William la Zouche, 4th Baron Zouche of Harringworth, Knight of the Garter, lieutenant of Calais, diplomatic escort for Blanche of England's marriage journey.
Dates: c.1373/74–3 November 1415
Biography
William succeeded his father in 1396. He was active in royal diplomacy and continental affairs, including the escort of Henry IV's daughter Blanche to Heidelberg and negotiations with foreign envoys. His only surviving male-line heir was William, 5th Baron, while his younger son Sir John founded a collateral line associated with Codnor and Kirklington.
Notes / Sources
Peerage genealogy for William la Zouche, 4th Baron — https://thepeerage.org/p32793.htm
Complete Peerage succession — https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Page:The_Complete_Peerage_%28Edition_1%2C_Volume_8%29.djvu/234
Order of the Garter reference — https://www.themcs.org/Documentation/Information/Members%20of%20the%20Order%20of%20the%20Garter%2C%201348-present.pdf
Family / Armorial Context
Family / cadet branch: Harringworth
Father: William la Zouche, 3rd Baron Zouche
Mother: Agnes Green
Spouse(s): Elizabeth Cross/Crosse
Children / next generation: William la Zouche, 5th Baron; Sir John la Zouche
Armorial Registry
William la Zouche, 4th Baron Zouche of Harringworth — Garter knight and diplomatic armiger
Branch: Harringworth
Issued / recorded: 1396
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