Fixer and Fighter

The Life of Hubert de Burgh Earl of Kent 1170 1243. First full-length popular biography of Hubert de BurghHubert rose from obscure origins to become one of the most powerful men in England during the reigns of King John and the early reign of Henry III.Hubert held the castle of Chinon for King John against French besiegers for a whole year.Held Dover Castle against invading French and decisively defeated their fleet at Battle of SandwichAs Justiciar of England De Burgh continued to serve Henry III loyally throughout his minority and played a big part in his more favourable re-issue of the Magna Carta in 1225.Helped crush London