Elizabeth de Bohun

     Elizabeth de Bohun was born circa 1350 at England; Elizabeth's parents died when she was young, both were gone by the time she was ten. She became the wife of Sir Richard FitzAlan, by papal dispensation, on 28 September 1359. Richard was one of the wealthiest and powerful lords of his time, Elizabeth enjoyed prestige and privilege as his wife, second only to the Queen, the Duchess of Lancaster, and the Countess of Buckingham. Their marriage bound two of the most powerful families in England together, along with Elizabeth's brother's marriage to Richard's sister.^4,5 She was the daughter of Sir William de Bohun and Elizabeth Badlesmere.^2,3 Elizabeth de Bohun married Richard Fitzalan, son of Richard Fitzalan, circa 28 September 1359 at England.¹ Elizabeth de Bohun died on 3 April 1385 at Arundel, Sussex, England.⁵ She was buried at Lewes Priory, Lewes, East Sussex, England.⁴