Robert de Vere, 5th Earl of Oxford

Robert de Vere
Earl of Oxford
Issue
Robert de Vere
Titles and styles
The Earl of Oxford
Father Hugh de Vere, 4th Earl of Oxford
Born c. 1240
Died 1296

Robert de Vere, 5th Earl of Oxford (c. 1240 – 1296) was the son and heir of Hugh de Vere, 4th Earl of Oxford.

Life and career

Robert was born around 1240. He was among the followers of Simon de Montfort during the Second Barons' War, and was with Simon's son, Hugh, when Edward I of England attacked Kenilworth Castle prior to the Battle of Evesham. De Vere's title and property were forfeited, but restored shortly afterwards by the Dictum of Kenilworth.

Death

When he died in 1296, he was succeeded by his son Robert de Vere, 6th Earl of Oxford.

Political offices
Preceded by
Hugh de Vere
Lord Great Chamberlain
1263–1265
Succeeded by
Forfeited
Peerage of England
Preceded by
Hugh de Vere
Earl of Oxford
1263–1265 (forfeited)
1267–1296
Succeeded by
Robert de Vere