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2 unusual facts about Alexander de Balscot


Balscote

Alexander Petit (died 1400), one of the dominant figures in late fourteenth century Ireland, was also a native of Balscote.

As was usual at the time he was more commonly referred to, not by his family name, but his birthplace, as Alexander de Balscot.


Robert de Vere, Duke of Ireland

People associated with him also were affected for this parliament also dismissed his Irish Administration, composed of John I Stanley of the Isle of Man, his deputy, who had been serving as Lieutenant of Ireland, James Butler, 3rd Earl of Ormond, the governor, Bishop Alexander de Balscot of Meath, the chancellor, and Sir Robert Crull, the treasurer.


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