General Notes

Robert Bourchier, 1st Lord Bourchier was the son of John Bourchier and Helen of Colchester.1 He married Margaret Prayers, daughter of Sir Thomas Prayers and Anne of Essex.2 He died circa 18 May 1349, from the plague.1,3 He was buried at Halstead, Essex, England.2
Robert Bourchier, 1st Lord Bourchier was a Man at Arms in 1324.2 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Essex from 1329 to 1330.2 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Essex in 1332.2 He held the office of Chief Justice of the King's Bench [Ireland] in July 1334, but he did not accept the office.2 He fought in the Battle of Cadsant in 1337, in the French Wars.2 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Essex in 1339.2 He held the office of Lord Chancellor between 14 December 1340 and 28 October 1341.2 He fought in the Battle of Crécy on 26 August 1346.2 He was with the Embassy to treat for peace with France in 1347.2 He was created 1st Lord Bourchier [England by writ] on 20 November 1348.2 He was with the Embassy to treat for peace with France in 1349.2
Children of Robert Bourchier, 1st Lord Bourchier and Margaret Prayers
Sir William Bourchier+ d. 13754
Sir John Bourchier, 2nd Lord Bourchier+ b. 12 Mar 1329, d. 21 May 14005
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