Sir Richard Fitzalan 1
General Notes: He succeeded to the title of Earl of Surrey on 24 January 1375/76. He succeeded to the title of 11th Earl of Arundel on 24 January 1375/76. He held the office of Admiral of the West and South in 1377. He was invested as a Knight, Order of the Garter in 1386. He held the office of Admiral of England in 1386. He fought in the Battle off Margate on 24 March 1387, where he achieved a brilliant naval victor over the allied French, Spanish and Flemish fleets. In 1388 he took an active part against the King, along with the Duke of Gloucester, who had the King in his power. He held the office of Governor of Brest in 1388. In 1394 he obtained a pardon for all political offenses. On 12 July 1397 he was treacherously seized, and tried at Westminster. He was attainted, and all of his honours forfeited. Sir married Elizabeth de Bohun, daughter of William de Bohun and Elizabeth de Badlesmere, in Sep 1359. (Elizabeth de Bohun was born before 1349, died on 3 Apr 1385 and was buried in Lewes, Suffolk, England.) Marriage Notes: The marriage was by Papal dispensation. A contract for the marriage of Elizabeth de Bohun and Sir Richard FitzAlan, 11th Earl of Arundel was signed on 28 September 1359. |