Walter de Fauconberg, 1st Baron Fauconberg facts for kids
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Walter de Fauconberg, 1st Baron Fauconberg (died 1304) was an important English noble. He was known as the 1st Baron Fauconberg. He owned lands in places like Rise, Withernwick, and Skelton. Walter was involved in wars in Flanders. He also signed a special letter to Pope Boniface VIII in 1301. This letter was sent by many nobles to the Pope.
Walter's Life Story
Walter was the oldest son of Piers de Faucomberg and Margaret de Montfitchet. In 1295, he was asked to join the parliament. This was a meeting of important people to discuss laws and decisions for the country. Through his wife, Agnes, Walter gained control of the Barony of Skelton. He fought in wars in a region called Flanders. He was also one of the nobles who signed the famous Baron's Letter in 1301. Walter passed away in 1304. He was buried at Nunkeeling Priory in Yorkshire.
Walter's Family
Walter married a woman named Agnes. She was the daughter of Peter II de Brus and Hawise de Lancaster. Walter and Agnes had several children:
- Peter de Fauconberg (who died young)
- Walter de Fauconberg (who married Isabel de Ros and later Alice de Killingholm, and had children)
- Frank de Fauconberg
- Peter de Fauconberg (who became a cleric, meaning he worked for the church)
- Alexander de Fauconberg (who also became a cleric)
- John de Fauconberg (who married Eve de Bulmer, and had children)
- Patrick de Fauconberg
- Avice de Fauconberg
- Lorette de Fauconberg
- Hawise de Fauconberg
- Agnes de Fauconberg (who married Nicolas d'Engaine, and had children)
