 Complete the following phrase:  Basset was the son of Ralph Basset and Hawise de Grey. Ralph succeeded his father on his death on 31 December 1299, and was knighted on 22 May 1306. Distinguishing himself in France, Ralph was appointed to the office of Seneschal of Gascony between 13231324 and also held the office of Steward of the Duchy of Aquitaine. While in Gascony he participated in the 