William Latimer, 3rd Baron Latimer

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William Latimer, 3rd Baron Latimer (* 1301 ; † between September and November 2, 1335 ) was an English nobleman and military man.

William Latimer was the only son of William Latimer, 2nd Baron Latimer and his first wife Lucy Thwing . His mother separated from his father around 1304, and after a lengthy legal battle, their marriage was annulled before 1312. After the death of his father in 1327 William inherited his possessions and the title of Baron Latimer . Before 1328 he was knighted.

Latimer fought in Scotland during the Second Scottish War of Independence . As Knight Banneret and Crown Vassal , he led a squad of 81 men-at-arms . During the summer offensive of 1335 he belonged, along with other English magnates, to the army that advanced northwards via Berwick along the east coast of Scotland under the command of the pretender Edward Balliol . In September 1335 he was a member of the small force that made an advance to western Scotland under Balliol from Perth .

Latimer had married Elizabeth Botetourt , a daughter of John Botetourt, 1st Baron Botetourt and his wife Matilda fitz Thomas . With her he had at least one son who became his heir:

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Individual evidence

  1. ^ Ranald Nicholson: Edward III and the Scots. The formative Years of a Military Career . Oxford University Press, Oxford 1965, p. 249.
  2. ^ Ranald Nicholson: Edward III and the Scots. The formative Years of a Military Career . Oxford University Press, Oxford 1965, p. 201.
  3. ^ Ranald Nicholson: Edward III and the Scots. The formative Years of a Military Career . Oxford University Press, Oxford 1965, p. 222.
predecessor Office successor
William Latimer Baron Latymer
1327-1335 		William Latimer
personal data
SURNAME Latimer, William, 3rd Baron Latimer
BRIEF DESCRIPTION English nobleman and military
DATE OF BIRTH 1301
DATE OF DEATH between September 1335 and November 2, 1335