NameJohn De Warenne 6th Earl Of Surrey, 23G Grandfather
Birth1231
Death27 Sep 1304, Kennington, Surrey
BurialLewes Priory, Lewes, Sussex
Spouses
Birth1224, Lusignan, Vienne, France
Death9 Feb 1256, Warren, Sussex
Notes for John De Warenne 6th Earl Of Surrey
Prominent English nobleman and military commander during the reigns of Henry II and Edward I.
During the Second Baron’s War he switched sides twice.
Present at thge Battle of Lewes May 14, 1264
Fought at the Battle of Evesham August 4, 1265
Also the Battle of Chesterfield and Siege of Kenilworth Castle
Fought in the Welsh campaigns of 1277, 1282 and 1283.
Commanded and won the battle of Dunbar April 27, 1296
Was defeated by William Wallace at the Battle of Stirling Bridge September 11, 1297.
One of the commanders at the English victory at the Battle of Falkirk July 22, 1298.
Notes for Alice De Lusignan (Spouse 1)
Half sister of King Henry III of England, both having the same mother.
Died in childbirth.