Biography of John Lovell 5th Baron Lovel, Baron Holand 1341-1408
Paternal Family Tree: Lovell
On 24 Jun 1314 the Scottish army of Robert "The Bruce" I King Scotland (age 39) including, James "Black" Douglas (age 28), heavily defeated the English army led by King Edward II of England (age 30) at the Battle of Bannockburn.
Gilbert de Clare 8th Earl Gloucester 7th Earl Hertford was killed. Earl Gloucester, Earl Hertford extinct.
John Comyn 4th Lord Baddenoch (age 20), Robert Felton 1st Baron Felton (age 44) and William Vesci were killed.
William Marshal 1st Baron Marshal (age 36) was killed. His son John Marshal 2nd Baron Marshal (age 22) succeeded 2nd Baron Marshal.
Robert Clifford 1st Baron Clifford (age 40) was killed. His son Roger Clifford 2nd Baron Clifford (age 14) succeeded 2nd Baron de Clifford.
[his grandfather] John Lovell 2nd Baron Lovel (age 25) was killed. His son [his father] John Lovell 3rd Baron Lovel succeeded 3rd Baron Lovel of Titchmarsh.
Henry Bohun was killed by Robert "The Bruce" I King Scotland (age 39). He was buried in Llanthony Secunda Priory, Gloucestershire [Map].
Walter Fauconberg 2nd Baron Fauconberg (age 50) possilby died although his death is also reported as being on 31 Dec 1318.
Bartholomew Badlesmere 1st Baron Badlesmere (age 38), Humphrey Bohun 4th Earl Hereford 3rd Earl Essex (age 38), Goronwy ap Tudur Hen Tudor, Henry Beaumont Earl Buchan (age 35), Aymer de Valence 2nd Earl Pembroke (age 39) and Robert Umfraville 8th Earl Angus (age 37) fought.
Pain Tiptoft 1st Baron Tibetot (age 34) was killed. His son John Tiptoft 2nd Baron Tibetot succeeded 2nd Baron Tibetot.
John Montfort 2nd Baron Montfort (age 23) was killed. Peter Montfort 3rd Baron Montfort (age 23) succeeded 3rd Baron Montfort.
Thomas Grey (age 34) undertook a suicidal charge that contributed to the English defeat and subsequently blemished his career.
William Latimer 2nd Baron Latimer of Corby (age 38) was captured.
Michael Poynings (age 44) was killed.
Before 26 Feb 1322 John Mowbray 3rd Baron Mowbray (age 11) and [his future wife] Maud Holland 3rd Baroness Holand, Baroness Lovel (age 12) were married. The marriage was later declared void. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 4 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.
In or before 1340 [his father] John Lovell 3rd Baron Lovel (age 25) and [his mother] Isabel Zouche (age 19) were married. They were first cousin once removed. He a great x 5 grandson of King John "Lackland" of England.
Around 1341 John Lovell 5th Baron Lovel, Baron Holand was born to John Lovell 3rd Baron Lovel (age 26) and Isabel Zouche (age 21). Coefficient of inbreeding 3.23%.
In 1347 [his father] John Lovell 3rd Baron Lovel (age 32) died. His son [his brother] John Lovell 4th Baron Lovel (age 7) succeeded 4th Baron Lovel of Titchmarsh.
On 02 Jul 1349 [his mother] Isabel Zouche (age 29) died.
In 1361 [his brother] John Lovell 4th Baron Lovel (age 21) died. His brother John Lovell 5th Baron Lovel, Baron Holand (age 20) succeeded 5th Baron Lovel of Titchmarsh.
Around 1373 [his son] Robert Lovell was born to John Lovell 5th Baron Lovel, Baron Holand (age 32).
On 16 Mar 1373 Robert Holland 2nd Baron Holand (age 62) died. His sister [his future wife] Maud Holland 3rd Baroness Holand, Baroness Lovel (age 63) succeeded 3rd Baroness Holand.
In or before 1375 John Lovell 5th Baron Lovel, Baron Holand (age 34) and Maud Holland 3rd Baroness Holand, Baroness Lovel (age 64) were married. She by marriage Baroness Lovel of Titchmarsh. He by marriage Baron Holand. The difference in their ages was 31 years; she, unusually, being older than him. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.
Around 1375 [his son] John Lovell 6th Baron Lovel was born to John Lovell 5th Baron Lovel, Baron Holand (age 34) and [his wife] Maud Holland 3rd Baroness Holand, Baroness Lovel (age 65).
On 10 May 1380 [his wife] Maud Holland 3rd Baroness Holand, Baroness Lovel (age 70) died. Her grandson William Lovell 7th Baron Lovel 4th Baron Holand succeeded 4th Baron Holand.
On 13 Jul 1387 [his former sister-in-law] Elizabeth Holland died.
In or before 1397 [his son] John Lovell 6th Baron Lovel (age 22) and [his daughter-in-law] Eleanor Zouche Baroness Lovel (age 31) were married. She by marriage Baroness Lovel of Titchmarsh. They were half second cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.
After 07 Jan 1401. The names of the lords who were present at the said declaration are as follows:
Henry, prince of Wales (age 14).
Edmund, duke of York (age 59).
Edward, earl of Rutland (age 28).
Thomas, earl of Arundel (age 19).
John, earl of Somerset (age 28).
Edmund, earl of Stafford (age 22).
Henry, earl of Northumberland (age 59).
Ralph, earl of Westmorland (age 37).
Thomas, earl of Worcester (age 58).
Michael, earl of Suffolk (age 40).
Richard, Lord Grey of Codnor (age 30).
Thomas, Lord Berkeley (age 49).
John, Lord Charlton.
Reginald, Lord Grey of Ruthin (age 39).
Thomas, Lord Camoys (age 50).
Thomas, Lord Furnivall (age 39).
Robert, Lord Scales (age 29).
John, Lord Beaumont.
William, Lord Willoughby (age 31).
Hugh, Lord Burnell (age 54).
William, Lord Ferrers of Groby (age 28).
William, Lord Bergavenny (age 58).
John, Lord Lovell (age 60).
Robert, Lord Harrington (age 45).
Richard Lescrope (age 74).
In 1405 John Lovell 5th Baron Lovel, Baron Holand (age 64) was appointed 111th Knight of the Garter by King Henry IV of England (age 37).
In 1408 John Lovell 5th Baron Lovel, Baron Holand (age 67) died. His son [his son] John Lovell 6th Baron Lovel (age 33) succeeded 6th Baron Lovel of Titchmarsh.
Henry Fitzroger and Elizabeth Holland were married. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.
Kings Wessex: Great x 10 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 7 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 13 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 8 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings England: Great x 6 Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 5 Grand Son of William "Lion" I King Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 17 Grand Son of Louis "Pious" King Aquitaine I King Franks
Kings France: Great x 10 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King France
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Lovell
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Lovell
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Lovell 3 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Alan Basset
Great x 3 Grandmother: Catherine Basset 2 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Aline Fitzrobert Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Lovell 1st Baron Lovel 4 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Sydenham
Great x 2 Grandmother: Maud Sydenham
GrandFather: John Lovell 2nd Baron Lovel 5 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Ros
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Ros
Great x 4 Grandmother: Isabella Mac William Dunkeld
Great x 2 Grandfather: Robert Ros
Great x 4 Grandfather: Piers Fitzherbert
Great x 3 Grandmother: Lucy Fitzpiers
Great x 1 Grandmother: Joan Ros Baroness Lovel
Great x 4 Grandfather: William D'Aubigny
Great x 3 Grandfather: William D'Aubigny
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Umfraville
Great x 2 Grandmother: Isabel D'Aubigny
Father: John Lovell 3rd Baron Lovel 5 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Hugh Burnell
Great x 3 Grandfather: Roger Burnell
Great x 2 Grandfather: Hugh Burnell
Great x 1 Grandfather: Phillip Burnell
GrandMother: Maud Burnell Baroness Lovel and Burnell 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King John "Lackland" of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Fitzalan
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Fitzalan 6th Earl Arundel 4 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Isabel D'Aubigny 3 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Fitzalan 7th Earl Arundel 5 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Theobald Butler
Great x 3 Grandmother: Maud Verdun Countess Arundel
Great x 1 Grandmother: Matilda aka Maud Fitzalan 3 x Great Grand Daughter of King John "Lackland" of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Ralph Mortimer
Great x 3 Grandfather: Roger Mortimer 1st Baron Mortimer of Wigmore Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Gwladus verch Llewelyn "Dark Eyed" Aberffraw Grand Daughter of King John "Lackland" of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Isabella Mortimer Countess Arundel 2 x Great Grand Daughter of King John "Lackland" of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William de Braose
Great x 3 Grandmother: Maud de Braose
Great x 4 Grandmother: Eva Marshal
John Lovell 5th Baron Lovel, Baron Holand 6 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Alain Zouche
Great x 3 Grandfather: Roger Zouche
Great x 4 Grandmother: Adelicia Belmeis
Great x 2 Grandfather: Eudo Zouche
Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Bisset
Great x 1 Grandfather: William Zouche 1st Baron Zouche Harringworth
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Cantilupe
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Cantilupe
Great x 2 Grandmother: Millicent Cantilupe
Great x 4 Grandfather: William de Braose
Great x 3 Grandmother: Eva de Braose
Great x 4 Grandmother: Eva Marshal
GrandFather: Eudo Zouche 6 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Lovell
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Lovell 3 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Catherine Basset 2 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Lovell 1st Baron Lovel 4 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Sydenham
Great x 3 Grandmother: Maud Sydenham
Great x 1 Grandmother: Maud Lovell Baroness Zouche Harringworth 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Ros
Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert Ros
Great x 4 Grandmother: Lucy Fitzpiers
Great x 2 Grandmother: Joan Ros Baroness Lovel
Great x 4 Grandfather: William D'Aubigny
Great x 3 Grandmother: Isabel D'Aubigny
Mother: Isabel Zouche 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England