Thanks, Uncle! Gifts to Eleanor de Clare From Edward II

Whatever else one might say about Edward II, he was a generous uncle--at least to his favorite niece, Eleanor de Clare. Here's some of his recorded gifts to her:

1308: 20 marks for her expenses while staying at Rockingham Castle (JCD)

May 8, 1308: 10 marks for her expenses for her journey from Rockingham to the king (JCD)

1310: 100 marks for her expenses for her journey from Northampton to Berwick-on-Tweed to join Queen Isabella, plus another 20 marks as a gift from the king (JCD)

1313: Exchequer gr