Ralph Basset (died 1265)

Ralph Basset (died 1265), was an English baronial leader.[1]

Basset was lord of Drayton in Staffordshire, and, joining the baronial party against Henry III, was appointed by them custos pacis (keeper of the peace) for Shropshire and Staffordshire on 7 June 1264, and was summoned to Simon de Montfort's parliament on 4 December 1264 as Ralph Basset "de Drayton". He fell at the battle of Evesham by De Montfort's side on 4 August 1265, having refused, when urged by him, to seek safety in flight.[1]

His lands were forfeited for rebellion, but restored to his widow Margaret, as the daughter of a royalist, Roger de Someri.[1]

He was the father of Ralph Basset, 1st Lord Basset of Drayton and Maud, who married John Grey, 2nd Baron Grey de Wilton.

References

  1. 1 2 3  Stephen, Leslie, ed. (1885). "Basset, Ralph (d.1265)". Dictionary of National Biography 3. London: Smith, Elder & Co.
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