Walter Beauchamp
Sir Walter Beauchamp (sometime around 1380 – 1 January 1430) was an English lawyer who was
Early life
Beauchamp was the second son of Sir John Beauchamp of
Royal service
Following his acquisition of the Wiltshire manors, Beauchamp served as an esquire of the royal household. It is likely that he fought for the king at Shrewsbury in 1403 and campaigned in the north against Richard Scrope, Archbishop of York, and Henry Percy, 1st Earl of Northumberland in 1405. In 1415 he served as a king's knight in the royal army in France, as part of the retinue of Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester.
Career in politics
He was appointed
In 1417 he served in France again, and was at Rouen after its capture in 1419. He remained in Normandy for two years, on his return becoming treasurer of the royal household, treasurer at war and one of the executors of Henry V's will in June 1421. Shortly afterwards he passed into the service of Queen Catherine as steward of her household. He was also selected as one of the commoners to assist in the protection of the young Henry VI.
He was employed as counsel by his relative,
In 1429 he was made Master of the Horse.
Later life and family
His older brother was Sir William Beauchamp (died c.1421), who was also a Member of Parliament.
Walter Beauchamp was knighted in 1415. He died on 1 January 1430 and was buried at Steeple Lavington (now Market Lavington) church.[4]
References
- ^ "The History of Parliament: the House of Commons 1386–1421, ed. J.S. Roskell, L. Clark, C. Rawcliffe., (1993). https://boydellandbrewer.com/the-history-of-parliament-the-house-of-commons-1386-1421-4-volumes-hb.html
- ISBN 978-1333619855.
- ^ J.S. Roskell, 'Three Wilts. Speakers', Wilts. Arch. Mag. lvi. 342-58. http://www.historyofparliamentonline.org/volume/1386-1421/member/beauchamp-sir-walter-1430
- ^ a b c Roskell, J. S. "BEAUCHAMP, Sir Walter (d.1430), of Bromham and Steeple Lavington, Wilts.BEAUCHAMP, Sir Walter (d.1430), of Bromham and Steeple Lavington, Wilts". History of Parliament Online. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
- ^ Woodger, L. S. "BEAUCHAMP, Sir William (d.c.1421), of Powick, Worcs. and Alcester, Warws". History of Parliament Online. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
External links
- Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co. 1885–1900. .