Walter Paveley
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Sir Walter Paveley KG
(1319–1375) was an English knight from Kent
, the Knight Founder of the Order of the Garter
. He was the son of Sir Walter Paveley (d. 1327), a Kentish landholder, and Maud (1304 – c. 1366), daughter and heir of Sir Stephen Burghersh (d. 1310), the elder son of Robert Burghersh
(d. 1306).
Paveley often served in retinues of Bartholomew Burghersh the elder
and Sir Bartholomew Burghersh the younger
. He first fought in King Edward III's
expedition of 1338–1339 to the Low Countries. Then Paveley participated in War of the Breton Succession during two separate campaigns, 1342–43 and 1345, including the siege of Rennes
by Walter de Manny
. Paveley fought in France almost every year up until the treaty of Brétigny
(1360), most notably joining Henry Lancaster's
expedition to Normandy (1346), King Edward's campaign in Northern France, Cressy and Calais (1346–47), the Great Raid of 1355 with Edward the Black Prince
in Aquitaine and Languedoc and the battle of Poitiers (1356)
.
While Paveley was, most certainly, the retainer of Barons Burghersh, he appears to have attracted personal attention of the Black Prince. In addition to employing Paveley in military campaigns, Prince Edward has given the knight a number of presents and minor grants.
Order of the Garter
The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry, or knighthood, existing in England. The order is dedicated to the image and arms of St...
(1319–1375) was an English knight from Kent
Kent
Kent is a county in southeast England, and is one of the home counties. It borders East Sussex, Surrey and Greater London and has a defined boundary with Essex in the middle of the Thames Estuary. The ceremonial county boundaries of Kent include the shire county of Kent and the unitary borough of...
, the Knight Founder of the Order of the Garter
Order of the Garter
The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry, or knighthood, existing in England. The order is dedicated to the image and arms of St...
. He was the son of Sir Walter Paveley (d. 1327), a Kentish landholder, and Maud (1304 – c. 1366), daughter and heir of Sir Stephen Burghersh (d. 1310), the elder son of Robert Burghersh
Robert de Burghersh, 1st Baron Burghersh
Robert de Burghersh, 1st Baron Burghersh, was born between 1252 and 1256, at Burghersh, in Sussex, England, and died in 1306.He married Maud de Badlesmere Robert de Burghersh, 1st Baron Burghersh, was born between 1252 and 1256, at Burghersh, in Sussex, England, and died in 1306.He married Maud de...
(d. 1306).
Paveley often served in retinues of Bartholomew Burghersh the elder
Bartholomew de Burghersh, 1st Baron Burghersh
Bartholomew de Burghersh, 1st Baron Burghersh , English nobleman and soldier, was a younger son of Robert de Burghersh, 1st Baron Burghersh and Maud de Badlesmere, sister of Bartholomew de Badlesmere, 1st Baron Badlesmere....
and Sir Bartholomew Burghersh the younger
Bartholomew de Burghersh, 2nd Baron Burghersh
Sir Bartholomew de Burghersh, 2nd Baron Burghersh KG was an English nobleman and soldier.Bartholomew first bore arms in the War of the Breton Succession, in the expedition of 1345. He fought as a knight banneret in the division of the Prince of Wales at the Battle of Crécy and was present at the...
. He first fought in King Edward III's
Edward III of England
Edward III was King of England from 1327 until his death and is noted for his military success. Restoring royal authority after the disastrous reign of his father, Edward II, Edward III went on to transform the Kingdom of England into one of the most formidable military powers in Europe...
expedition of 1338–1339 to the Low Countries. Then Paveley participated in War of the Breton Succession during two separate campaigns, 1342–43 and 1345, including the siege of Rennes
Rennes
Rennes is a city in the east of Brittany in northwestern France. Rennes is the capital of the region of Brittany, as well as the Ille-et-Vilaine department.-History:...
by Walter de Manny
Walter de Manny, 1st Baron Manny
Walter De Manny, 1st Baron Manny, KG , soldier of fortune and founder of the Charterhouse, was from Masny in Hainaut , from whose counts he claimed descent...
. Paveley fought in France almost every year up until the treaty of Brétigny
Treaty of Brétigny
The Treaty of Brétigny was a treaty signed on May 9, 1360, between King Edward III of England and King John II of France. In retrospect it is seen as having marked the end of the first phase of the Hundred Years' War —as well as the height of English hegemony on the Continent.It was signed...
(1360), most notably joining Henry Lancaster's
Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster
Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster, 4th Earl of Leicester and Lancaster, KG , also Earl of Derby, was a member of the English nobility in the 14th century, and a prominent English diplomat, politician, and soldier...
expedition to Normandy (1346), King Edward's campaign in Northern France, Cressy and Calais (1346–47), the Great Raid of 1355 with Edward the Black Prince
Edward, the Black Prince
Edward of Woodstock, Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall, Prince of Aquitaine, KG was the eldest son of King Edward III of England and his wife Philippa of Hainault as well as father to King Richard II of England....
in Aquitaine and Languedoc and the battle of Poitiers (1356)
Battle of Poitiers (1356)
The Battle of Poitiers was fought between the Kingdoms of England and France on 19 September 1356 near Poitiers, resulting in the second of the three great English victories of the Hundred Years' War: Crécy, Poitiers, and Agincourt....
.
While Paveley was, most certainly, the retainer of Barons Burghersh, he appears to have attracted personal attention of the Black Prince. In addition to employing Paveley in military campaigns, Prince Edward has given the knight a number of presents and minor grants.