Biography of Maud Badlesmere Countess of Oxford 1308-1366
Paternal Family Tree: Badlesmete
Maternal Family Tree: Emmeline Riddlesford 1223-1276
In 1303 Gilbert Umfraville and [her mother] Margaret Clare Baroness Badlesmere (age 15) were married. He the son of Gilbert Umfraville 7th Earl Angus (age 58) and Elisabetha Comyn. They were third cousin once removed. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.
On 30 Jun 1308 [her father] Bartholomew Badlesmere 1st Baron Badlesmere (age 32) and [her mother] Margaret Clare Baroness Badlesmere (age 21) were married. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.
After 30 Jun 1308 Maud Badlesmere Countess of Oxford was born to Bartholomew Badlesmere 1st Baron Badlesmere (age 32) and Margaret Clare Baroness Badlesmere (age 21) at Castle Badlesmere [Map].
In 1309 [her father] Bartholomew Badlesmere 1st Baron Badlesmere (age 33) was created 1st Baron Badlesmere. [her mother] Margaret Clare Baroness Badlesmere (age 21) by marriage Baroness Badlesmere.
On 25 Jul 1316 Robert Fitzpayn 3rd Baron Fitzpayn (age 16) and Maud Badlesmere Countess of Oxford (age 8) were married. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.
In Oct 1321 Isabella of France Queen Consort England (age 26) was returning from Canterbury, Kent [Map] to London. She sought accommodation at Leeds Castle, Kent [Map] which was under the protection of [her mother] Margaret Clare Baroness Badlesmere (age 34) the wife of [her father] Bartholomew Badlesmere 1st Baron Badlesmere (age 46). Margaret Clare Baroness Badlesmere (age 34) refused entry to the Queen killing around six of her retinue when they tried to force entry. King Edward II of England (age 37) commenced the Siege of Leeds Castle. Once King Edward II of England (age 37) gained possession of the castle, he had the garrison hanged from the battlements. His wife Margaret Clare Baroness Badlesmere (age 34), her five children ([her sister] Margery Badlesmere Baroness Ros Helmsley (age 13), Maud Badlesmere Countess of Oxford (age 13), [her sister] Elizabeth Badlesmere Countess Northampton (age 8), [her brother] Giles Badlesmere 2nd Baron Badlesmere (age 6) and [her sister] Margaret Badlesmere Baroness Tibetot (age 6)), and her nephew Bartholomew "The Elder" Burghesh 1st Baron Burghesh (age 34), were imprisoned in the Tower of London [Map].
Around 1322 [her father-in-law] Robert Fitzpayn 2nd Baron Fitzpayn (age 37) died. Possibly 14 Oct 1322 at the Rout of Byland Abbey. His son [her husband] Robert Fitzpayn 3rd Baron Fitzpayn (age 22) succeeded 3rd Baron Fitzpayn.
On 14 Apr 1322 [her father] Bartholomew Badlesmere 1st Baron Badlesmere (age 46) was tried by Henry Cobham 1st Baron Cobham (age 62) at Canterbury, Kent [Map].
Sentenced to death Bartholomew Badlesmere 1st Baron Badlesmere (age 46) was drawn for three miles behind a horse to Blean, Canterbury, where he held property, where he was beheaded. His head was displayed on the Burgh Gate, Canterbury at Canterbury and the rest of his body left hanging at Blean, Canterbury. He was buried at Whitefriars. His nephew Henry Burghesh's (age 30) lands were also seized. These were restored around 1326.
Around 1322 [her husband] Robert Fitzpayn 3rd Baron Fitzpayn (age 23) died. His nephew John Chidiock 4th Baron Fitzpayn succeeded 4th Baron Fitzpayn.
On 17 Apr 1331 Robert de Vere 6th Earl of Oxford (age 73) died. His nephew [her future husband] John de Vere 7th Earl of Oxford (age 19) succeeded 7th Earl of Oxford.
On 22 Oct 1333 [her mother] Margaret Clare Baroness Badlesmere (age 46) died.
Around 1336 [her son] Thomas de Vere 8th Earl of Oxford was born to [her husband] John de Vere 7th Earl of Oxford (age 23) and Maud Badlesmere Countess of Oxford (age 27).
In 1336 John de Vere 7th Earl of Oxford (age 23) and Maud Badlesmere Countess of Oxford (age 27) were married. She by marriage Countess of Oxford. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.
Around 1338 [her son] Aubrey de Vere 10th Earl of Oxford was born to [her husband] John de Vere 7th Earl of Oxford (age 25) and Maud Badlesmere Countess of Oxford (age 29).
On 07 Jun 1338 [her brother] Giles Badlesmere 2nd Baron Badlesmere (age 23) died. Baron Badlesmere abeyant between his sisters [her sister] Margery Badlesmere Baroness Ros Helmsley (age 29), Maud Badlesmere Countess of Oxford (age 29), [her sister] Elizabeth Badlesmere Countess Northampton (age 25) and [her sister] Margaret Badlesmere Baroness Tibetot (age 23).
Calendar Inquitisitions Port Mortem Volume 8 Edward III 185. 185. [her brother] Giles De Badelesmere (deceased), Knight.
Writ to Henry Darcy, mayor of the city of London, and king’s escheator there, 16 July [1338], 12 Edward III.
London.
Inq. Friday before St. Bartholomew, 12 Edward III.
Alegate. A tenement, 17 shops, and a garden adjacent, within Alegate, worth when let 9l.; out of which there are paid yearly to the lords of that fee for quit rent, 56s. 4d., and for repairs, 40s.
Lymstret lane. A tenement and a garden, worth 40s., out of which are paid yearly for repair of houses and walls and for enclosing of the said tenement and garden, 20s.
All held of the king in chief, as the whole of the city of London is.
[her sister] Margery (age 30) the wife of Sir William de Ros (age 53), Maud (age 30) the wife of the [her husband] earl of Oxford (age 26), [her sister] Elizabeth (age 25) the wife of the earl of Northampton (age 28), and [her sister] Margery (age 23) (sic) the wife of Sir John Tipetoft (age 24), are his sisters and co-heirs, and of full age.
John Tiptoft 2nd Baron Tibetot (age 24).
Continues.
On 03 Sep 1341 [her son-in-law] Hugh Courtenay (age 14) and [her daughter] Elizabeth de Vere were married. She the daughter of John de Vere 7th Earl of Oxford (age 29) and Maud Badlesmere Countess of Oxford (age 33). He the son of Hugh Courtenay 10th Earl Devon (age 38) and Margaret Bohun Countess Devon (age 30). They were third cousin once removed. He a great grandson of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.
In or before 1349 John Chideock (age 43) and [her former sister-in-law] Isabel Fitzpayn (age 24) were married.
Before 1350 [her son] John de Vere and [her daughter-in-law] Elizabeth Courtenay were married. She the daughter of Hugh Courtenay 10th Earl Devon (age 46) and Margaret Bohun Countess Devon (age 38). He the son of John de Vere 7th Earl of Oxford (age 37) and Maud Badlesmere Countess of Oxford (age 41). They were third cousin once removed. He a great x 5 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England. She a great granddaughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England.
In 1350 [her son] John de Vere died.
In 1350 [her daughter] Elizabeth de Vere died.
On 24 Jan 1360 [her husband] John de Vere 7th Earl of Oxford (age 47) died. He was buried at Colne Priory [Map]. His son [her son] Thomas de Vere 8th Earl of Oxford (age 24) succeeded 8th Earl of Oxford.
Before 1361 [her son-in-law] Henry Beaumont 3rd Baron Beaumont (age 20) and [her daughter] Margaret Vere Baroness Devereux and Beaumont were married. She by marriage Baroness Beaumont. She the daughter of John de Vere 7th Earl of Oxford and Maud Badlesmere Countess of Oxford (age 52). He the son of John Beaumont 2nd Baron Beaumont and Eleanor Plantagenet Countess Arundel and Surrey (age 42). He a great x 2 grandson of King Henry III of England. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.
Before 16 Jan 1362 [her son] Thomas de Vere 8th Earl of Oxford (age 26) and [her daughter-in-law] Maud Ufford Countess of Oxford (age 17) were married. She by marriage Countess of Oxford. She the daughter of Ralph Ufford and Maud Plantagenet Countess Ulster (age 52). He the son of John de Vere 7th Earl of Oxford and Maud Badlesmere Countess of Oxford (age 53). He a great x 5 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Henry III of England.
[her son] Robert Vere was born to John de Vere 7th Earl of Oxford and Maud Badlesmere Countess of Oxford.
[her daughter] Margaret Vere Baroness Devereux and Beaumont was born to John de Vere 7th Earl of Oxford and Maud Badlesmere Countess of Oxford.
[her son] John de Vere was born to John de Vere 7th Earl of Oxford and Maud Badlesmere Countess of Oxford.
[her daughter] Elizabeth de Vere was born to John de Vere 7th Earl of Oxford and Maud Badlesmere Countess of Oxford.
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GrandFather: Gunselin Badlesmere
Father: Bartholomew Badlesmere 1st Baron Badlesmere
GrandMother: Joan Fitzbernard
Maud Badlesmere Countess of Oxford 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Roger Clare 2nd Earl Hertford
Great x 3 Grandfather: Richard Clare 3rd Earl Hertford
Great x 4 Grandmother: Maud St Hilary Countess Hertford
Great x 2 Grandfather: Gilbert Clare 5th Earl Gloucester 4th Earl Hertford 2 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Fitzrobert 2nd Earl Gloucester Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Amice Fitzrobert Countess Hertford Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Hawise Beaumont Countess Gloucester
Great x 1 Grandfather: Richard de Clare 6th Earl Gloucester 5th Earl Hertford 3 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Fitzgilbert
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Marshal 1st Earl Pembroke
Great x 4 Grandmother: Sybil of Salisbury
Great x 2 Grandmother: Isabel Marshal Countess Cornwall, Gloucester and Hertford
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard "Strongbow" Clare 2nd Earl Pembroke
Great x 3 Grandmother: Isabel Clare Countess Pembroke
Great x 4 Grandmother: Aoife NI Diarmait Macmurrough Countess Pembroke and Buckingham
GrandFather: Thomas de Clare 4 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Fitzrichard 6th Baron Halton
Great x 3 Grandfather: Roger Lacy 6th Baron Pontefract 7th Baron Halton
Great x 4 Grandmother: Alice Essex
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Lacy Earl Lincoln
Great x 1 Grandmother: Maud Lacy Countess Gloucester and Hertford 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Saer Quincy 1st Earl Winchester
Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert Quincy Earl Lincoln
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Beaumont Countess Winchester
Great x 2 Grandmother: Margaret Quincy 3rd Countess Lincoln and Pembroke 3 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Hugh de Kevelioc Gernon 5th Earl Chester Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Hawise Gernon 2nd Countess Lincoln 2 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Bertrade Montfort Countess Chester
Mother: Margaret Clare Baroness Badlesmere 3 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Maurice Fitzgerald
Great x 3 Grandfather: Gerald Fitzgerald 1st Lord Offaly
Great x 2 Grandfather: Maurice Fitzgerald 2nd Lord Offaly
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert de Bermingham 1st Baron of Athenry
Great x 3 Grandmother: Eve Bermingham
Great x 1 Grandfather: Maurice Fitzgerald 4th Lord Offaly
GrandMother: Juliana Fitzgerald 2 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 3 Grandfather: William "Longsword" Longespee Earl Salisbury Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Ida Tosny Countess Norfolk
Great x 2 Grandfather: Stephen Longespée Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William of Salisbury 2nd Earl Salisbury
Great x 3 Grandmother: Ela of Salisbury 3rd Countess of Salisbury
Great x 4 Grandmother: Eleanor Vitre Countess of Salisbury
Great x 1 Grandmother: Emmeline Longespée Baroness Offaly Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Walter Riddlesford
Great x 3 Grandfather: Walter Riddlesford
Great x 2 Grandmother: Emmeline Riddlesford