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David Flitwick (died 1296)

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David Flitwick
Arms of de Flitwick:- "argent, 2 lions passant guardant sable"[1]
M.P. for Bedfordshire

In office
27 Nov 1295[2] – 1296
Monarch Edward I
Personal details
Born Flitwick, Bedfordshire
Died 1296[3]
Invasion of Scotland?
Spouse(s) Lucy
Children David Flitwick
Parents David Flitwick & Hyllaria

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

Career and Life[]

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] The Inquisition post mortem held found Flitwick to have been in possession of the manor of Flitwick and wardship of Skipton Castle.[4]

Family[]

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

References[]

  1. ↑ "The Knights of Edward I". London: Harleian Society. 1929. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Members of Parliament 1213-1702". London: House of Commons. 1878. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Fine Rolls". London: National Archives. 
  4. ↑ John Caley, ed (1806). "Calendarium Inquisitionum post mortem sive Escaetarum". London: Record Commission. 
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