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Humphrey de Bohun, 3rd Earl of Hereford

English nobleman · Historical Figures · Lived 1249 to 1298 · aged 49

Humphrey VI de Bohun, 3rd Earl of Hereford, 2nd Earl of Essex was an English nobleman known primarily for his opposition to King Edward I over the Confirmatio Cartarum. He was also an active participant in the Welsh Wars and maintained for several years a private feud with the earl of Gloucester.

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His father, Humphrey (V) de Bohun, fought on the side of the rebellious barons in the Barons' War. When Humphrey (V) predeceased his father, Humphrey (VI) became heir to his grandfather, Humphrey (IV). At Humphrey (IV)'s death in 1275, Humphrey (VI) inherited the earldoms of Hereford and Essex. He also inherited major possessions in the Welsh Marches from his mother, Eleanor de Braose.

Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1249 to 1298 · aged 49