William Ferrers
William Ferrers
William de Ferrers (1240-1287) of Groby Castle in Leicestershire was the younger son of William de Ferrers, 5th Earl of Derby (c.1193-1254) of Chartley Castle in Staffordshire, by his second wife Margaret de Quincy, daughter and heiress of Roger de Quincy, 2nd Earl of Winchester (c.1195-1264). He founded the line of Ferrers of Groby, having been given Groby Castle by his mother Margaret de Quincy. Having rebelled against King Henry III, he was taken prisoner at the Battle of Northampton in 1264, but was later pardoned. In 1282 He was with King Edward I in the Army of Wales.
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Date of Birth
January 1st, 1240
Age
784
Date of Death
January 1st, 1287
Died Aged
47
Star Sign
Capricorn
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William de Ferrers, 5th Earl of Derby
Father
Robert de Ferrers, 6th Earl of Derby
Brother
Anna Durward
Wife
Margaret de Quincy, Countess of Derby
Mother
Elizabeth Ferrers
Sister
William Ferrers, 1st Lord Ferrers
Son
Anne de Ferrers
Daughter
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