Robert de VERE
i. Alphonso
ii. Joan, d. by 23 Nov 1293, m. Jun 1285, William de WARENNE, d. 15 Dec 1286
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Robert de Vere, 5th Earl of Oxford
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Robert de Vere
Earl of Oxford
IssueRobert de Vere
Titles and stylesThe Earl of Oxford
Father
Hugh de Vere, 4th Earl of Oxford
Born
c. 1240
Died
1296
Robert de Vere, 5th Earl of Oxford (c. 1240 – 1296) was the son and heir of
Hugh de Vere, 4th Earl of Oxford.
Life and career
Robert was born around 1240. 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.
Death
When he died in 1296, he was succeeded by his son
Robert de Vere, 6th Earl of Oxford.