Bartholomew de Badlesmere

English soldier and politician

Bartholomew de Badlesmere - English soldier and politician
Born

1275
750 years ago

Died

April 14th, 1322
702 years ago — 47 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United Kingdom

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Served as the 1st Baron Badlesmere and held the position of Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports. Participated in the political and military affairs during the late medieval period in England. Engaged in conflicts associated with the ongoing struggles of baronic power during the reign of Edward II. Actively involved in various military campaigns.

Held the title of 1st Baron Badlesmere

Served as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports

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