Brief Life History of Thomas
When Sir Thomas de Monthermer 2nd Baron de Monthermer was born on 4 October 1301, in Stokenham, Devon, England, his father, Sir Ralph de Monthermer 1st Earl of Gloucester and Hertford, was 31 and his mother, Joan of Acre, was 29. He married Margaret de Braose from 1331 to 1339. They were the parents of at least 1 daughter. He died on 24 June 1340, in Bishopstoke, Hampshire, England, at the age of 38.
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- Thomas de Monthermer (1301-1340), "Find A Grave Index"
- Thomas de Monthermer, 2nd Baron Monthermer (1301-1340), The Peerage
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World Events (3)
1315 · Famine Strikes Europe
A famine caused by cold winters and wet summers across Europe caused millions to die due to starvation. Desperation from hunger caused high levels of crime, stampedes in bread lines in London, infanticide, and even cannibalism throughout Europe.
1328 · First War of Scottish Independence
The First War of Scottish Independence began after England invaded Scotland in 1296. The Treaty of Edinburgh was signed in 1328 which declared peace between the two kingdoms and brought the war to an end.
1337 · The Hundred Years' War
The Hundred Years' War between France and England was largely due to the question of legitimate succession to the French crown.
Name Meaning
Some characteristic forenames: Indian Dilip, Anirban, Gopal, Alok, Anindya, Arunava, Asit, Asok, Dibyendu, Goutam, Indra, Indranil.
Indian: variant of Dey .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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Thomas de Monthermer, 2nd Baron Monthermer, was the son of Ralph de Monthermer, 1st Baron Monthermer and Joan of Acre, the daughter of King Edward I of England. He was a first cousin of King Edward II …
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