Robert Le Bon DE BOHUN

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When Prince Henry revolted against his father in 1173, Sir Robert de Bohon was one of his associates. In the next year, the situation became critical when Prince Henry persuaded William, the Lion King of Scotland, to join him in war against his father in return for the promise of Northumberland, the northernmost Shire of England. Humphrey, third baron de Bohon, led the English King's army, which met and repulsed the rebels at Fordham in Suffolk in 1173, and along with Sir Richard de Lacy, met the forces of Scotland and Prince Henry on July 13, 1174. The battle ended in the complete rout of the rebellious forces. King William was captured and imprisoned. Sir Robert de Bohon fled to Scotland and Prince Henry was forgiven. King William's sister, Princess Margaret of Scotland and the widow of Conan IV of Bretagne, Earl of Richmond, (d. 1170), was married to Humphrey de Bohon, the young Earl of Hereford was who heir of the third Baron de Bohon.

Sir Robert le Bon died in 1183, four years before his father Baron Humphrey de Bohon's death. Consequently, when Humphrey the third Baron died in 1187, he was succeeded by his 12 year old grandson, Henry (1176-1220) as fourth Baron de Bohon. Upon coming of age, Henry was knighted and made High Constable of England and held manor houses and castles at Caldicot, Haresfield, Oaksey and Walden in addition to the main Hereford holdings.

A number of months after Sir Robert de Bohon fled to Scotland, King William signed the humiliating Treaty of Folaise and was released from his prison in Normandy. Upon returning to Scotland, he awarded some of his followers including Sir Robert de Bohon, some land south of Glasgow. Sir Robert spent little time on his land as he was with Prince Henry who had been forgiven by King Henry II. Unfortunately for Sir Robert de Bohon, young Henry the crown prince, died six years before his father. Sir Robert was with him at Martel in Aquitaine on June 11, 1183 when it happened.

As far as it is known, Sir Robert de Bohon never returned to England but lived out his life (d. after 1210) on his Scottish land and became a highly respected manorial lord. Legend has it that he was called "le Bon" ( the good). His son and heir had similar characteristics so that he too was known as Sir Richard "le Bon" de Bon.

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Humphrey was Steward and Sewer to King Henry I. This feudal lord married Margery, daughter of Milo de Gloucester, Earl of Hereford, Lord High Constable of England, last Lord Hereford of that family. She was co-heir with her sister Mabel. At the instigation of which Milo he espoused the cause of the Empress Maud and her son, afterwards Henry II, against the King Stephen, and so faithfully maintained his allegiance that the Empress, by her especial charter, granted him the office of steward and sewer, both in Normandy and England. In the 20th of Henry II this Humphrey accompanied Richard de Lacy, Justice of England, into Scotland with a powerful army to waste that country, and was one of the witnesses to the accord made by William, King of Scots, and King Henry as to the subjection of that kingdom to the crown of England.

Humphrey, third Baron de Bohon (1109-87) succeeded his father Humphrey the great in 1129 and became involved in the struggle for the throne of England on the death of Henry I in 1134. When King Henry II became king, Sir Humphrey became Steward of Henry II's household and was later named hereditary Constable of England, a position previously held by his father-in-law and then by his brother-in-law. Humphrey, in 1138, had married Margaret, daughter of Miles of Gloucester, Earl of Hereford and High Constable of England. When Miles sons died heirless, Henry II gave the title of High Constable to Miles' son-in-law, Humphrey, 3rd Baron de Bohon. Humphrey and Margaret of Gloucester had five sons, Humphrey, Richard, John, Miles and Robert.

King Henry II (1154-89) had many difficulties during his reign, including numerous revolts led by his sons. Humphrey (1109-87) the third Baron de Bohon, and his eldest son, Sir Humphrey (1141-83) usually known as the Young Earl of Hereford, remained loyal to Henry II throughout his reign. Sir John de Bohon, the third son, was a very close friend and supporter of Henry II's 4th son Geoffrey as long as Geoffrey lived. Sir Robert de Bohon, the youngest son, was a very close friend of Prince Henry; Henry II's second son and heir.

Sir Robert le Bon died in 1183, four years before his father Baron Humphrey de Bohon's death. Consequently, when Humphrey the third Baron died in 1187, he was succeeded by his 12 year old grandson, Henry (1176-1220) as fourth Baron de Bohon. Upon coming of age, Henry was knighted and made High Constable of England and held manor houses and castles at Caldicot, Haresfield, Oaksey and Walden in addition to the main Hereford holdings.

Humphrey married Margaret FITZWALTER. Margaret was born in in Hereford, Herefordshire, England; died in 1146 in France; was buried in 1146. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• AKA: Margaret de Gloucester, Margaret de Pitres
• _UID: AF6BBD8C2B1949B4BC7A5D6EC579B64AE3AB
• Alt. Birth: 1122; Alt. Birth
• Alt. Death: 1197; Alt. Death

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Baron De Bohun

Humphrey de Bohun, the founder of this family in England, was kinsman and companion in arms of William The Conqueror, and was generally known as "Humphrey with the Beard." Of this Humphrey little more is ascertained than that he possessed the lordship of Taterford, in Norfolk.

Humphrey the Great continued his father's interest in the Church by founding the priory of Farleigh in Wiltshire. Served as Steward to King Henry I.

Sheriff of Wiltshire

Humphrey married Maud D'EVEREAUX in 1109 in France. Maud (daughter of Edward DE SALISBURY and Matilda "Maud" FITZHUBERT) was born in 1093 in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England; died in 1142. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• AKA: Maud de Salisbury
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• _UID: FD97860DB0844FC78B5506CD284426550B84

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Humphrey deBohun I: After Battle of Hastings was rewarded by William the Conqueror with title of Lord of Waterford (Ireland).

"With The Beard"

Humphrey married Ealgith. Ealgith was born about 1040; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ealgith was the sister of Ranulf, Viscount of Bayeux.

Ranulf m. Alice dau. of Richard III, Duke of Normandy who d. 1028 from House of Bjorn.

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• Alt. Birth: 1060; Alt. Birth

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Known as Edward the Sheriff, made sheriff by 1080. In 108
6 he held in chief 33 manors in Wilsts as well as smaller estates in Surrey, Hants, Dorset, Somerset, Middlesex, Bucks, Oxfordshire and Herts.

Edward married Matilda "Maud" FITZHUBERT. Matilda was born in 1070 in Of Salisbury, Wiltshire, England; was christened in in Also Of, Crick, Derbyshire, England; died between 1102 and 1164. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• AFN: 9B1S-X7
• Name: Matilda FITZHUBERT
• Name: Maud
• Name: Maud FITZHUBERT
• _UID: 84302D00A72846D2964FE92FE8CA2B832541
• Alt. Birth: Abt 1065; Alt. Birth

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Source: lorenfamily.com

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31st Great-grandparent

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Wiltshire, England