Biography of Thomas Burgh 1st Baron Burgh of Gainsborough 1431-1496
On 18 Aug 1430 [his grandfather] Hugh Burgh (age 42) died.
In or before 1431 [his father] Thomas Burgh (age 25) and [his mother] Elizabeth Percy (age 25) were married. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Henry III of England.
Around 1431 Thomas Burgh 1st Baron Burgh of Gainsborough was born to Thomas Burgh (age 26) and Elizabeth Percy (age 26) at Lincolnshire.
On 25 Oct 1432 [his grandfather] Henry Percy of Atholl (age 47) died.
Before 05 May 1434 [his step-father] William Lucy (age 30) and [his mother] Elizabeth Percy (age 29) were married. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Henry III of England.
Before 1458 William Botreaux 3rd Baron Botreaux (age 68) and [his future wife] Margaret Ros Baroness Botreaux Baroness Burgh (age 27) were married. She by marriage Baroness Botreaux. The difference in their ages was 40 years. She the daughter of Thomas Ros 8th Baron Ros Helmsley and [his future mother-in-law] Eleanor Beauchamp Duchess Somerset (age 49). She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Henry III of England.
In 1460 Thomas Burgh 1st Baron Burgh of Gainsborough (age 29) built at Gainsborough Old Hall, Lincolnshire [Map].
Before Dec 1462 Thomas Burgh 1st Baron Burgh of Gainsborough (age 31) was appointed Esquire to the Body to King Edward IV of England (age 20), and to the Privy Council.
Before 1463 Thomas Burgh 1st Baron Burgh of Gainsborough (age 31) and Margaret Ros Baroness Botreaux Baroness Burgh (age 32) were married. She the daughter of Thomas Ros 8th Baron Ros Helmsley and Eleanor Beauchamp Duchess Somerset (age 54). They were fourth cousins. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Henry III of England.
Around 1463 [his son] Edward Burgh was born to Thomas Burgh 1st Baron Burgh of Gainsborough (age 32) and [his wife] Margaret Ros Baroness Botreaux Baroness Burgh (age 33).
On 25 Apr 1464 a Yorkist army commanded by John Neville 1st Marquess Montagu (age 33) defeated a Lancastrian army commanded by [his brother-in-law] Henry Beaufort 2nd or 3rd Duke of Somerset (age 28) at Hedgeley Moor, Northumberland [Map] during the Battle of Hedgeley Moor.
Of the Lancastrians ...
[his brother-in-law] Thomas Ros 9th Baron Ros Helmsley (age 36) was killed. His son Edmund Ros 10th Baron Ros Helmsley (age 9) succeeded 10th Baron Ros Helmsley. Thomas' lands however, including Belvoir Castle [Map] was given by King Edward IV of England (age 21) to William Hastings 1st Baron Hastings (age 33).
Ralph Percy (age 39) was killed.
Edmund Ros 10th Baron Ros Helmsley: Around 1455 he was born to Thomas Ros 9th Baron Ros Helmsley and Philippa Tiptoft Baroness Ros of Helmsley. On 23 Oct 1508 Edmund Ros 10th Baron Ros Helmsley died. Baron Ros Helmsley abeyant between his daughters annd their descendants.
On 15 May 1464 a Yorkist army commanded by John Neville 1st Marquess Montagu (age 33) defeated a Lancastrian army commanded by [his brother-in-law] Henry Beaufort 2nd or 3rd Duke of Somerset (age 28) at Hexham, Northumberland [Map] during the Battle of Hexham.
Those fighting for York included John Stafford 1st Earl Wiltshire (age 36), John Scrope 5th Baron Scrope of Bolton (age 26) and Richard Welles 7th Baron Welles, Baron Willoughby (age 36).
Henry Beaufort 2nd or 3rd Duke of Somerset was beheaded following the battle. The general pardon which he has previously received was annulled. Duke Somerset, Marquess Dorset, Earl Somerset and Earl Dorset forfeit for the second time. His son [his brother-in-law] Edmund Beaufort 3rd Duke of Somerset (age 25) was styled by supporters of the House of Lancaster as Duke of Somerset but had not right to do so.
Philip Wentworth (age 40) was executed at Middleham [Map].
In 1465 Robert Spencer of Spencer Combe (age 30) and [his sister-in-law] Eleanor Beaufort Countess Ormonde (age 33) were married. She the daughter of Edmund Beaufort 1st or 2nd Duke of Somerset and [his mother-in-law] Eleanor Beauchamp Duchess Somerset (age 56). She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.
Around Oct 1469 Thomas Burgh 1st Baron Burgh of Gainsborough (age 38) rescued King Edward IV of England (age 27) from Middleham Castle [Map].
Before 03 Feb 1470 Robert Welles 8th Baron Willoughby 8th Baron Welles attacked Gainsborough Old Hall, Lincolnshire [Map] home of Thomas Burgh 1st Baron Burgh of Gainsborough (age 39), a senior Yorkist, Edward IV's (age 27) Master of the Horse. It isn't known whether this attack was a consequence of local or national issues. King Edward IV of England summoned Robert's father Richard Welles 7th Baron Welles, Baron Willoughby (age 42) and uncle-in-law Thomas Dymoke (age 42) (married to Margaret Welles (age 38) sister of Robert Welles 8th Baron Willoughby 8th Baron Welles) to London. Both initially went into Sanctuary, Westminster Abbey [Map] but were pardoned on 03 Mar 1470.
On 14 Apr 1471 Edward IV (age 28) commanded at the Battle of Barnet supported by his brothers George (age 21) and Richard (age 18), John Babington (age 48), Wiliam Hastings (age 40) (commanded), Ralph Hastings, William Norreys (age 30), William Parr (age 37), John Savage (age 49), William Bourchier Viscount Bourchier (age 41), Thomas St Leger (age 31), John Tuchet 6th Baron Audley, 3rd Baron Tuchet (age 45), Thomas Burgh 1st Baron Burgh of Gainsborough (age 40), John Scott (age 48) and Thomas Strickland.
The Yorkists William Blount (age 29), Humphrey Bourchier (age 40), Humphrey Bourchier (age 36), Henry Stafford (age 46) and Thomas Parr were killed.
The Lancastrians ...
Warwick the Kingmaker (age 42) was killed. Earl Salisbury forfeit on the assumption he was attainted either before or after his death; the date of his attainder is unknown. If not attainted the Earldom may be in abeyance. Baron Montagu and Baron Montagu abeyant between his two daughters Isabel Neville Duchess Clarence (age 19) and Anne Neville Queen Consort England (age 14).
John Neville 1st Marquess Montagu (age 40) was killed. Marquess Montagu, Baron Montagu forfeit; unclear as to when he was attainted. He was buried at Bisham Abbey [Map].
William Tyrrell was killed.
William Fiennes 2nd Baron Saye and Sele (age 43) was killed. His son Henry Fiennes 3rd Baron Saye and Sele (age 25) succeeded 3rd Baron Saye and Sele. Anne Harcourt Baroness Saye and Sele by marriage Baroness Saye and Sele.
Henry Holland 3rd Duke Exeter (age 40) commanded the left flank, was badly wounded and left for dead, Henry Stafford and John Paston (age 27) were wounded, John de Vere 13th Earl of Oxford (age 28) commanded, and John Paston (age 29) and William Beaumont 2nd Viscount Beaumont (age 33) fought.
Robert Harleston (age 36) was killed.
Thomas Hen Salusbury (age 62) was killed.
Thomas Tresham (age 51) escaped but was subsequently captured and executed on the 6th of May 1471.
On 04 May 1471 King Edward IV of England (age 29) was victorious at the Battle of Tewkesbury. His brother Richard (age 18), Richard Beauchamp 2nd Baron Beauchamp Powick (age 36), John Howard 1st Duke of Norfolk (age 46), George Neville 4th and 2nd Baron Bergavenny (age 31), John Savage (age 49), John Savage (age 27), Thomas St Leger (age 31), John Tuchet 6th Baron Audley, 3rd Baron Tuchet (age 45), Thomas Burgh 1st Baron Burgh of Gainsborough (age 40) fought. William Brandon (age 46), George Browne (age 31), Ralph Hastings, Richard Hastings Baron Willoughby (age 38), James Tyrrell (age 16), Roger Kynaston of Myddle and Hordley (age 38) were knighted. William Hastings 1st Baron Hastings (age 40) commanded.
Margaret of Anjou (age 41) was captured. Her son Edward of Westminster Prince of Wales (age 17) was killed. He was the last of the Lancastrian line excluding the illegitmate Charles Somerset 1st Earl of Worcester (age 11) whose line continues to the present.
John Courtenay 15th Earl Devon (age 36) was killed and attainted. Earl Devon, Baron Courtenay forfeit. Some sources refer to these titles as being abeyant?
John Wenlock 1st Baron Wenlock (age 71) was killed. Baron Wenlock extinct.
John Delves (age 49), [his brother-in-law] John Beaufort (age 30), William Vaux of Harrowden (age 35) and Robert Whittingham (age 42) were killed.
[his brother-in-law] Edmund Beaufort 3rd Duke of Somerset (age 32), Humphrey Tuchet (age 37) and Hugh Courtenay (age 44) were captured.
Henry Roos fought and escaped to Tewkesbury Abbey [Map] where he sought sanctuary. He was subsequently pardoned.
Around Sep 1483 King Richard III of England (age 30) created a number of new Garter Knights from his key supporters to fill the stalls made vacant by his recent accession:
221st Francis Lovell 1st Viscount Lovell (age 27).
222nd Thomas Howard 2nd Duke of Norfolk (age 40).
223rd Richard Ratclyffe (age 53).
224th Thomas Stanley 1st Earl of Derby (age 48).
225th Thomas Burgh 1st Baron Burgh of Gainsborough (age 52).
In or before 1486 [his son-in-law] Richard Fitzhugh 6th Baron Fitzhugh (age 28) and [his daughter] Elizabeth Burgh Baroness Fitzhugh were married. She by marriage Baroness Fitzhugh. They were fourth cousins. He a great x 3 grandson of King Edward III of England.
On 01 Sep 1487 Thomas Burgh 1st Baron Burgh of Gainsborough (age 56) was summoned to Parliament as Baron Burgh although he appears not to have attended so there is some ambiguity about this creation. [his wife] Margaret Ros Baroness Botreaux Baroness Burgh (age 57) by marriage Baroness Burgh.
In 1488 [his wife] Margaret Ros Baroness Botreaux Baroness Burgh (age 58) died.
Around 1488 [his son] Edward Burgh (age 25) and [his daughter-in-law] Anne Cobham 6th Baroness Cobham, Baroness Mountjoy and Strabolgi (age 21) were married. They were half second cousin once removed. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.
In 1491 [his son-in-law] Henry Willoughby (age 40) and [his daughter] Elizabeth Burgh Baroness Fitzhugh were married.
On 18 Mar 1496 Thomas Burgh 1st Baron Burgh of Gainsborough (age 65) died. He was buried at Holy Trinity Church Gainsborough. His son [his son] Edward Burgh (age 33) was deemed insane so not summoned to Parliament; Baron Burgh extinct.
[his son] Thomas Burgh was born to Thomas Burgh 1st Baron Burgh of Gainsborough and Margaret Ros Baroness Botreaux Baroness Burgh.
[his daughter] Elizabeth Burgh Baroness Fitzhugh was born to Thomas Burgh 1st Baron Burgh of Gainsborough and Margaret Ros Baroness Botreaux Baroness Burgh.
[his son] Margaret Burgh was born to Thomas Burgh 1st Baron Burgh of Gainsborough and Margaret Ros Baroness Botreaux Baroness Burgh.
[his daughter] Anne Burgh was born to Thomas Burgh 1st Baron Burgh of Gainsborough and Margaret Ros Baroness Botreaux Baroness Burgh.
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Great x 1 Grandfather: John Burgh
GrandFather: Hugh Burgh
Father: Thomas Burgh
GrandMother: Elizabeth Burgh
Thomas Burgh 1st Baron Burgh of Gainsborough 6 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Percy 10th and 2nd Baron Percy 5 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Percy 11th and 3rd Baron Percy 5 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Idonia Clifford Baroness Percy 
4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Henry Percy 1st Earl of Northumberland 2 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Plantagenet 3rd Earl of Leicester 3rd Earl Lancaster Grand Son of King Henry III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary Plantagenet Baroness Percy 
Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Maud Chaworth 
Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Percy 3 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Ralph Neville 1st Baron Neville of Raby
Great x 3 Grandfather: Ralph Neville 2nd Baron Neville of Raby 8 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Euphemia Clavering Baroness Neville Raby 
7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Margaret Neville 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Hugh Audley 1st Baron Audley of Stratton Audley 
2 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Alice Audley Baroness Greystoke and Neville 3 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Iseult Mortimer 
3 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England
GrandFather: Henry Percy of Atholl 4 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: David Strathbogie 10th Earl Atholl 3 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: David III Strathbogie 11th Earl Atholl 4 x Great Grand Son of King John of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: David IV Strathbogie 12th Earl Atholl 5 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Beaumont Earl Buchan 3 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Katherine Beaumont Countess Atholl 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Alice Comyn Baroness Beaumont 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Strathbogie 3 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Ferrers 1st Baron Ferrers of Groby 
5 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Ferrers 2nd Baron Ferrers of Groby 6 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Ellen or Margaret Segrave Baroness Ferrers Groby 
Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Ferrers Countess Atholl 2 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Theobald Verdun 2nd Lord Verdun 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Isabel Verdun Baroness Ferrers Groby Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Clare Lady Verdun 
Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Mother: Elizabeth Percy 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry III of England