Philip Basset
Politician
Philip Basset (c. 1185 – 19 October 1271) was the Justiciar of England.Philip was the son of Alan Basset of High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire and his wife, Aline Degai. He inherited the manor of Wycombe; the town received market borough status in 1237.Basset served as the Justiciar of England between the two terms served by his son-in-law, Hugh le Despencer, 1st Baron le Despencer.He served during the period that Henry III regained control of the government from the Barons.
Personal facts
| Birth date | January 01, 1185 |
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| Date of death | October 19, 1271 |
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| Spouse | William Longespée 3rd Earl of Salisbury |
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