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Margaret de Bohun , Countess of Devon 1311–1391

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret Devon in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 3 Apr 1311 · Caldecote, Northamptonshire, England
Died 16 Dec 1391 · Exeter, Devonshire, England
Father Humphrey Vii De Bohun 4Th Earl Of Hereford And Essex Lord High Constable Of England
Mother Princess Elizabeth Plantagenet
Spouse Hugh De Courtenay 2Nd Earl Of Devon
Children Margaret De Courtenay The Elder
Siblings William Debohun 1St Earl Of Northampton

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Biography

In 1311, Margaret de Bohun, Countess of Devon entered the world in Caldecote, Northamptonshire, England, born to humphrey vii de bohun 4th earl of hereford and essex lord high constable of england and princess elizabeth plantagenet. Margaret de Bohun, Countess of Devon married hugh de courtenay 2nd earl of devon, and had children including margaret de courtenay the elder. Margaret de Bohun, Countess of Devon passed away in 1391 in Exeter, Devonshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1311
Birth of Margaret de Bohun, Countess of Devon in Caldecote, Northamptonshire, England
Birth
1391
Death of Margaret de Bohun, Countess of Devon in Exeter, Devonshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Devon

This ancestor line traces from Portucalense County, Spain (1000) to Caldecote, Northamptonshire, England (1311) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Margaret Devon (1311–1391) was born in Caldecote, Northamptonshire, England and died in Exeter, Devonshire, England. 2 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
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Margaret Devon's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Margaret de Bohun , Countess of Devon PTP
1311–1391
Caldecote, Northamptonshire, England
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Margaret Devon's Descendants