John de Vaux (died 11 September 1287) also known as John de Vallibus was a 13th-century English nobleman.

Life

Vaux was a son of

Oliver de Vaux Oliver de Vaux (died 1244) Patron of Pentney and Baron Dalston, was a 13th-century English nobleman. Life Vaux was a son of Robert de Vaux. Oliver accompanied King John of England to Ireland in 1210; however, he joined the barons against King Jo ...

and Pernel de Craon. John was one of the retinue of Lord Edward until 1259, probably serving in Edward's campaign in Wales. Due to the dismissal of

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from the service of Lord Edward in 1262, he joined with several other nobles of the baronial opposition under Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester. In June 1263, he was one of the nobles who arrested

Peter of Aigueblanche Peter of Aigueblanche (or Peter of Aquablanca or Peter d’Aigueblanche or Peter de Aquablanca; died 27 November 1268) was a medieval Bishop of Hereford. A nobleman from Savoy, he came to England as part of the party accompanying King Henry I ...

, Bishop of Hereford. Vaux returned to royal service to King

Henry III of England Henry III (1 October 1207 – 16 November 1272), also known as Henry of Winchester, was King of England, Lord of Ireland, and Duke of Aquitaine from 1216 until his death in 1272. The son of King John and Isabella of Angoulême, Henry a ...

and Lord Edward, by October 1263. Vaux was one of the sealers of the agreement between Henry III and King

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in December 1263. Vaux fought on the side of King Henry III during the

battle of Evesham The Battle of Evesham (4 August 1265) was one of the two main battles of 13th century England's Second Barons' War. It marked the defeat of Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester, and the rebellious barons by the future King Edward I, who led the ...

in August 1265 and received grants of some of the rebel barons seized houses in London. He was a Justice itinerant in 1278. Vaux was appointed as

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and Governor of

Norwich Castle Norwich Castle is a medieval royal fortification in the city of Norwich, in the English county of Norfolk. William the Conqueror (1066–1087) ordered its construction in the aftermath of the Norman conquest of England. The castle was used as a ...

; however, in 1285 he owed the crown over £213. Since he could not afford this sum, he was forgiven £80 of his debt, by serving as sheriff. Vaux had been appointed as

Seneschal of Gascony The Seneschal of Gascony was an officer carrying out and managing the domestic affairs of the lord of the Duchy of Gascony. During the course of the twelfth century, the seneschalship, also became an office of military command. After 1360, the off ...

in 1283; however, it does not appear that he took office. In 1285 he served as a royal judge. He died on 11 September 1287. He left two daughters, Petronilla, wife of William de Nerford, and Maud, wife of

William de Ros, 1st Baron de Ros William Ros or Roos, 1st Baron Ros of Helmsley (c. 1255 – 6 or 8 August 1316), was one of the claimants of the crown of Scotland in 1292 during the reign of Edward I. Family William Ros was the eldest son of Robert de Ros (d. 17 May 128 ...

who were John's heirs.

Family

Vaux married Sibyl and had two daughters: *Petronilla de Vaux born Maxwell Lyte, H.C: Sharp, J.E.E.S: Stamp A.E (1906
"653. John de Vallibus: Suffolk Inq. Wednesday before St.Leonard, 15 Edw.I: Heirs as above, Petronilla aged 28, and Maud aged 26".
n ''Calendar Of Inquisitions Post Mortem. Vol.II. Edward I.'' London: Mackie And Co.p.402. Retrieved 11 August 2021. married William de Nerford, and had issue. Their daughter Maud de Nerford was the mother of

Sir Edward de Warren Sir Edward de Warren was an illegitimate son of John de Warenne, 7th Earl of SurreyRaine, James: Clay, John William (1836"La Testament Sire Johan Counte De Warrenne De Surr' Et De Strathorne Seignour De Bromfield, Et De Yale.(D. f. 316 b.)".In ''Tes ...

. Petronilla died in 1326 and was buried at Pentney Priory which was founded by her paternal ancestor Sir Robert de Vaux or Vallibus.Bloomfield, Francis: Parkin, Charles (1807
"Hundred of South Greenhoe: Narford: The Manor of Narford alias Old Hall".
In ''An Essay Towards A Topographical History of the County of Norfolk. Volume 6''. London: W Miller. p.230. Retrieved 30 June 2022. *Maud de Vaux born married

, had issue.

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John John is a common English name and surname: * John (given name) * John (surname) John may also refer to: New Testament Works * Gospel of John, a title often shortened to John * First Epistle of John, often shortened to 1 John * Second ...