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*Humphrey VIII "4th Earl of Hereford" de Bohun 1276–1321

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Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have *Humphrey Bohun in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 14 Nov 1276 · Pleshey Castle, Chelmsford, Essex, England
Died 16 Mar 1321 · Battle of Boroughbridge, Yorkshire
Father Humphrey 7 6 De Bohun
Mother Maud Lady De Fiennes
Spouse Elizabeth Princess Of England Plantagenet
Children Agnes De Bohun, Agnes Aeneas Baroness Ferrers Chartley Bohun, Edmund De Bohun, Edward De Bohun, Eleanor De Bohun, Gilbert Bohun, Hugh De Bohun, Hugh Debohun, Humphrey De Bohun, Isabel De Bohun, John Bohun, Margaret De Bohun, Mary Debohun, William De Bohun, William Sir Knight 1St Earl Of Northampton De Bohun 1 20

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Biography

The story of Humphrey VIII "4th Earl of Hereford" de Bohun began in 1276 in Pleshey Castle, Chelmsford, Essex, England. Humphrey VIII "4th Earl of Hereford" de Bohun married elizabeth princess of england plantagenet, and had children including agnes de bohun, agnes aeneas baroness ferrers chartley bohun, edmund de bohun, edward de bohun, eleanor de bohun, gilbert bohun, hugh de bohun, hugh debohun, humphrey de bohun, isabel de bohun, john 5th earl of hereford bohun, margaret de bohun, mary debohun, william de bohun, william sir knight 1st earl of northampton de bohun 1 20. Humphrey VIII "4th Earl of Hereford" de Bohun passed away in 1321 in Battle of Boroughbridge, Yorkshire.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-22

  2. 2
    Record Millennium File

  3. 3
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

Life Timeline

1276
Birth of Humphrey VIII "4th Earl of Hereford" de Bohun in Pleshey Castle, Chelmsford, Essex, England
Birth
1321
Death of Humphrey VIII "4th Earl of Hereford" de Bohun in Battle of Boroughbridge, Yorkshire
Death

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Humphrey Bohun (1276–1321) was born in Pleshey Castle, Chelmsford, Essex, England and died in Battle of Boroughbridge, Yorkshire. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have *Humphrey in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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*Humphrey Bohun's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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*Humphrey VIII "4th Earl of Hereford" de Bohun PTP
1276–1321
Pleshey Castle, Chelmsford, Essex, England
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*Humphrey Bohun's Descendants