William la Zouche, 1st Baron Zouche facts for kids
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William la Zouche
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| 1st Baron Zouche of Harringworth | |
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Arms of la Zouche of Harringworth: Gules, ten bezants a canton ermine for difference. These are the differenced arms of Zouche of Ashby
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| Born | 1277 Harringworth, Northamptonshire |
| Died | 10 March 1352 |
| Spouse(s) | Maud Lovell Joan Leybourne |
| Father | Eudo la Zouche |
| Mother | Millicent de Cantilupe |
William la Zouche was an important English nobleman who lived a long time ago, from about 1277 to 1352. He was known as the 1st Baron Zouche of Harringworth. A baron was a powerful lord who owned a lot of land. William was also a soldier who fought in the Wars of Scottish Independence. People called him "of Harringworth" to tell him apart from his cousin, Alan la Zouche, who was from Ashby.
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William's Life and Role
William became the owner of the Harringworth estate when his mother, Millicent de Cantilupe, passed away in 1299. This estate included a large park and a wood.
Serving in Parliament
From 1308 to 1325, William was called to join the Parliament as a Baron. Parliament was a group of important people who helped the King make decisions. He was also asked to fight against the Scottish from 1314 to 1317, especially after a big battle called Battle of Bannockburn.
Dealing with Challenges
In 1313, William was forgiven for his part in a political event involving Piers Gaveston. Later, from 1317 to 1321, he was given the job of keeping the peace in Northamptonshire. He had to stop any illegal meetings that were happening.
In 1322, William was asked by the King to gather soldiers. The King needed help to stop a rebellion led by Thomas, 2nd Earl of Lancaster. William said he was too sick to go himself, so he sent two other soldiers instead.
Later that year, he was again called to fight against the Scottish and the rebels. In 1324, he was asked to help defend a region in France called Aquitaine. He also had to go to Gascony in 1325.
Changes in Power
In 1327, William was called to a special Parliament meeting. This meeting happened after Queen Isabella and Roger Mortimer, 1st Earl of March took power from her husband, King Edward II. At this meeting, it was decided that King Edward II could no longer rule, and he had to give up his throne.
William la Zouche passed away on March 10, 1352. After his death, records showed that he owned land in many different parts of England.
William's Family
William married Maud Lovel, who passed away in 1346. She was the daughter of John Lovel, 1st Baron Lovel.
William and Maud had at least ten children together. Some of their children included:
- Elizabeth la Zouche (born around 1284, died 1311)
- Eudo la Zouche (born 1297 or 1298, died 1326 in Paris). His son, William la Zouche, 2nd Baron Zouche, later became the next Baron.
- William la Zouche
- John la Zouche (the elder)
- Roger la Zouche
- Thomas la Zouche
- John la Zouche (the younger)
- Edmund la Zouche
- Millicent la Zouche
- Isabel la Zouche
- Thomasina la Zouche
- Maude le Zouche (born around 1290, died 1349). She married Sir Thomas Mallory.
