Sir Ralph de Stafford, K.G., Earl of
Stafford Sir Ralph de Stafford, K.G., Earl of
Staffordborn: 24 September 1301
died: 31 August 1372, Tunbridge Castle, Staffordshire
Commanded the defense of Aguillon against the French
A principal commander at the Battle of Crecy
Appointed to take possession of Calais after the siege
Ambassador to the Cardinals of Naples and Cleremont to treat of peace between King Edward
and Philip of France
Captain General of the Duchy of Aquitaine
One of the founding Knights Companion of the Order of the Garter
Father: Lord
Edmund Stafford
Mother: Margaret Basset, Countess of Hereford
Spouse: Margaret de Audley
Children:
1. Hugh de Stafford, Earl of Stafford
2. Margaret Stafford
3. Catherine Stafford
4. Joan Stafford