Sir Hugh de Bastefol
Family: France · Role: governor · First appears: Book 1, Chapter 37
In 1345 at Monsegur, Sir Hugh de Bastefol was its governor when Sir Walter Manny came to him. Hugh explained that the town had sworn fealty to King Philip and said, “you ought not to be surprised if we shut our gates against you”. Monsegur sought a month without hostilities while awaiting intervention by King Philip or Duke of Normandy (son of King Philip); if neither arrived, it would submit to the King of England.
In Book 1, Chapter 38, Hugh served under the Earl of Derby with the men of Monsegur, receiving a salary for himself and his fellow soldiers.
Relationship record
Life events
- Sir Hugh de Bastefol served under the Earl of Derby for a salary.(Book 1, Chapter 38)
- With: Earl of Derby
- “Even Sir Hugh de Bastefol served under the earl with the men of Monsegur, for a certain salary, which he received from the said earl, for himself and his fellow-soldiers.”
- 1345 · The Earl of Derby agreed to a month-long truce while Monsegur awaited French or Norman intervention, after which it would submit to England if neither arrived.(Book 1, Chapter 37 · 📍 Monsegur)
- With: Earl of Derby Sir Walter Manny King Philip Duke of Normandy (son of King Philip)
- “we wish you would allow us these terms: namely, that no hostilities be carried on against us for the space of one month; and if in that time the King of France or the Duke of Normandy come into this country in such force as to give you battle, we then shall hold ourselves free from our engagement; but, if neither of them come, we will then enter under the obedience of the King of England.”
Book 1, Chapter 37
- with Earl of Derby (interaction) “The governor of the town was Sir Hugh de Bastefol,”
- with Sir Walter Manny (interaction) “Sir Walter Manny being present came to the governor, who said to him, “Sir Walter Manny, you ought not to be surprised if we shut our gates against you, for we have sworn fealty to the King of France;”
Book 1, Chapter 38
- employer: Earl of Derby “Even Sir Hugh de Bastefol served under the earl with the men of Monsegur, for a certain salary, which he received from the said earl, for himself and his fellow-soldiers.”
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