William Bonville 1st Baron Bonville was born in Shute, Devon, in 1392. Lord Bonville is best known for his part in the Courtnay – Bonville feud. Prior to this, he had served with distinction in… 

Ralph Cromwell 3rd Baron Cromwell was a soldier, administrator and wealthy landowner in the 15th century. After serving in Normandy, Ralph was appointed to important roles. He was treasurer of England from 1433 – 1443,… 

Jasper Tudor [1431 – 1495] was a half-brother of King Henry VI and uncle to Henry VII. Created Earl of Pembroke on 23 November 1452, Jasper played a significant role in the upbringing and safety… 

James Butler 1st Earl of Wiltshire 5th Earl of Ormond [1420 – 1461]. Son of the 4th Earl of Ormond, James Butler was created Earl of Wiltshire in his fathers lifetime, in 1449, as a… 

Thomas Neville [1429 – 1471]. An acknowledged illegitimate son of William Neville, Lord Fauconberg. Thomas, known as the Bastard of Fauconberg, had a military role during the Wars of the Roses. Primarily, he is remembered… 

Robert 2nd Baron Hungerford [c1400 – 1459]. Robert was the eldest surviving son of Walter 1st Baron Hungerford and Katherine Peverell. He married Margaret de Botreaux,  c1420. He received a licence to go on pilgrimage… 

Robert Hungerford was the eldest son of Robert 2nd Baron Hungerford. Robert’s year of birth is not entirely clear from biographers, with various dates given between 1423 and 1431. He married Eleanor Moleyns, heiress to… 

Jacquetta of Luxembourg [1416 – 1472]. Daughter of Peter of Luxembourg, Count of Saint-Pol and Brienne, and Margaret of Baux. Her family ties led, in 1433, to her marriage to John Duke of Bedford. Following… 

John Duke of Bedford [1389 – 1435] was the third son of King Henry IV and Blanche of Lancaster. He was an important Statesman during the reigns of his brother, King Henry V, and nephew,… 

Edmund Earl of Rutland was the second eldest son of Richard 3rd Duke of York and Cecily Neville Duchess of York. Born in Rouen on 17 May 1443, Edmund was created Earl of Rutland by…