Barony of Bedford

Extinct barony in the Peerage of the United Kingdom

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Barony of Bedford
Creation date?
Created byWilliam Rufus
PeeragePeerage of England
First holderPaine de Beauchamp
Remainder toDuke of Bedford

Barony of England, Bedford, England.

First creation

  • Created for Payne de Beauchamp, by William Rufus
  • William de Beauchamp - forfeit for rebelling in the First Barons' War
  • Faukes de Brent - sent by King John of England to enforce William's forfeit, forfeit himself for rebellion under Henry III of England

Extinct? Merged? Merged to Duke of Bedford in 1138, 1366 or 1414

See also

  • Bedford Castle

References

  1. ^ "The borough of Bedford: Castle and barony | British History Online". www.british-history.ac.uk. Retrieved 20 May 2023.


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