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A prominent Essex landowner best known for his criminal activities, particularly around Colchester.
John FitzWalter, 2nd Baron FitzWalter
John FitzWalter, 2nd Baron FitzWalter (Fitzwalter or Fitz Wauter; 131518 October 1361) was a prominent Essex landowner best known for his criminal activities, particularly around Colchester.
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John FitzWalter, 2nd Baron FitzWalter [SEP] Introduction
John FitzWalter, 2nd Baron FitzWalter (Fitzwalter or Fitz Wauter; 131518 October 1361) was a prominent Essex landowner best known for his criminal activities, particularly around Colchester. His family was of a noble and ancient lineage, with connections to the powerful de Clare family, who had arrived in England at the time of the Norman conquest of England. The FitzWalters held estates across Essex, as well as properties in London and Norfolk. John FitzWalter played a prominent role during the early years of King Edward III's wars in France, and at some point FitzWalter was married to Eleanor Percy, the daughter of Henry, Lord Percy.