Family and Education
b. c.1356, s. and h. of John Devereux of Winterbourne Steepleton by Joan, sis. of Sir Thomas Fichet† (d.1367) of Spaxton, Som., wid. of Sir Thomas Gournay of East Harptree, Som. m. by 1385, Joan Hurst, wid. of Sir John Bitton of Oldland, Glos., 1s d.v.p. 2da. Kntd. bef. 1379.Hylle Cart. (Som. Rec. Soc. lxviii), 64; Trans. Bristol and Glos. Arch. Soc. vi. 183; CFR, ix. 348; Dorset Feet of Fines, 270.
Offices Held
Commr. to make proclamation of the King’s right of presentation to a benefice, Dorset Mar. 1404; of array, Som. 1405.
Parlimentarian
Main residences: Staunton, Glos.; Winterborne Steepleton, Dorset.
Notes
He has been distinguished from John, Lord Devereux (d. 1393) and the latter’s son Sir John (d. 1396) who married one of the gddas. and cohs. of Guy, Lord Bryan: CP, iv. 299-300; CPR, 1391-6, p. 400.
Volume
Commons 1386-1421
Web Title
DEVEREUX, Sir John (c.1356-1419)
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Oxford 1644
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