Humphrey de Bohun Biography and Timeline

Rebellion of Prince Henry, "the Young King

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

Peerage

Created Earl of Hereford, 1st

Battle of Bannockburn

Arrested by the Scots at Bannockburn

Constitution of England

Helps obtain the Magna Carta from King John

Death of Humphrey de Bohun

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

Peerage

Created Earl of Essex

Federation of Barons

Joins the Federation of Barons

Battle of Lewes

Fights for the barons at the Battle of Lewes

Role range: 1263-1267

Battle of Evesham

Arrested by the victorious royalists for ransom

Role range: 1263-1267

Birth of Humphrey de Bohun

Birth of Humphrey de Bohun, 4th Earl of Hereford

Invasion of Gascony

Joins the Earl of Norfolk in refusing to serve in Gascony

Siege of Caerlaverock Castle

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

Marriage

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

Siege of Scarborough

Joins Barons in besieging Edward IIs favourite Piers Gaveston at Scarborough

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

Battle of Bannockburn

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

Battle of Bannockburn

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.

Battle of Bannockburn

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.

Arrest of Humphrey de Bohun

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

Arrest of Humphrey de Bohun

Wishart is released in exchange for Humphrey de Bohun after Bannockburn

Battle of Bannockburn

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

Siege of Leeds Castle

Surrenders Leeds Castle to Edward II

Death of Humphrey de Bohun

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

Battle of Boroughbridge

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

Battle of Boroughbridge

Executed for supporting the rebellious barons

Death of Humphrey de Bohun

Death of Humphrey de Bohun, executed

Execution

Executed for supporting the rebellious barons