Brief Life History of Simon
When Sir Simon de Drayton of Drayton and Botolph Bridge was born in 1283, in Lowick, Northamptonshire, England, his father, Sir John de Drayton of Drayton and Botolph Bridge, was 27 and his mother, Lady Alice, was 27. He married Lady Margaret Lindsey about 1308, in Lowick, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 1 daughter. He died on 31 May 1357, in Strixton, Northamptonshire, England, at the age of 74.
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- Debtor: John de Ellerker, the younger, of Cambs. Creditor: Simon de Drayton
- Debtor: Thomas Bozoun, of Woodford, of Northants. Creditor: Simon de Drayton, knight
- Simon de Drayton to settle land in Brigstock and Lowick
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World Events (4)
1290 · Jews Expelled From England
After years of anti-Semitic behavior, King Edward I expelled Jews from England in 1290.
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.
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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