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John de Mowbray, 2nd Baron Mowbray

1286 – 1322

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About John de Mowbray, 2nd Baron Mowbray

Lived 1286 – 1322 (aged 35). John de Mowbray, 2nd Baron Mowbray was an English sheriff.

John (I) de Mowbray, 2nd Baron Mowbray (4 September 1286 – 23 March 1322) was the son of Roger de Mowbray, 1st Baron Mowbray. Lord of the manors of Tanfield and Well, Yorkshire.

De Mowbray served in the Scottish wars of Edward I. The baron held such offices as sheriff of Yorkshire, governor of the city of York, a warden of the Scottish marches, and governor of Malton and Scarborough Castles.

He took part in the rebellion of Thomas, Earl of Lancaster. He was captured at the Battle of Boroughbridge and subsequently hanged at York.

John de Mowbray married Aline de Braose, (b. 1291 d. ca 1331), daughter of William de Braose, 2nd Baron Braose and Lord of Gower. They had at least two sons:

John, (b. 29 November 1310, Yorkshire, England d.1361 who succeeded his father to the barony. Alexander, (c. 1314 – c. 1391.)

John de Mowbray was buried at Greyfriar's in York. The church was destroyed under Henry VIII's rule, and its grounds are now covered by the city's train station.

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Who was John de Mowbray, 2nd Baron Mowbray?

English Baron

When was John de Mowbray, 2nd Baron Mowbray born?

John de Mowbray, 2nd Baron Mowbray was born on 4 September 1286.

When did John de Mowbray, 2nd Baron Mowbray die?

John de Mowbray, 2nd Baron Mowbray died on 23 March 1322 in York.

What was John de Mowbray, 2nd Baron Mowbray's occupation?

John de Mowbray, 2nd Baron Mowbray was a sheriff.

What nationality was John de Mowbray, 2nd Baron Mowbray?

John de Mowbray, 2nd Baron Mowbray was English.

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· Wikipedia: John de Mowbray, 2nd Baron Mowbray

· Wikidata: Q6265599

· DBpedia: John Mowbray, 2nd Baron Mowbray

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