol was crowned King of Scotland.
Balliol gave Thomas the manor of Bonkill, a large estate. King Edward III later confirmed this gift.
Defending Perth and Facing Challenges
In 1334, the Scots rebelled against Balliol. Thomas Ughtred helped Balliol escape by holding a bridge at Roxburgh against the Scots. He was made a Knight Banneret that same year.
In 1338, King Edward III asked Thomas to take command of Perth, a city in Scotland that was being attacked. Thomas agreed, but he needed enough soldiers. He didn't get the soldiers he was promised, and in 1339, he had to surrender Perth. Some people questioned his bravery because of this. He explained what happened to Parliament, and they understood.
Later Service and Recognition
In 1340, Thomas Ughtred joined an English army fighting in France. During a battle near Saint-Omer, the French attacked. Thomas and his archers helped turn the tide and save the day for the English.
He continued to serve the King. In 1347, he was called to fight against the French again. In 1352, he was put in charge of protecting the Yorkshire coastline. He was also given special protection to travel overseas for the King in 1360.
Thomas Ughtred was called to Parliament many times between 1344 and 1364. This is why he is considered a "peer," which means he was a noble with a special rank. However, sometimes he was just called "knight" in records. None of his children or grandchildren were called to Parliament in the same way.
Death and Descendants
Sir Thomas Ughtred died before May 28, 1365. He was buried in Catton church. His son, also named Thomas, took over his estates.
This younger Sir Thomas Ughtred owned many lands in Yorkshire. He was in charge of Lochmaben Castle in Scotland for a time. He also fought against the French in 1377 and 1379. He died in 1401, after his own son, William, had already passed away.
William Ughtred had married Catherine Mauley. They had a son named Thomas. This Thomas became the heir to his grandfather's estates. However, neither he nor any of his later family members were ever called to Parliament as barons.
A later member of the family, Anthony Ughtred (died 1534), was also a famous soldier. He played a big part in the wars King Henry VIII fought against France and Scotland. He was governor of Jersey, an island, until he died. His wife, Elizabeth Seymour, was the sister of Jane Seymour, who became one of King Henry VIII's wives.
