NameThomas II Berkeley Lord Berkeley [60, Desmond article, vol IV, pp. 235-6], [74, No 11520, p.160], [60, Berkeley article, vol II, pp. 127-8], [121, Berkeley, Glos barony, p. 13], [123, Vol I, pp. 153-222], [56, Lincolns peds, pub Harleian 1903, Berkeley, p. 127]
Birth1245, Berkeley Castle, Clos
Death23 Jul 1321, Berkeley castle, Glos
BurialSt Augustine's Abbey, Bristol
GeneralOf Berkeley, Glos. 1st baron by writ. Kt: 1 July 1277. Vice-Constable of England.
Spouses
1Joan de Ferrers [60, Desmond article, vol IV, pp. 235-6], [74, No 11521, p.161], [60, Berkeley article, vol II, pp. 127-8], [123, Vol I, pp. 205-7], [56, Lincolns peds, pub Harleian 1903, Berkeley, p. 127]
ChildrenJohn (ca1276-ca1316)
Notes for Thomas II Berkeley Lord Berkeley
Smith names his chapeter "Thomas the Second".
The first hereditary baron of Berkeley (previously location).
On campaigns over 50 years.
'The wise' - Smyth.
Arms Generally notes for Thomas II Berkeley Lord Berkeley
Any of (Boutell's Heraldry, 1973 edition):
1. Gules, semé of crosslets formy, a chevron argent (Plate II, No 4 and p.110)
2. Gules, a chron argent (p. 110)
3. Gules, crusily paty argent and a cevron ermine (Plate 4 and p. 110)
4. Gules semé of cinquefoils (or roses) and a chevron argent.