Humphrey de Bohun Biography

Supports Henry II in the rebellion of Prince Henry, "the Young King"

Created Earl of Hereford, 1st

Arrested by the Scots at Bannockburn

Helps obtain the Magna Carta from King John

Death of Henry de Bohun, while on pilgramage to the Holy Land

Joins the Federation of Barons

Created Earl of Essex

Fights for the barons at the Battle of Lewes

Arrested by the victorious royalists for ransom

Birth of Humphrey de Bohun, 4th Earl of Hereford

Joins the Earl of Norfolk in refusing to serve in Gascony

One of several earls and barons under Edward I who laid siege to Caerlaverock Castle in Scotland and later takes part in many campaigns in Scotland

Marries Elizabeth the Countess of Holland, widowed daughter of Edward I

Joins Barons in besieging Edward IIs favourite Piers Gaveston at Scarborough

Exchanged by the Scots for Robert Bruces wife who is imprisoned in England

Wishart is released in exchange for Humphrey de Bohun after Bannockburn

Fights & is captured by the Scots at the Battle of Bannockburn

However, all the refugees who entered the castle were taken prisoner by its formerly pro-English governor Walter fitz Gilbert who, like many Lowland knights, declared for Bruce as soon as word came of the Scottish King's victory

Humphrey de Bohun was ransomed by Edward II, his brother-in-law, on the pleading of his wife Isabella. This was one of the most interesting ransoms in English history. The Earl was traded for Bruces queen, Elizabeth de Burgh and daughter, Marjorie Bruce, two bishops amongst other important Scots captives in England

Leading a large company of Welsh and English knights and archers. The archers might have had success at breaking up the Scots schiltrons until they were overrun by the Scots cavalry.

When the battle was lost Bohun retreated with the Earl of Angus and several other barons, knights and men to Bothwell Castle, seeking a safe haven.

Surrenders Leeds Castle to Edward II

Executed for supporting the rebellious barons

Death of Humphrey de Bohun, executed

Executed for supporting the rebellious barons

Killed in battle in Yorkshire by the northward advancing forces of Edward II

Death of Humphrey de Bohun, 4th Earl of Hereford, executed