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LE BIGOD, John

LE BIGOD, John

Male 1245 - 1305  (60 years)

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  1. 1.  LE BIGOD, JohnLE BIGOD, John was born in 1245 (son of LE BIGOD, Ralph and Living); died on 18 Mar 1305.

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. LE BIGOD, Knight of Settrington, Yorkshire Roger died on 17 Apr 1362.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  LE BIGOD, RalphLE BIGOD, Ralph (son of LE BIGOD, 3rd Earl of Norfolk, hereditary Steward of the Household, Warden of Romford Forest Hugh and MARSHAL, Maud); died on 28 Jul 1260.

    Ralph + Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Living
    Children:
    1. 1. LE BIGOD, John was born in 1245; died on 18 Mar 1305.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  LE BIGOD, 3rd Earl of Norfolk, hereditary Steward of the Household, Warden of Romford Forest HughLE BIGOD, 3rd Earl of Norfolk, hereditary Steward of the Household, Warden of Romford Forest Hugh was born in 1182 in Suffolk, England (son of LE BIGOD, Sir Knight Roger and DE TOSNY, Ida); died on 18 Feb 1225 in Thetford, Norfolk, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Books About: secondary character in For the King's Favor
    • Books About: secondary character in The Time of Singing
    • Books About: To Defy a King by Elizabeth Chadwick
    • Differentiator: Magna Carta Baron
    • Relation to Me: 22 GGF
    • Royalty & Nobility: 3rd Earl of Norfolk
    • Web Address: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Bigod,_3rd_Earl_of_Norfolk
    • Web Address: https://magnacarta800th.com/schools/biographies/the-25-barons-of-magna-carta/roger-bigod-and-hugh-bigod/
    • Web Address: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Bigod-1
    • Residence: Framlingham Castle, Suffolk, England; Primary family property
    • Magna Carta: 1215; Hugh and his father joined in the baronial unrest which led to the signing of the Magna Carta, of which they were both Surety Barons
    • _EXCM: 15 Jun 1215; By Pope Innocent III for his role in the Magna Carta rebellion

    Notes:

    Hugh le Bigod, born around 1182 and dying in 1225, was a member of the powerful early Norman Bigod family and played a crucial role in the events surrounding the Magna Carta. He was the eldest son of Roger Bigod, 2nd Earl of Norfolk, and Ida de Tosny.

    Hugh's life was marked by his involvement in the baronial opposition against King John of England. In 1215, he was one of the twenty-five sureties of the Magna Carta, a document that sought to limit the powers of the king and establish certain legal protections. His role in this pivotal moment in history highlights his status and influence in the political landscape of the time.

    Hugh married Maud Marshal, daughter of William Marshal, 1st Earl of Pembroke, and Isabel de Clare, around 1206 or 1207. This union brought him closer to one of the most powerful families in England. Together, they had several children, including Roger Bigod, 4th Earl of Norfolk, and Hugh Bigod, Justiciar of England.

    Hugh succeeded to his father's estates, including Framlingham Castle, in 1221. He also inherited the positions of Steward of the royal household and warden of Romford Forest, Essex. His tenure as the 3rd Earl of Norfolk was marked by his continued involvement in the political affairs of the realm.

    In the years 1221 to 1225, Hugh made various grants and took part in a campaign against Llewelyn of Wales in 1223. On 11 February 1224-5, he witnessed the confirmation of the Magna Carta. Hugh died shortly after, on 18 February 1225. His wife, Maud, survived him and later remarried William de Warenne, 5th Earl of Surrey.

    Hugh Bigod's life illustrates the complex interplay of power, loyalty, and rebellion in medieval England. His involvement in key historical events like the Magna Carta and his role as a surety baron reflect his significant role in the struggle for rights and governance during this period.

    Hugh + MARSHAL, Maud. Maud (daughter of MARSHAL, William and DE CLARE, Isabel) was born in 1192; died on 27 Mar 1248. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  MARSHAL, MaudMARSHAL, Maud was born in 1192 (daughter of MARSHAL, William and DE CLARE, Isabel); died on 27 Mar 1248.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Books About: Ladies of the Magna Carta
    • Books About: To Defy a King by Elizabeth Chadwick
    • Relation to Me: 22 GGM
    • Royalty & Nobility: Countess of Norfolk and Countess of Surrey
    • Name: Matilda Marshal

    Children:
    1. 2. LE BIGOD, Ralph died on 28 Jul 1260.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  LE BIGOD, Sir Knight RogerLE BIGOD, Sir Knight Roger was born in 1144 (son of BIGOD, Hugh and Living); died before 2 Aug 1221.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Books About: For the King's Favor by Elizabeth Chadwick
    • Books About: The Time of Singing by Elizabeth Chadwick
    • Differentiator: Magna Carta Baron
    • Relation to Me: 23 GGF
    • Web Address: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Bigod,_2nd_Earl_of_Norfolk
    • Web Address: https://frontlinestates.ltd.uk/roger-and-hugh-bigod/
    • Web Address: https://magnacarta800th.com/schools/biographies/the-25-barons-of-magna-carta/roger-bigod-and-hugh-bigod/
    • Web Address: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Bigod-2
    • Residence: Framlingham Castle, Suffolk, England; Primary family property
    • Title: Keeper of Hertford Castle
    • Title: Warden of Romford Forest
    • Royalty & Nobility: 1189; 2nd Earl of Norfolk
    • Public Service: 1197; Chief Judge in the KIng's Court
    • Public Service: 1195, 1196, 1199, 1202; Judge in the King's Court
    • Magna Carta: 1215; Roger and his son joined in the baronial unrest which led to the signing of the Magna Carta, of which they were both Surety Barons

    Notes:

    Roger Bigod, 2nd Earl of Norfolk (c. 1144/1150 - 1221), was a significant figure in the baronial opposition against King John of England and a key player in the events surrounding the Magna Carta. Born to Hugh Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk, and Juliana de Vere, Roger inherited a complex legacy of loyalty and rebellion.

    Roger's early life was marked by his father's involvement in the Revolt of 1173-74 against King Henry II. Unlike his father, Roger remained loyal to the king, fighting on the royalist side at the Battle of Fornham in 1173. This loyalty was rewarded when King Richard I confirmed him in his earldom and other honors in 1189, and later appointed him as an ambassador to France.

    During most of King John's reign, Roger was frequently with the king or on royal business. However, his relationship with John soured over time, leading him to join the baronial party that obtained John's assent to the Magna Carta. Roger and his son Hugh were among the twenty-five barons who were to ensure the king's adherence to the terms of that document. The pair were excommunicated by the pope in December 1215, and in 1216, John laid siege to Roger's seat of Framlingham Castle. The castle surrendered, most likely for political expediency, but Roger's loss was temporary as he made peace with the regents of John's son, Henry III, in 1217.

    Roger married Ida de Tosny, and they had several children, including Hugh Bigod, 3rd Earl of Norfolk. Roger's marriage to Ida, a former mistress of Henry II, further complicated his ties to the royal family.

    In his later years, Roger seems to have retired from public life. He died in 1221, leaving behind a legacy as a respected figure whose life was intertwined with significant historical events. His involvement in the Magna Carta and the baronial rebellion against King John highlights his significant role in the struggle for rights and governance in medieval England.

    Roger married DE TOSNY, Ida in 1181. Ida (daughter of DE TONY, Ralph and LEICESTER, Margaret of) was born about 1155; died before 1221. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  DE TOSNY, IdaDE TOSNY, Ida was born about 1155 (daughter of DE TONY, Ralph and LEICESTER, Margaret of); died before 1221.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Books About: For the King's Favor by Elizabeth Chadwick
    • Books About: The Time of Singing by Elizabeth Chadwick
    • Differentiator: Royal ward and mistress to King Henry II, mothering one of his illegitimate sons
    • Relation to Me: 23 GGM
    • Royalty & Nobility: Countess of Norfolk

    Notes:

    Before she was married, Ida was the mistress of King Henry II, by whom she was the mother of William Longspee, Knight and Earl of Salisbury

    Ida de Tosny and her husband Roger are the main characters in Elizabeth Chadwick's The Time of Singing (Sphere, 2008), published in the USA as For the King's Favor. They appear as minor characters in other of her books set at the same time, notably To Defy a King, which concerns the marriage of their son Hugh to Maud, a daughter of William Marshal

    Children:
    1. 4. LE BIGOD, 3rd Earl of Norfolk, hereditary Steward of the Household, Warden of Romford Forest Hugh was born in 1182 in Suffolk, England; died on 18 Feb 1225 in Thetford, Norfolk, England.

  3. 10.  MARSHAL, WilliamMARSHAL, William was born in 1147 (son of MARSHAL, John Fitz Gilbert and SALISBURY, Sybil of); died in 1219 in Caversham, Reading Borough, Berkshire, England; was buried in London, London, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Books About: Dawn of the White Rose by Mary Pershall
    • Books About: The Greatest Knight: The Remarkable Life of William Marshal, the Power Behind Five English Thrones by Thomas Asbridge
    • Books About: The Greatest Knight: The Unsung Story of the Queen's Champion by Elizabeth Cadwick
    • Books About: The Scarlet Lion by Elizabeth Chadwick
    • Books About: The Templar Silk by Elizabeth Chadwick
    • Differentiator: He served five English kings – Henry II, his sons The "Young King" Henry, Richard I, and John, and John's son Henry III.
    • Relation to Me: 23 GGF
    • Royalty & Nobility: 1st Earl of Pembroke
    • Web Address: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_depictions_of_William_Marshal,_1st_Earl_of_Pembroke
    • Web Address: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Marshal,_1st_Earl_of_Pembroke

    Notes:

    Anglo-Norman soldier and statesman.[2] He served five English kings - Henry II, his sons the "Young King" Henry, Richard I, John, and John's son Henry III.

    William + DE CLARE, Isabel. Isabel (daughter of DE CLARE, Richard and MACMURROUGH, Aoife) was born in 1172 in Pembrokeshire, Wales; died in 1220 in Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, Wales; was buried in Tintern, Monmouthshire, Wales. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  DE CLARE, IsabelDE CLARE, Isabel was born in 1172 in Pembrokeshire, Wales (daughter of DE CLARE, Richard and MACMURROUGH, Aoife); died in 1220 in Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, Wales; was buried in Tintern, Monmouthshire, Wales.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Books About: Dawn of the White Rose by Mary Pershall
    • Books About: Ladies of the Magna Carta
    • Books About: The Scarlet Lion by Elizabeth Chadwick
    • Differentiator: Cambro-Norman-Irish noblewoman and one of the wealthiest heiresses in Wales and Ireland.
    • Misc: After her brother Gilbert's death, Isabel became one of the wealthiest heiresses in the kingdom, owning besides the titles of Pembroke and Striguil, much land in Wales and Ireland.
    • Misc: Allegedly spoke French, Irish and Latin.
    • Relation to Me: 23 GGM
    • Royalty & Nobility: 4th Countess of Pembroke
    • Web Address: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_depictions_of_William_Marshal,_1st_Earl_of_Pembroke
    • Web Address: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isabel_de_Clare,_4th_Countess_of_Pembroke

    Children:
    1. 5. MARSHAL, Maud was born in 1192; died on 27 Mar 1248.
    2. MARSHAL, Sibyl was born in 1201 in Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, Wales; died on 27 Apr 1245 in Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, Wales; was buried in Tintern, Monmouthshire, Wales.
    3. MARSHAL, Walter was born in 1196; died on 24 Nov 1245 in Goodrich, Herefordshire, England; was buried in Tintern, Monmouthshire, Wales.
    4. MARSHAL, William was born in 1190 in France; died on 6 Apr 1231 in Caversham, Oxfordshire, England; was buried in London, London, England.
    5. MARSHALL, Eva was born in 1206 in Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, Wales; died in 1246 in Wickhambrook, Suffolk, England.
    6. MARSHAL, Isabel was born on 9 Oct 1200 in Pembroke Castle, Pembrokeshire, Wales; died on 17 Jan 1240 in Berkhampstead Castle, Hertfordshire, England.
    7. MARSHAL, Gilbert died on 27 Jun 1241; was buried in London, London, England.
    8. MARSHAL, Anselm was born in Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, Wales; died on 23 Dec 1245 in Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales; was buried in Tintern, Monmouthshire, Wales.
    9. Living


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