Background
Robert de Vere was born about 1240, the only son of Hugh de Vere, 4th Earl of Oxford, and Hawise de Quincy, daughter of Saer de Quincy, 1st Earl of Winchester.
Robert de Vere was born about 1240, the only son of Hugh de Vere, 4th Earl of Oxford, and Hawise de Quincy, daughter of Saer de Quincy, 1st Earl of Winchester.
He had three sisters, Isabel, Lora and Margaret. De Vere"s title and property were forfeited, but restored shortly afterwards by the Dictum of Kenilworth. Robert de Vere died before 7 September 1296.
His widow, Alice, died at Canfield, Essex on 7 September 1312.
They were both buried at Earls Colne, Essex.