John de Warenne, 6th Earl of Surrey
John de Warenne, 6th Earl of Surrey (1231 – 27 September 1304) was a prominent English nobleman and military commander during the reigns of Henry III of England and Edward I of England. During the Second Barons' War he switched sides twice, ending up in support of the king, for whose capture he was present at Lewes in 1264. Warenne was later appointed as "warden of the kingdom and land of Scotland" and featured prominently in Edward I's wars in Scotland.
John de Warenne | |
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Earl of Surrey | |
Warenne's seal from Barons' Letter, 1301 | |
Born | 1231 Surrey, England |
Died | 27 September 1304 (aged around 73) Kennington, Surrey, England |
Residence | Holt Castle |
Spouse(s) | |
Issue | Eleanor de Warenne Isabella de Warenne William de Warenne |
Father | William de Warenne, 5th Earl of Surrey |
Mother | Maud Marshal |
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