David Flitwick (c. 1250 - 1296) of Flitwick, Bedfordshire, was an English politician and soldier of the Anglo-Scots Wars.
David Flitwick | |
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![]() Arms of de Flitwick:- "argent, 2 lions passant guardant sable"[1] | |
Member of the English Parliament from Bedfordshire | |
In office 27 Nov 1295[2] – 1296 | |
Monarch | Edward I |
Succeeded by | Peter Loring |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 1250 Flitwick, England, Kingdom of England |
Died | 1296 (aged c. 46)[3] |
Spouse | Lucy |
Children | David |
Parent(s) | David Flitwick Hyllaria |
Career and Life
editFlitwick 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
editFlitwick was succeeded by his son David Flitwick (1266–1311), who married Lora Gumbaud. The younger Flitwick was succeeded by David Flitwick.