Biography of Margaret Audley Countess Stafford 1318-1349
Paternal Family Tree: Audley
Maternal Family Tree: Etienette Countess Provence and Arles
On 02 Nov 1307 Piers Gaveston 1st Earl Cornwall (age 23) and [her mother] Margaret Clare Countess Gloucester were married. Arranged by King Edward II of England (age 23). Margaret Clare Countess Gloucester grand-daughter of Edward I through his daughter Joan and, as such, significantly higher than Gaveston in the nobility. She the daughter of Gilbert "Red Earl" Clare 7th Earl Gloucester 6th Earl Hertford and Joan of Acre Countess Gloucester and Hertford. She a granddaughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England. 
On 26 Aug 1308 Edmund Stafford 1st Baron Stafford (age 36) died. His son [her future husband] Ralph Stafford 1st Earl Stafford (age 6) succeeded 2nd Baron Stafford.
On 28 Apr 1317 [her father] Hugh Audley 1st Earl Gloucester (age 26) and [her mother] Margaret Clare Countess Gloucester were married. She the daughter of Gilbert "Red Earl" Clare 7th Earl Gloucester 6th Earl Hertford and Joan of Acre Countess Gloucester and Hertford. They were half fourth cousins. He a great x 3 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England. She a granddaughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England. 
On 20 Sep 1317 [her father] Hugh Audley 1st Earl Gloucester (age 26) was created 1st Baron Audley Stratton Audley in Oxfordshire. [her mother] Margaret Clare Countess Gloucester by marriage Baroness Audley Stratton Audley in Oxfordshire.
Around 1318 Margaret Audley Countess Stafford was born to Hugh Audley 1st Earl Gloucester (age 27) and Margaret Clare Countess Gloucester. She a great granddaughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England.
Around 1326 [her future husband] Ralph Stafford 1st Earl Stafford (age 24) and Katherine Hastings Baroness Stafford (age 22) were married. She by marriage Baroness Stafford. She the daughter of John Hastings 2nd Baron Hastings 14th Baron Bergavenny and Juliana Leybourne Countess Huntingdon (age 23).
Around 1336 [her son] Hugh Stafford 2nd Earl Stafford was born to [her future husband] Ralph Stafford 1st Earl Stafford (age 34) and Margaret Audley Countess Stafford (age 18) at Staffordshire. He a great x 2 grandson of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England.
Before 06 Jul 1336 [her husband] Ralph Stafford 1st Earl Stafford (age 34) abducted Margaret Audley Countess Stafford (age 18). She being the heir of the very wealthy [her father] Hugh Audley 1st Earl Gloucester (age 45); considerably more wealthy than Ralph. King Edward III of England (age 23) was sympathetic despite the complaint of her father since Ralph had been one of King Edward III's (age 23) key supporters during the plot to arrest Roger Mortimer 1st Earl March. Margaret's (age 18) father was subsequently created Earl as a quid pro quo.
Before 06 Jul 1336 Ralph Stafford 1st Earl Stafford (age 34) and Margaret Audley Countess Stafford (age 18) were married. She by marriage Baroness Stafford. She the daughter of Hugh Audley 1st Earl Gloucester (age 45) and Margaret Clare Countess Gloucester. She a great granddaughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England.
In 1337 King Edward III of England (age 24) created a number of new Earldom's probably in preparation for his forthcoming war against France ...
William Montagu 1st Earl Salisbury (age 36) was created 1st Earl Salisbury. Catherine Grandison Countess of Salisbury (age 33) by marriage Countess Salisbury.
William Bohun 1st Earl of Northampton (age 27) was created 1st Earl of Northampton. Elizabeth Badlesmere Countess Northampton (age 24) by marriage Countess of Northampton.
[her father] Hugh Audley 1st Earl Gloucester (age 46) was created 1st Earl Gloucester probably as compensation for his daughter Margaret Audley Countess Stafford (age 19) having been abducted by [her husband] Ralph Stafford 1st Earl Stafford (age 35).
Robert Ufford 1st Earl Suffolk (age 38) was created 1st Earl Suffolk. Margaret Norwich Countess Suffolk (age 51) by marriage Countess Suffolk.
Around 1340 [her daughter] Elizabeth Stafford Baroness Cobham, Ferrers and Strange was born to [her husband] Ralph Stafford 1st Earl Stafford (age 38) and Margaret Audley Countess Stafford (age 22) at Staffordshire. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England.
In 1341 [her daughter] Beatrice Stafford Countess Desmond was born to [her husband] Ralph Stafford 1st Earl Stafford (age 39) and Margaret Audley Countess Stafford (age 23) at Staffordshire. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England.
Around 06 Apr 1342 [her mother] Margaret Clare Countess Gloucester died.
Before 1343 John Stafford (age 41) and [her step-daughter] Margaret Stafford (age 11) were married. The difference in their ages was 29 years. She the daughter of Ralph Stafford 1st Earl Stafford (age 41) and Katherine Hastings Baroness Stafford. They were second cousin once removed.
In 1344 [her son] Ralph Stafford and [her daughter-in-law] Maud Plantagenet Duchess Lower Bavaria (age 4) were married. She the daughter of Henry of Grosmont 1st Duke Lancaster (age 34) and Isabel Beaumont Duchess Lancaster (age 24). He the son of Ralph Stafford 1st Earl Stafford (age 42) and Margaret Audley Countess Stafford (age 26). They were third cousin once removed. He a great x 2 grandson of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Henry III of England. 
In 1344 [her daughter] Joan Stafford Baroness Cherleton and Talbot was born to [her husband] Ralph Stafford 1st Earl Stafford (age 42) and Margaret Audley Countess Stafford (age 26) at Staffordshire. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England.
In 1347 [her son] Ralph Stafford died.
On 10 Nov 1347 [her father] Hugh Audley 1st Earl Gloucester (age 56) died at Tonbridge, Kent [Map]. He was buried at Tonbridge Priory, Kent [Map]. Earl Gloucester extinct. His daughter Margaret Audley Countess Stafford (age 29) succeeded 2nd Baroness Audley Stratton Audley in Oxfordshire.
Around 1348 [her daughter] Katherine Stafford Baroness Sutton Dudley was born to [her husband] Ralph Stafford 1st Earl Stafford (age 46) and Margaret Audley Countess Stafford (age 30) at Staffordshire. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England.
Around 1349 Margaret Audley Countess Stafford (age 31) died.
On 31 Aug 1372 [her former husband] Ralph Stafford 1st Earl Stafford (age 70) died. His son [her son] Hugh Stafford 2nd Earl Stafford (age 36) succeeded 2nd Earl Stafford, 3rd Baron Stafford. Philippa Beauchamp Countess Stafford (age 38) by marriage Countess Stafford.
Richard Stafford and Isobel Vernon were married.
John Charleton 3rd Baron Cherleton and [her daughter] Joan Stafford Baroness Cherleton and Talbot were married. She the daughter of Ralph Stafford 1st Earl Stafford and Margaret Audley Countess Stafford. He a great x 5 grandson of King John "Lackland" of England. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England.
[her son] Ralph Stafford was born to Ralph Stafford 1st Earl Stafford and Margaret Audley Countess Stafford. He a great x 2 grandson of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England.
Richard Stafford and Matilda Cramville were married.
Gilbert Talbot 3rd Baron Talbot and [her daughter] Joan Stafford Baroness Cherleton and Talbot were married. She the daughter of Ralph Stafford 1st Earl Stafford and Margaret Audley Countess Stafford. They were fourth cousins. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England. 
Kings Wessex: Great x 9 Grand Daughter of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings England: Great Grand Daughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 7 Grand Daughter of Malcolm III King Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 5 Grand Daughter of Louis VII King Franks
Kings France: Great x 6 Grand Daughter of Louis "Fat" VI King France
Anne Jagiellon Holy Roman Empress x 1
Catherine Parr Queen Consort England x 1
Jane "Nine Days Queen" Grey I Queen England and Ireland x 1
Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom x 91
Queen Consort Camilla Shand x 39
Great x 4 Grandfather: Liulf Audley
Great x 3 Grandfather: Adam Audley
Great x 4 Grandmother: Mabella Stanley
Great x 2 Grandfather: Henry Audley
Great x 3 Grandmother: Emma Fitzorm
Great x 1 Grandfather: James Audley
Great x 3 Grandfather: Ralph Mainwaring
Great x 2 Grandmother: Bertrade Mainwaring
GrandFather: Hugh Audley 1st Baron Audley Stratton Audley 2 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 3 Grandfather: William "Longsword" Longespee Earl Salisbury Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Ida Tosny Countess Norfolk
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Longespée Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William of Salisbury 2nd Earl Salisbury
Great x 3 Grandmother: Ela of Salisbury 3rd Countess of Salisbury
Great x 4 Grandmother: Eleanor Vitre Countess of Salisbury
Great x 1 Grandmother: Ela Longespée Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Gerard Camville
Great x 3 Grandfather: Richard Camville
Great x 4 Grandmother: Nicholaa Haye
Great x 2 Grandmother: Idoine Camville
Great x 4 Grandfather: Gilbert Basset
Great x 3 Grandmother: Eustachia Basset
Great x 4 Grandmother: Egelina Courtenay
Father: Hugh Audley 1st Earl Gloucester 3 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: Roger le Rous 
GrandMother: Isolde le Rous
Margaret Audley Countess Stafford Great Grand Daughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Roger Clare 2nd Earl Hertford
Great x 3 Grandfather: Richard Clare 3rd Earl Hertford
Great x 4 Grandmother: Maud St Hilary Countess Hertford
Great x 2 Grandfather: Gilbert Clare 5th Earl Gloucester 4th Earl Hertford 2 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Fitzrobert 2nd Earl Gloucester
Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Amice Fitzrobert Countess Hertford Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Hawise Beaumont Countess Gloucester
Great x 1 Grandfather: Richard de Clare 6th Earl Gloucester 5th Earl Hertford 3 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Fitzgilbert
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Marshal 1st Earl Pembroke
Great x 4 Grandmother: Sybil of Salisbury
Great x 2 Grandmother: Isabel Marshal Countess Cornwall, Gloucester and Hertford
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard "Strongbow" Clare 2nd Earl Pembroke
Great x 3 Grandmother: Isabel Clare Countess Pembroke
Great x 4 Grandmother: Aoife NI Diarmait Macmurrough Countess Pembroke and Buckingham
GrandFather: Gilbert "Red Earl" Clare 7th Earl Gloucester 6th Earl Hertford 4 x Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Fitzrichard 6th Baron Halton
Great x 3 Grandfather: Roger Lacy 6th Baron Pontefract 7th Baron Halton
Great x 4 Grandmother: Alice Essex
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Lacy Earl Lincoln
Great x 3 Grandmother: Maud Clere Baroness Lacy Baroness Warkworth
Great x 1 Grandmother: Maud Lacy Countess Gloucester and Hertford 4 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Saer Quincy 1st Earl Winchester
Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert Quincy Earl Lincoln
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Beaumont Countess Winchester
Great x 2 Grandmother: Margaret Quincy 3rd Countess Lincoln and Pembroke 3 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Hugh de Kevelioc Gernon 5th Earl Chester Great Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Hawise Gernon 2nd Countess Lincoln 2 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Bertrade Montfort Countess Chester
Mother: Margaret Clare Countess Gloucester Grand Daughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England Grand Son of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England
Great x 3 Grandfather: King John "Lackland" of England Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Eleanor of Aquitaine Queen Consort Franks and England
Great x 2 Grandfather: King Henry III of England Son of King John "Lackland" of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Aymer Angoulême I Count Angoulême
Great x 3 Grandmother: Isabella of Angoulême Queen Consort England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Alice Courtenay Countess Angoulême
Great x 1 Grandfather: King Edward "Longshanks" I of England Son of King Henry III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Alfonso Barcelona II Count Provence
Great x 3 Grandfather: Raymond Berenguer Provence IV Count Provence
Great x 4 Grandmother: Gersenda II Sabran Countess Provence
Great x 2 Grandmother: Eleanor of Provence Queen Consort England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Savoy I Count Savoy
Great x 3 Grandmother: Beatrice Savoy Countess Provence
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Geneva Countess Savoy
GrandMother: Joan of Acre Countess Gloucester and Hertford Daughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Ferdinand II King Leon
Great x 3 Grandfather: Alfonso IX King Leon
Great x 4 Grandmother: Urraca Burgundy Queen Consort Leon
Great x 2 Grandfather: Ferdinand III King Castile III King Leon Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Alfonso VIII King Castile
Great x 3 Grandmother: Berengaria Ivrea I Queen Castile Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Eleanor Plantagenet Queen Consort Castile Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 1 Grandmother: Eleanor of Castile Queen Consort England 2 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Alberic Dammartin
Great x 3 Grandfather: Simon Dammartin
Great x 4 Grandmother: Mathilde Clermont
Great x 2 Grandmother: Joan Dammartin Queen Consort Castile and Leon
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Montgomery IV Count Ponthieu
Great x 3 Grandmother: Marie Montgomery Countess Ponthieu
Great x 4 Grandmother: Alys Capet Countess Ponthieu