Bohun, Humphrey VIII de, 4th earl of Hereford and 3d earl of Essex
Bohun, Humphrey VIII de, 4th earl of Hereford and 3d earl of Essex,
1276–1322, English nobleman; son of Humphrey VII de Bohun. One of the lords ordainers who attempted to curb the powers of Edward IIEdward II,1284–1327, king of England (1307–27), son of Edward I and Eleanor of Castile, called Edward of Carnarvon for his birthplace in Wales. The Influence of Gaveston
..... Click the link for more information. in 1310, he took part in the execution (1312) of the hated Piers GavestonGaveston, Piers
, d. 1312, favorite of Edward II of England. Son of a Gascon knight at the court of Edward I, he was a boyhood playmate of the future Edward II and acquired great influence over him.
..... Click the link for more information. . He fought for Edward at Bannockburn (1314), was captured by the Scots, and was exchanged. He was killed at Boroughbridge fighting on the baronial side against the king and the Despensers.