Walter Paveley facts for kids
Sir Walter Paveley (born 1319, died 1375) was a brave English knight from Kent. He was one of the very first members of a famous group called the Order of the Garter. This was a special club for knights created by King Edward III.
Walter Paveley was the son of another Sir Walter Paveley, who owned land in Kent. His mother was Maud, whose family was also important.
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A Knight's Life: Serving the King
Sir Walter Paveley often worked with important noblemen named Bartholomew Burghersh the elder and Bartholomew Burghersh the younger. These noblemen were like his bosses or leaders.
Early Adventures and Battles
Sir Walter's first big adventure was in 1338. He joined King Edward III on a trip to a place called the Low Countries (which is now Belgium and the Netherlands).
After that, he fought in a war called the War of the Breton Succession. This war happened in France. He was part of two campaigns, in 1342-1343 and again in 1345. During this time, he helped in a big fight to take over the city of Rennes.
Fighting in France
Sir Walter Paveley fought in France almost every year until 1360. This was when a peace agreement, called the treaty of Brétigny, was signed.
Some of his most important battles included:
- Joining Henry Lancaster's trip to Normandy in 1346.
- Fighting in King Edward's campaign in Northern France, including the famous Battle of Cressy and the siege of Calais in 1346-1347.
- Taking part in a big journey in 1355 with Edward the Black Prince in parts of France called Aquitaine and Languedoc.
- Fighting in the battle of Poitiers (1356) in 1356.
A Special Connection with the Black Prince
Even though Sir Walter Paveley worked for the Burghersh family, he also caught the eye of Prince Edward, the King's son.
The Black Prince not only asked Sir Walter to join him in battles but also gave him gifts and small grants of land or money. This showed that the Prince thought highly of Sir Walter Paveley.
