Thomas Camoys 1st Baron Camoys 1351-1421

Paternal Family Tree: Camoys

Maternal Family Tree: Emma de Dinan 1136-1208

Thomas Camoys 1st Baron Camoys and Elizabeth Louches Baroness Camoys were married.

Before 1351 [his father] John Camoys [aged 30] and [his mother] Elizabeth Latimer were married. They were half fifth cousins. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England.

Around 1351 Thomas Camoys 1st Baron Camoys was born to John Camoys [aged 31] and Elizabeth Latimer at Trotton.

On 11th April 1372 [his uncle] Thomas Camoys 2nd Baron Camoys [aged 62] died. Baron Camoys extinct. It isn't clear why the barony became extinct since his half-brother Thomas Camoys 1st Baron Camoys [aged 21] should have succeeded. He, Thomas, was summoned to Parliament in 1383 as Baron Camoys of the second creation.

In 1383 [his father] John Camoys [aged 63] died.

In 1383 Thomas Camoys 1st Baron Camoys [aged 32] was created 1st Baron Camoys. Elizabeth Louches Baroness Camoys by marriage Baroness Camoys.

Westminster Chronicle. On the first day of January [1388], after council had been held at Westminster, they caused several men to be arrested, namely Sir Thomas Trivet [aged 57], Sir Simon Burley [aged 48], Lord John Beauchamp [aged 69], Sir Nicholas Dagworth, Sir William Elmham [aged 52], Sir James Berners, Sir John Salisbury, and Sir Nicholas Brembre, knights. Also Sir Richard Medford, Sir Richard Clifford, and Sir John Lincoln, clerks. All these, for the sake of custody, were sent by the aforesaid lords to various strongholds until the next Parliament. Also, these lords compelled several others to abjure the court, especially those named below: the bishop of Durham, the bishop of Chichester, Sir Baldwin Bereford, Sir Richard Abberbury, Sir John Worth, the son of Lord Clifford, Sir John Lovell, Sir Zouche, Sir Beaumont, Sir Burnell, Sir Aubrey de Vere [aged 50], Lord Thomas Camoys [aged 37], and Sir Thomas Blount [aged 36]. All these were sworn not to enter the king’s court at all. At that time they were called knights and famous men, distinguished by many virtues. Three ladies also abjured the lord king’s court at that time, namely Lady Poynings [aged 26]1, Lady Mohun [aged 69]2, and Lady Moleyns [aged 52]3. John Blake, however, remained in the custody of the lords.

Primo namque die Januarii celebrato apud Westmonasterium consilio plures arestari fecerunt, videlicet dominum Thomam Tryvet, dominum Simonem Burle, dominum Johannem Beauchamp, dominum Nicholaum Daggeworthe, dominum Willelmum Elmham, dominum Jacobum Berneres, dominum Johannem Salisbury et dominum Nicholaum Brembre milites. Item dominum Ricardum Medford, dominum Ricardum Clifford et dominum Johannem Lincoln clericos, qui omnes causa custodiæ ad diversa fortalitia erant per dominos prædietos transmissi usque ad proximum parliamentum. Item isti domini cogerunt curiam abjurare inter alios specialiter infrascriptos. Episcopum Dunelmensem, episcopum Cicestrensem, dominum Paldewinn de Bereford, dominum Ricarduam de Abberisbury, dominum Johannem Worthe, fillum domini de Clyfford, dominum Johannem Lovell, dominum de la Souche, dominum de Beaumond, dominum de Burnell, dominum Aubrey de Veer, dominum Thomam Caymos, dominum Thomam Blount; omnes isti fuerunt jurati ne omnino in curiam regis intrarent, qui illo in tempore erant milites nominati et viri famosi multisque virtutibus insigniti. Abjurarunt etiam curiam domini regis tunc temporis tres dominæ scilicet domina de Ponyngg, domina de Mohon, et domina de Molyns. Johannes vero Blake remansit in custodia dominorum.

Note 1. Richard Poynings, 3rd Baron, died in 1387. His son Robert Poynings 4th Baron Poynings [aged 5] succeeded at the age of five. He didn't marry until 1397 so this Lady Poynings is probably Richard's widow Isabella Grey, 1362-1394, daughter of Robert Grey [aged 67], Baron Fitzpayne.

Note 2. Joan Burghesh, 1319-1404, daughter of Bartholemew 'the Elder', 1st Baron Burghesh, widow of John Mohun, 2nd Baron Mohun of Dunster, who died in 1375.

Note 3. Margery Bacon, 1336-1399, daughter Edmund Bacon, widow of William de Moleyns.

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Before 1393 Henry "Hotspur" Percy [aged 28] and [his future wife] Elizabeth Mortimer Baroness Camoys [aged 21] were married. She the daughter of Edmund Mortimer 3rd Earl March, Earl of Ulster and Philippa Plantagenet Countess March 2nd Countess Ulster. He the son of Henry Percy 1st Earl of Northumberland [aged 51] and Margaret Neville. They were second cousin once removed. He a great x 3 grandson of King Henry III of England. She a great granddaughter of King Edward III of England.

After 7th January 1400. The names of the lords who were present at the said declaration are as follows:

Henry, prince of Wales [aged 13].

Edmund, duke of York [aged 58].

Edward, earl of Rutland [aged 27].

Thomas, earl of Arundel [aged 18].

John, earl of Somerset [aged 27].

Edmund, earl of Stafford [aged 21].

Henry, earl of Northumberland [aged 58].

Ralph, earl of Westmorland [aged 36].

Thomas, earl of Worcester [aged 57].

Michael, earl of Suffolk [aged 39].

Richard, Lord Grey of Codnor [aged 29].

Thomas, Lord Berkeley [aged 48].

John, Lord Charlton.

Reginald, Lord Grey of Ruthin [aged 38].

Thomas, Lord Camoys [aged 49].

Thomas, Lord Furnivall [aged 38].

Robert, Lord Scales [aged 28].

John, Lord Beaumont.

William, Lord Willoughby [aged 30].

Hugh, Lord Burnell [aged 53].

William, Lord Ferrers of Groby [aged 27].

William, Lord Bergavenny [aged 57].

John, Lord Lovell [aged 59].

Robert, Lord Harrington [aged 44].

Richard Lescrope [aged 73].

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After 21st July 1403 Thomas Camoys 1st Baron Camoys [aged 52] and Elizabeth Mortimer Baroness Camoys [aged 32] were married. She by marriage Baroness Camoys. The difference in their ages was 20 years. She the daughter of Edmund Mortimer 3rd Earl March, Earl of Ulster and Philippa Plantagenet Countess March 2nd Countess Ulster. They were half second cousin twice removed. He a great x 5 grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England. She a great granddaughter of King Edward III of England.

After 21st July 1403 [his son] Roger Camoys was born to Thomas Camoys 1st Baron Camoys [aged 52] and [his wife] Elizabeth Mortimer Baroness Camoys [aged 32]. He a great x 2 grandson of King Edward III of England.

Around 1404 John Clifford 7th Baron Clifford [aged 15] and [his step-daughter] Elizabeth Percy Countess of Westmoreland [aged 9] were married. She by marriage Baroness de Clifford. They were third cousin once removed. He a great x 4 grandson of King Edward I of England. She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Edward III of England.

On 31st July 1415, when King Henry V of England [aged 28] was in Portchester Castle, Hampshire [Map] preparing to invade France, Edmund Mortimer 5th Earl March 7th Earl of Ulster [aged 23] revealed the Southampton Plot to him. Henry Scrope 3rd Baron Scrope of Masham [aged 42], Thomas Grey of Werke and Heaton [aged 30], and Richard of Conisbrough 1st Earl Cambridge [aged 30] were intending to replace King Henry V of England with Edmund Mortimer 5th Earl March 7th Earl of Ulster as King of England based on Edmund Mortimer 5th Earl March 7th Earl of Ulster having a better claim to the throne being descended from Edward III's second son Lionel of Antwerp 1st Duke of Clarence whereas King Henry V of England was descended from the third son John of Gaunt 1st Duke Lancaster.

Robert Willoughby 6th Baron Willoughby [aged 30], Richard de Vere 11th Earl of Oxford [aged 29], Thomas Montagu 1st Count Perche 4th Earl Salisbury [aged 27] and Thomas Camoys 1st Baron Camoys [aged 64] sat in judgement.

On 25th October 1415 King Henry V of England [aged 29] defeated a French army at the Battle of Agincourt.

The battle is described by three Chroniclers who were present:

Jean de Waurin: "1, the author of this work, know the truth of the matter, for in that assembly I was among the French".

Jean le Fevre de St Remy: "I who write this, seated on a horse among the baggage at the rear of the battle, along with the other priests who were present".

The anonymous author of the i.e. Deeds of Henry V: "while I was on the other side with the English".

Thomas Camoys 1st Baron Camoys [aged 64] commanded the Rearguard. Richard de Vere 11th Earl of Oxford [aged 30] commanded. Humphrey Lancaster 1st Duke Gloucester [aged 25] was wounded, and was protected by his brother King Henry V of England.

Edward 2nd Duke of York 1st Duke Albemarle [aged 42], commander of the Vanguard, was killed; the most senior English casualty. Duke Albemarle, Earl of Rutland and Earl Cork extinct. His nephew Richard [aged 4] succeeded 3rd Duke York and inherited his estates including Conisbrough Castle [Map].

John Fortescue [aged 35], Dafydd Gam Brecon [aged 35] and Edward Burnell [aged 44] and Roger Vaughan of Bredwardine [aged 38] were killed.

Michael de la Pole 3rd Earl Suffolk [aged 21] was killed. His brother William [aged 19] succeeded 4th Earl Suffolk, 4th Baron Pole.

On 23rd April 1416 Thomas Camoys 1st Baron Camoys [aged 65] was appointed 122nd Knight of the Garter by King Henry V of England [aged 29].

On 20th April 1417 [his wife] Elizabeth Mortimer Baroness Camoys [aged 46] died. She was buried at St George's Church Trotton.

On 28th March 1421 Thomas Camoys 1st Baron Camoys [aged 70] died. He was buried at St George's Church Trotton. His grandson Hugh [aged 8] succeeded 2nd Baron Camoys.

[his son] Richard Camoys was born to Thomas Camoys 1st Baron Camoys and Elizabeth Louches Baroness Camoys.

[his daughter] Alice Camoys was born to Thomas Camoys 1st Baron Camoys and Elizabeth Louches Baroness Camoys. She married before 1423 Leonard Hastings and had issue.

Thomas Camoys 1st Baron Camoys appears on the following Descendants Family Trees:

Royal Ancestors of Thomas Camoys 1st Baron Camoys 1351-1421

Kings Wessex: Great x 10 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England

Kings Gwynedd: Great x 13 Grand Son of Maredudd ab Owain King Deheubarth King Powys King Gwynedd

Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 15 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth

Kings Powys: Great x 13 Grand Son of Maredudd ab Owain King Deheubarth King Powys King Gwynedd

Kings England: Great x 5 Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Kings Scotland: Great x 8 Grand Son of King Malcolm III of Scotland

Kings France: Great x 11 Grand Son of Hugh I King of the Franks

Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 15 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine

Royal Descendants of Thomas Camoys 1st Baron Camoys 1351-1421
Number after indicates the number of unique routes of descent. Descendants of Kings and Queens not included.

George Wharton [2]

Brigadier-General Charles Fitz-Clarence [4]

Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom [24]

Queen Consort Camilla Shand [5]

Diana Spencer Princess Wales [51]

Ancestors of Thomas Camoys 1st Baron Camoys 1351-1421

Father: John Camoys 6 x Great Grandson of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Despencer

Great x 3 Grandfather: Hugh Despencer

Great x 4 Grandmother: Recuara Harcourt

Great x 2 Grandfather: Hugh Despencer

Great x 1 Grandfather: Hugh "Elder" Despencer 1st Earl Winchester 4 x Great Grandson of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Alan Basset

Great x 3 Grandfather: Philip Basset 2 x Great Grandson of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Aline Fitzrobert Great Granddaughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England

Great x 2 Grandmother: Aline Basset 3 x Great Granddaughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Matthew Reginar 9 x Great Grandson of King Edward "Elder" of the Anglo Saxons

Great x 3 Grandmother: Hawise Reginar 10 x Great Granddaughter of King Edward "Elder" of the Anglo Saxons

Grandmother: Elizabeth Despencer Baroness Camoys 5 x Great Granddaughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Walter Beauchamp 7 x Great Grandson of Maredudd ab Owain King Deheubarth King Powys King Gwynedd

Great x 3 Grandfather: William Beauchamp 8 x Great Grandson of Maredudd ab Owain King Deheubarth King Powys King Gwynedd

Great x 4 Grandmother: Joan Mortimer

Great x 2 Grandfather: William Beauchamp 9th Earl Warwick 7 x Great Grandson of Hugh I King of the Franks

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Maudit

Great x 3 Grandmother: Isabel Maudit 6 x Great Granddaughter of Hugh I King of the Franks

Great x 4 Grandmother: Alice Beaumont 5 x Great Granddaughter of Hugh I King of the Franks

Great x 1 Grandmother: Isabella Beauchamp 8 x Great Granddaughter of Hugh I King of the Franks

Great x 4 Grandfather: Geoffrey Fitzpeter 1st Earl Essex

Great x 3 Grandfather: John Fitzgeoffrey

Great x 4 Grandmother: Aveline Clare Countess Essex

Great x 2 Grandmother: Maud Fitzjohn Countess Warwick 8 x Great Granddaughter of Hugh I King of the Franks

Great x 4 Grandfather: Hugh Bigod 3rd Earl Norfolk 6 x Great Grandson of Hugh I King of the Franks

Great x 3 Grandmother: Isabel Bigod 7 x Great Granddaughter of Hugh I King of the Franks

Great x 4 Grandmother: Maud Marshal Countess Norfolk and Surrey 6 x Great Granddaughter of Hugh I King of the Franks

Thomas Camoys 1st Baron Camoys 5 x Great Grandson of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Latimer

Great x 3 Grandfather: William Latimer of Corby

Great x 2 Grandfather: William Latimer 1st Baron Latimer of Corby

Great x 1 Grandfather: William Latimer 2nd Baron Latimer of Corby 11 x Great Grandson of Maredudd ab Owain King Deheubarth King Powys King Gwynedd

Great x 3 Grandfather: Walter Ledet

Great x 2 Grandmother: Alicia Ledet Baroness Latimer Corby 10 x Great Granddaughter of Maredudd ab Owain King Deheubarth King Powys King Gwynedd

Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Lisle

Great x 3 Grandmother: Ermentrude Lisle 9 x Great Granddaughter of Maredudd ab Owain King Deheubarth King Powys King Gwynedd

Great x 4 Grandmother: Alice Fitzgerald 8 x Great Granddaughter of Maredudd ab Owain King Deheubarth King Powys King Gwynedd

Grandfather: William Latimer 3rd Baron Latimer of Corby 12 x Great Grandson of Maredudd ab Owain King Deheubarth King Powys King Gwynedd

Mother: Elizabeth Latimer 4 x Great Granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 1 Grandfather: John Botetort 1st Baron Botetort

Grandmother: Elizabeth Botetort Baroness Latimer Corby 3 x Great Granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Fitzotes

Great x 1 Grandmother: Matilda Fitzotes Baroness Botetort 2 x Great Granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Simon Beauchamp

Great x 3 Grandfather: William Beauchamp

Great x 2 Grandmother: Beatrice Beauchamp Great Granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Longespée Earl Salisbury son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Ida Longespée Granddaughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Ela of Salisbury 3rd Countess of Salisbury 6 x Great Granddaughter of Hugh I King of the Franks