William de Bohun Biography and Timeline

Birth of William de Bohun

Birth of William de Bohun, 1st Earl of Northampton. Son of Humphrey de Bohun, 4th Earl of Hereford and Elizabeth of Rhuddlan. His maternal grandparents were Edward I of England and his first Queen consort Eleanor of Castile

Succession

William de Bohun assisted at the arrest of Roger Mortimer in 1330, allowing Edward III to take power

Marriage

Marries Elizabeth de Badlesmere

Peerage

created Earl of Northampton, one of the six earls created by Edward III to renew the ranks of the higher nobility

Battle of Sluys

Present at the English victory in the Battle of Sluys

Role range: 1337-1453

Siege of Brest

Edward sent exrra knights and archers under the command of William de Bohun, 1st Earl of Northampton.

Role range: 1337-1453

Siege of Brest

On Northamptons arrival the French appear to have fled without bothering to engage the smaller English force and the siege of Brest was relieved.

Role range: 1337-1453

Siege of Brest

When Northampton landed the remnants of Maunys force were besieged at Brest by a large French army under the command of Charles of Blois and a force of Genoese ships.

Role range: 1337-1453

Battle of Morlaix

Commands an English force to victory against a much bigger French force at the Battle of Morlaix

Role range: 1337-1453

Siege of Morlaix

From Brest, Northampton moved inland and there are few details of what happened during this journey but eventually he reached Morlaix, one of Charles de Blois strongholds. His initial attack on the town was unsuccessful and having been repulsed with slight losses he settled into a siege

Role range: 1337-1453

Battle of Crecy

The rear division was led by William de Bohun, Earl of Northampton

Role range: 1337-1453

Knight of the Garter

Created a Knight of the Garter

High Sheriff of Rutland

Appointed High Sheriff of Rutland

Role range: 1349-1360

Death of William de Bohun

Death of William de Bohun, 1st Earl of Northampton