Biography of Philippa Mohun Duchess Albemarle aka Aumale Duchess York 1367-1431

Paternal Family Tree: Mohun

Maternal Family Tree: Clemence Roches Countess Blois

1397 Richard II Rewards his Supporters

1415 Battle of Agincourt

On 31 Aug 1330 John Mohun 1st Baron Dunster (age 61) died. His grandson [her father] John Mohun 2nd Baron Mohun of Dunster (age 10) succeeded 2nd Baron Mohun of Dunster. Given his young age he became a ward of the King who sold his wardship and marriage to Bishop Henry Burghesh (age 38) who then married him to his niece [her mother] Joan Burghesh Baroness Dunster (age 11), daugher of his brother [her grandfather] Bartholomew "The Elder" Burghesh 1st Baron Burghesh (age 43).

In or before 1357 [her father] John Mohun 2nd Baron Mohun of Dunster (age 37) and [her mother] Joan Burghesh Baroness Dunster (age 37) were married. She by marriage Baroness Mohun of Dunster. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King John "Lackland" of England.

Around 1367 Philippa Mohun Duchess Albemarle aka Aumale Duchess York was born to John Mohun 2nd Baron Mohun of Dunster (age 47) and Joan Burghesh Baroness Dunster (age 48) in Dunster, Somerset.

In or before 1368 Walter Fitzwalter 4th Baron Fitzwalter (age 23) and Philippa Mohun Duchess Albemarle aka Aumale Duchess York

Around 1368 [her son] Walter Fitzwalter 5th Baron Fitzwalter was born to Walter Fitzwalter 4th Baron Fitzwalter (age 23) and Philippa Mohun Duchess Albemarle aka Aumale Duchess York (age 1).

On 15 Sep 1375 [her father] John Mohun 2nd Baron Mohun of Dunster (age 55) died. Since he had no male issue the title Baron Mohun of Dunster went into abeyance between his three daughters. [her sister] Elizabeth Mohun Countess of Salisbury had one child who died in 1397. Philippa Mohun Duchess Albemarle aka Aumale Duchess York (age 8) didn't have issue. [her sister] Maud Mohun Baroness Strange Knockin (age 18) had one son Richard Strange 3rd Baron Dunster 7th Baron Strange Knockin who succeeded as 3rd Baron Mohun of Dunster on the death of his aunt Philippa Mohun Duchess Albemarle aka Aumale Duchess York (age 8).

In 1381 [her future husband] Edward York 2nd Duke of York 1st Duke Albemarle (age 8) and Beatrice Burgundy Countess Rutland and Cork (age 8) were married. She the daughter of Ferdinand I King Portugal (age 35) and Leonor Teles Meneses Queen Consort Portugal. He the son of Edmund of Langley 1st Duke York (age 39) and Isabella of Castile Duchess York (age 26). They were second cousin once removed. He a grandson of King Edward III of England.

In 1386 Walter Fitzwalter 4th Baron Fitzwalter (age 41) died. His son [her son] Walter Fitzwalter 5th Baron Fitzwalter (age 18) succeeded 5th Baron Fitzwalter.

On 25 Feb 1390 [her future husband] Edward York 2nd Duke of York 1st Duke Albemarle (age 17) was created 1st Earl of Rutland. Beatrice Burgundy Countess Rutland and Cork (age 17) by marriage Countess of Rutland.

In 1394 [her future husband] Edward York 2nd Duke of York 1st Duke Albemarle (age 21) was created 1st Earl Cork. Beatrice Burgundy Countess Rutland and Cork (age 21) by marriage Countess Cork.

Richard II Rewards his Supporters

On 29 Sep 1397 King Richard II (age 30) rewarded his relations with Dukedoms, possibly for their part in downfall of Thomas of Woodstock 1st Duke of Gloucester (deceased), Thomas Beauchamp 12th Earl Warwick (age 59) and Richard Fitzalan 9th Earl Surrey 11th Earl Arundel (deceased) ...

His older half-brother John Holland 1st Duke Exeter (age 45) was created 1st Duke Exeter. Elizabeth Lancaster Duchess Exeter (age 34) by marriage Duchess Exeter.

His nephew Thomas Holland 1st Duke Surrey (age 23) was created 1st Duke Surrey.

His second cousin once removed Thomas Mowbray 1st Duke of Norfolk (age 29) was created 1st Duke Norfolk. Elizabeth Fitzalan Duchess Norfolk (age 31) by marriage Duchess Norfolk.

His first cousin [her future husband] Edward York 2nd Duke of York 1st Duke Albemarle (age 24) was created 1st Duke Albemarle aka Aumale. Beatrice Burgundy Countess Rutland and Cork (age 24) by marriage Duchess Albemarle aka Aumale.

His illegitimate first cousin John Beaufort 1st Marquess Somerset and Dorset (age 24) was created 1st Marquess Somerset, 1st Marquess Dorset. Margaret Holland Duchess Clarence (age 12) by marriage Marchioness Somerset, Marchioness Dorset.

Ralph Neville 1st Earl of Westmoreland (age 33) was created 1st Earl of Westmoreland. Joan Beaufort Countess of Westmoreland (age 18) by marriage Countess of Westmoreland.

Before 07 Oct 1398 Edward York 2nd Duke of York 1st Duke Albemarle (age 25) and Philippa Mohun Duchess Albemarle aka Aumale Duchess York (age 31) were married. He the son of Edmund of Langley 1st Duke York (age 57) and Isabella of Castile Duchess York. He a grandson of King Edward III of England.

On 01 Aug 1402 [her father-in-law] Edmund of Langley 1st Duke York (age 61) died at King's Langley, Hertfordshire [Map]. His son [her husband] Edward York 2nd Duke of York 1st Duke Albemarle (age 29) succeeded 2nd Duke York, 2nd Earl Cambridge and inherited his estates which included Conisbrough Castle [Map]. Philippa Mohun Duchess Albemarle aka Aumale Duchess York (age 35) by marriage Duchess York.

On 03 Oct 1404 [her mother] Joan Burghesh Baroness Dunster (age 85) died at Guest House Canterbury Cathedral. She was buried at Canterbury, Kent [Map].

In 1406 [her son] Walter Fitzwalter 5th Baron Fitzwalter (age 38) died. His son Humphrey Fitzwalter 6th Baron Fitzwalter (age 8) succeeded 6th Baron Fitzwalter.

Battle of Agincourt

On 25 Oct 1415 King Henry V of England (age 29) defeated the French army at the Battle of Agincourt. King Henry V of England (age 29) commanded the Main Battle. Thomas Camoys 1st Baron Camoys (age 64) commanded the Rearguard.

Richard de Vere 11th Earl of Oxford (age 30) commanded. Humphrey Lancaster 1st Duke Gloucester (age 25) was wounded, and was protected by his brother King Henry V of England (age 29).

[her husband] Edward York 2nd Duke of York 1st Duke Albemarle (age 42), commander of the Vanguard, was killed; the most senior English casualty. Duke Albemarle aka Aumale, Earl of Rutland and Earl Cork extinct. Richard Plantagenet 3rd Duke York (age 4) inherited his estates including Conisbrough Castle [Map].

John Fortescue (age 35), Dafydd Gam Brecon (age 35) and Edward Burnell (age 44) and Roger Vaughan of Bredwardine (age 38) were killed.

Michael de la Pole 3rd Earl Suffolk (age 21) was killed. His brother William "Jackanapes" de la Pole 1st Duke of Suffolk (age 19) succeeded 4th Earl Suffolk.

The English included: Louis Robbessart (age 25), Richard Beauchamp 13th Earl Warwick (age 33), William Botreaux 3rd Baron Botreaux (age 26), William Bourchier 1st Count Eu (age 41), John Cornwall 1st Baron Fanhope 1st Baron Milbroke (age 51), Edward Courtenay (age 30), Ralph Cromwell 3rd Baron Cromwell (age 12), Thomas Dutton (age 19), Edmund Ferrers 6th Baron Ferrers of Chartley (age 29), Roger Fiennes (age 31), Henry Fitzhugh 3rd Baron Fitzhugh (age 57), John Grey (age 28), John Grey 1st Earl Tankerville (age 31), William Harrington (age 42) as the King's Standard Bearer, Walter Hungerford 1st Baron Hungerford (age 37), Piers Legh (age 26) (wounded), Alfred Longford, Thomas Montagu 1st Count Perche 4th Earl Salisbury (age 27), Thomas Morley 6th Baron Marshal 5th Baron Morley (age 22), John Rodney, Richard Scrope 3rd Baron Scrope of Bolton (age 22), Robert Strelley (age 18), James Tuchet 5th Baron Audley, 2nd Baron Tuchet (age 17), Robert Umfraville (age 52), Thomas West 2nd Baron West (age 35), Robert Willoughby 6th Baron Willoughby (age 30). Thomas Erpingham (age 60) commanded the archers. Thomas Rempston (age 26) was present. Thomas Strickland (age 48) carried the Banner of St George.

Thomas Tunstall (age 57) was killed.

The Welsh included: William ap Thomas "Blue Knight of Gwent" Herbert (age 35), Walter Sais (age 95), Roger Vaughan (age 70) and his son Roger Vaughan (age 5). Owen Tudor (age 15) is believed to have been present as a squire.

The French army suffered significant casualties. Charles Albret (age 46), Philip Valois II Count Nevers (age 26), John of Bar (age 35), Jacques Chatillon (age 48), David Rambures (age 51) and his three sons: Jean Rambures, Hugues Rambures, Philippe Rambures, Waleran Luxemburg (age 60) and Hector de Chartres were killed.

Charles Valois Duke Orléans (age 20) was captured by Richard Waller (age 20) for which he was knighted on the battlefield by King Henry V of England (age 29).

John Bourbon I Duke Bourbon (age 34) and Charles Artois Count Eu (age 21) were captured.

Robert of Bar Count Soissons Count Marle (age 25) was killed. His daughter Jeanne of Bar Countess Soissons succeeded Countess Soissons 1367.

Edward of Bar III Duke of Bar (age 38) was killed. His brother Cardinal Louis of Bar (age 38) succeeded I Duke Bar.

John Valois I Duke Alençon was killed. His son John Valois II Duke Alençon (age 6) succeeded II Duke Alençon.

Frederick Metz I Count Vaudémont (age 47) was killed. His son Antoine Count of Vaudémont (age 15) succeeded Count Vaudémont.

Anthony Valois Duke Brabant (age 31) was killed. His son John Valois IV Duke Brabant (age 12) succeeded IV Duke Brabant. Jacqueline Wittelsbach Duchess Brabant and Gloucester (age 14) by marriage Duchess Brabant.

Jean II Le Maingre "Boucicaut" (age 49) was captured.

Georges de La Trémoille (age 33) was captured.

On 17 Jul 1431 Philippa Mohun Duchess Albemarle aka Aumale Duchess York (age 64) died at Carisbrooke Castle [Map]. She was buried at Chapel of St Nicholas, Westminster Abbey [Map]. Her nephew Richard Strange 3rd Baron Dunster 7th Baron Strange Knockin (age 49) succeeded 3rd Baron Mohun of Dunster as a result of her death bring the title out of abeyance.

Effigy of Philippa Duchess of York. Philippa Duchess of York.

Royal Ancestors of Philippa Mohun Duchess Albemarle aka Aumale Duchess York 1367-1431

Kings Wessex: Great x 11 Grand Daughter of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England

Kings Gwynedd: Great x 7 Grand Daughter of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd

Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 13 Grand Daughter of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth

Kings Powys: Great x 8 Grand Daughter of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys

Kings England: Great x 6 Grand Daughter of King John "Lackland" of England

Kings Scotland: Great x 9 Grand Daughter of Malcolm III King Scotland

Kings Franks: Great x 17 Grand Daughter of Louis "Pious" King Aquitaine I King Franks

Kings France: Great x 11 Grand Daughter of Robert "Pious" II King France

Royal Descendants of Philippa Mohun Duchess Albemarle aka Aumale Duchess York 1367-1431

Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom x 4

Diana Spencer Princess Wales x 5

Ancestors of Philippa Mohun Duchess Albemarle aka Aumale Duchess York 1367-1431

Great x 4 Grandfather: Reginald Mohun

Great x 3 Grandfather: John Mohun

Great x 4 Grandmother: Hawise Fitzpeter

Great x 2 Grandfather: John Mohun 5 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Ferrers 5th Earl of Derby 3 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Joan Ferrers 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Sibyl Marshal

Great x 1 Grandfather: John Mohun 1st Baron Dunster 6 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Piers Fitzherbert

Great x 3 Grandfather: Reginald Fitzpiers

Great x 2 Grandmother: Eleanor Fitzpiers

GrandFather: John Mohun 7 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England

Great x 2 Grandfather: Robert Tiptoft

Great x 1 Grandmother: Ada Tiptoft Baroness Dunster

Great x 2 Grandmother: Eva Chaworth

Father: John Mohun 2nd Baron Mohun of Dunster 8 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Stephen Segrave

Great x 3 Grandfather: Gilbert Segrave

Great x 4 Grandmother: Rohese Despencer

Great x 2 Grandfather: Nicholas Segrave 1st Baron Segrave

Great x 1 Grandfather: John Segrave 2nd Baron Segrave

Great x 3 Grandfather: Geoffrey de Lucy of Newington in Kent

Great x 2 Grandmother: Maud de Lucy

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Cantilupe

Great x 3 Grandmother: Nichole Cantilupe

GrandMother: Christiana Segrave

Philippa Mohun Duchess Albemarle aka Aumale Duchess York 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King John "Lackland" of England

Great x 1 Grandfather: Robert Burghesh 1st Baron Burghesh

GrandFather: Bartholomew "The Elder" Burghesh 1st Baron Burghesh

Great x 2 Grandfather: Gunselin Badlesmere

Great x 1 Grandmother: Maud Badlesmere Baroness Burghesh

Great x 2 Grandmother: Joan Fitzbernard

Mother: Joan Burghesh Baroness Dunster 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King John "Lackland" of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Theobald Butler

Great x 3 Grandfather: John "The Botiller" Verdun

Great x 4 Grandmother: Rohesia Verdun

Great x 2 Grandfather: Theobald Verdun 1st Lord Verdun

Great x 4 Grandfather: Gilbert Lacy

Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret "Lady of Dulek" Lacy

Great x 4 Grandmother: Isabel Bigod

Great x 1 Grandfather: Theobald Verdun 2nd Lord Verdun

Great x 3 Grandfather: Humphrey Bohun

Great x 2 Grandmother: Margery Bohun Lady Verdun

Great x 4 Grandfather: William de Braose

Great x 3 Grandmother: Eleanor de Braose

Great x 4 Grandmother: Eva Marshal

GrandMother: Elizabeth Verdun Baroness Burghesh 4 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 Grandfather: Edmund Mortimer 2nd Baron Mortimer of Wigmore 2 x Great Grand Son 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

Great x 1 Grandmother: Maud Mortimer Lady Verdun 3 x Great Grand Daughter of King John "Lackland" of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Enguerrand Ingleram Fiennes

Great x 3 Grandfather: William Fiennes

Great x 4 Grandmother: Isabel Provence

Great x 2 Grandmother: Margaret Fiennes 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Beaumont 2 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Blanche Beaumont 3 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Jeanne Chateaudun