Guy de Beauchamp
10th Earl of Warwick, English nobleman

Born
None
None years ago
Died
August 12th, 1315
709 years ago — None years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
England
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Served as the 10th Earl of Warwick and held significant power in medieval England. Engaged in the politics of the time and participated in the ongoing conflicts between the monarchy and the nobility. Associated with the royal courts and involved in matters of governance and military leadership. Played a role in the English civil wars during the late 13th and early 14th centuries, influencing local and national affairs.
Held the title of 10th Earl of Warwick
Participated in the conflict at the Battle of Evesham
Involved in the politics of the monarchy
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