David Flitwick (died 1296)

David Flitwick (died 1296), of Flitwick, Bedfordshire, was an English politician and soldier of the Anglo-Scots Wars.

David Flitwick
Arms of de Flitwick:- "argent, 2 lions passant guardant sable"[1]
M.P. for Bedfordshire
In office
27 Nov 1295[2] – 1296
MonarchEdward I
Personal details
BornFlitwick, Bedfordshire
Died1296[3]
Invasion of Scotland?
SpouseLucy
ChildrenDavid Flitwick
ParentDavid Flitwick & Hyllaria

Career and Life

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Flitwick was summoned to Parliament for the Bedfordshire constituency on 27 November 1295.[2] He died during Edward I's Invasion of Scotland and Edward ordered Flitwick's lands to be seized whilst staying at Roxburgh on 3 June 1296.[3][non-primary source needed] The Inquisition post mortem held found Flitwick to have been in possession of the manor of Flitwick and wardship of Skipton Castle.[4][non-primary source needed]

Family

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Flitwick was succeeded by his son David Flitwick (1266–1311), who married Lora Gumbaud. The younger Flitwick was succeeded by David Flitwick.

References

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  1. ^ The Knights of Edward I, London: Harleian Society, 1929
  2. ^ a b Members of Parliament 1213-1702, London: House of Commons, 1878
  3. ^ a b Fine Rolls, London: National Archives
  4. ^ John Caley, ed. (1806), Calendarium Inquisitionum post mortem sive Escaetarum, vol. 1, London: Record Commission