David Flitwick (died 1296)
David Flitwick (died 1296), of Flitwick, Bedfordshire, was an English politician and soldier of the Anglo-Scots Wars.
David Flitwick | |
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 Arms of de Flitwick:- "argent, 2 lions passant guardant sable"[1] | |
| M.P. for Bedfordshire | |
| In office 27 Nov 1295[2] – 1296 | |
| Monarch | Edward I |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Flitwick, Bedfordshire |
| Died | 1296[3] Invasion of Scotland? |
| Spouse(s) | Lucy |
| Children | David Flitwick |
| Parents | David Flitwick & Hyllaria |
Career and Life
Flitwick was summoned to Parliament for the Bedfordshire constituency on 27 Nov 1295.[2] He died during Edward I's Invasion of Scotland and Edward ordered Flitwick's lands to be seized whilst staying at Roxburgh on 3 Jun 1296.[3] The Inquisition post mortem held found Flitwick to have been in possession of the manor of Flitwick and wardship of Skipton Castle.[4]
Family
Flitwick was succeeded by his son David Flitwick (1266–1311), who married Lora Gumbaud. The younger Flitwick was succeeded by David Flitwick.
References
- The Knights of Edward I, London: Harleian Society, 1929
- Members of Parliament 1213-1702, London: House of Commons, 1878
- Fine Rolls, London: National Archives
- John Caley, ed. (1806), Calendarium Inquisitionum post mortem sive Escaetarum, 1, London: Record Commission
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