Hubert de Burgh

Type Figure Region England Time c. 1170–1243 Also known as Hubert de Burgh、Hubert de Burgh, 1st Earl of Kent

Hubert de Burgh (c.1170–1243) was a leading English medieval statesman, chamberlain and justiciar under King John, who defended Dover Castle in 1217 …

Timeline

c. 1170–1200Norfolk · East of EnglandFrom a minor Norfolk noble family, he entered royal service under Richard I and King John, holding local judicial and administrative posts and gradually entering the inner circle.
1201–1210London · LondonAfter 1201 he gained King John's trust, serving as chamberlain in charge of royal finances and court affairs. From 1201–1204 he took part in logistics and diplomacy for the war with France, and from 1205–1210 further participated in Welsh border defense and domestic administration.
1211–1243Dover · DoverHe became justiciar in 1215, commanded the successful defense of Dover Castle against King Louis VIII of France in 1217, then cooperated with regent William Marshal to stabilize the young Henry III's government, lost power and retired in 1232, and died in 1243.

Sources

Oxford Dictionary of National Biography: Hubert de Burgh — David Carpenter (2004) https://www.oxforddnb.com/
The Minority of Henry III — David Carpenter (1990)