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John De Lacey's family built the castle and were instrumental in forcing King John to sign the Magna Carta and Nathan Drake wrote a vivid account of the siege of Pontefract Castle during...
Investigating Pontefract Castle, the Key to the North. John De Lacy tells how his family built Pontefract Castle.
Jan 10, 2024 · In this video, we'll take you on a journey through the castle's history, from the Norman Conquest to the Wars of the Roses. This Historical Tour of Pontefract Castle is a must-see for anyone...
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John of Pontefract, the illegitimate son of Richard III was appointed as Captain of Calais on 11 th March 1485. Pontefract Castle. Richard III had two illegitimate children, both born before he married Anne Neville.
Jun 11, 2022 · Today we gave a talk to twenty-one people at the castle on one of Pontefract’s key barons, John de Lacy, who was instrumental in the sealing of, and adherence to, Magna Carta in 1215. John had a varied life, amongst other things serving two kings at both home and abroad, was excommunicated by the Pope, and went on crusade for two years.
Pontefract Castle – 12th Century. Historical Events at Pontefract and Sandal Castles. Topics include English Civil War, Richard II imprisonment, Thomas of Lancaster's execution, War of the Roses, de Lacy, de Warenne, key to the north, Battle of Ferrybridge.
On 29th June 1237, John de Lacy, Baron of Pontefract, was appointed by Henry III as one of several lords overseeing the arrival and mission of Cardinal Otto of Tonengo, Pope Gregory IX’s legate.
