Spouse(s) Alice de Sanford Noble family De Vere | Name Robert Vere, | |
Parents Hugh de Vere, 4th Earl of Oxford Children Robert de Vere, 6th Earl of Oxford Grandparents Robert de Vere, 3rd Earl of Oxford, Isabel de Bolebec, Countess of Oxford Great-grandparents Aubrey de Vere, 1st Earl of Oxford, Agnes of Essex, Countess of Oxford | ||
Robert de Vere, 5th Earl of Oxford (c. 1240 – 1296) was the son and heir of Hugh de Vere, 4th Earl of Oxford.
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Early life
Robert de Vere was born about 1240, the only son of Hugh de Vere, 4th Earl of Oxford, and Hawise de Quincy, daughter of Saer de Quincy, 1st Earl of Winchester. He had three sisters, Isabel, Lora and Margaret.
Career
He was among the followers of Simon de Montfort during the Second Barons' War, and was with Simon's son, Hugh, when Edward I of England attacked Kenilworth Castle prior to the Battle of Evesham. De Vere's title and property were forfeited, but restored shortly afterwards by the Dictum of Kenilworth.
Marriage and issue
Before 22 February 1252 he married Alice de Sanford, daughter and heiress of Gilbert de Sanford. They had six sons and two daughters:
Death
Robert de Vere died before 7 September 1296. His widow, Alice, died at Canfield, Essex on 7 September 1312. They were both buried at Earls Colne, Essex.