William de Beauchamp, 9th Earl of Warwick facts for kids
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William de Beauchamp
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| 9th Earl of Warwick | |
Arms of Beauchamp: Gules, a fesse between six cross crosslets or
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| Predecessor | William Mauduit, 8th Earl of Warwick |
| Successor | Guy de Beauchamp, 10th Earl of Warwick |
| Born | c. 1238 |
| Died | 1298 |
William de Beauchamp, 9th Earl of Warwick (born around 1238 – died 1298) was an important English nobleman and soldier. He was known as a strong and clever military leader. William spent many years fighting in Wales and later in Scotland.
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William's Life and Role
William de Beauchamp was the oldest of eight children. His parents were William (III) de Beauchamp of Elmley and Isabel de Mauduit. When his father passed away in 1268, William took over the role of High Sheriff of Worcestershire for life. This was an important job in the local government.
Working with the King
William was a close friend of Edward I of England, who was the king at the time. This friendship made him a very important leader in Edward's army.
Fighting in Wales
In 1277, William played a big part in King Edward's invasion of Wales. He helped lead the English forces. Later, in 1294, he bravely rescued the King. Edward I had been trapped inside Conwy Castle during a siege. William crossed the water to reach the castle and break the siege.
Battle of Maes Moydog
William de Beauchamp won a major victory on March 5, 1295. This was at the battle of Maes Moydog against Madog ap Llywelyn, a rebel Welsh prince. William's army attacked the Welsh infantry at night. He used his cavalry (soldiers on horseback) to push the Welsh into tight groups. Then, his archers (soldiers with bows and arrows) shot at them, and his cavalry charged again. This clever plan helped him win the battle.
Campaigns in Scotland
Towards the end of his life, William de Beauchamp also fought in military campaigns against the Scots. He continued to serve as a key military figure for England.
William's Family
William de Beauchamp inherited his title, the Earl of Warwick, in 1268. He got this title from his mother's side of the family. His mother was Isabel de Mauduit, and she was the sister of William Mauduit, 8th Earl of Warwick.
His Siblings
William had a sister named Sarah, who married a man named Richard Talbot. He also had a brother, Walter de Beauchamp of Powyke & Alcester. Walter passed away in 1303 and had two wives, Alice de Bohun and Alice de Toeni.
His Wife and Children
William de Beauchamp married a woman named Maud FitzJohn. They had two known children:
- Isabella de Beauchamp: She married two times. Her first husband was Sir Patrick de Chaworth. Her second husband was Hugh le Despenser, 1st Earl of Winchester.
- Guy de Beauchamp, 10th Earl of Warwick: Born around 1272, he became the next Earl of Warwick after his father. He married Alice de Toeni. She was the widow of Thomas de Leybourne and the sister of Robert de Toeni/Tosny.
