William de Bevercotes facts for kids
William de Bevercotes, also known as William de Bevercote, was an important official in Scotland during a time when England had a lot of influence there. He served as the Keeper of the Seal of Scotland from 1291 to 1292. Later, he became the Lord Chancellor of Scotland between 1304 and 1306, when the English government was in charge.
Life and Work
William de Bevercotes was a royal clerk, which means he worked for the king, Edward I of England. He helped the king with important paperwork and official duties.
Keeper of the Seal
On October 5, 1296, William was given the job of Keeper of the Seal of Scotland. The "seal" was a special stamp used to make official documents real and legal. Think of it like a very important signature! His job was to make sure all official papers were properly sealed.
Lord Chancellor of Scotland
In 1304, William de Bevercotes received an even higher position. He was made the Chancellor of Scotland. The Chancellor was like a chief minister or a top legal advisor for the government. He helped manage the country's laws and important decisions. William held this powerful role until 1306.
His Lands and Family
William de Bevercotes owned several large estates, called manors, in Nottinghamshire, England. These included Bevercotes, Markeham, Milneton, and Elkesley. He held these lands for a "knight's fee," which meant he had to provide military service or money to the king in return.
William de Bevercotes had two sons named Thomas and John.
