Bohun, Humphrey VIII de, 4th earl of Hereford and 3d earl o
f Essex Bohun, Humphrey VIII de, 4th earl of Hereford and 3
d earl of Essex, 1276-1322, English nobleman; son of Humphr
ey VII de Bohun. One of the lords ordainers who attempted t
o curb the powers of Edward II in 1310, he took part in th
e execution (1312) of the hated Piers Gaveston. He fought f
or Edward at Bannockburn (1314), was captured by the Scots
, and was exchanged. He was killed at Boroughbridge fightin
g on the baronial side against the king and the Despensers.
CAUS He was killed at Boroughbridge fighting on the baronia
l side against the king and the Despensers.
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