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Biography of John Cavendish 1346-1381

Paternal Family Tree: Cavendish

John Cavendish and Alice Odingsells were married.

Around 1346 John Cavendish was born to Robert Cavendish (age 26) at Cavendish, Suffolk [Map].

In 1351 [his father] Robert Cavendish (age 31) died at Grimston Hall, Norfolk.

In 1371 John Cavendish (age 25) was appointed Justice of the Common Pleas.

In 1372 John Cavendish (age 26) was appointed Chief Justice of the King's Bench.

Around 1374 [his son] John Cavendish was born to John Cavendish (age 28) and Alice Odingsells (age 27).

Around 1378 [his son] John Cavendish (age 4) and [his daughter-in-law] Joan Clopton (age 8) were married.

Peasants' Revolt

On 15 Jun 1381 John Cavendish (age 35) was captured at Church of St Mary, Cavendish during the Peasants' Revolt. He was beheaded in the Market Place in Bury St Edmunds.

After 15 Jun 1381 John Cavendish (deceased) was buried at Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk [Map].

Royal Descendants of John Cavendish 1346-1381

Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom

Queen Consort Camilla Shand

Diana Spencer Princess Wales