Michael de la Pole, 1st Earl of Suffolk
Michael de la Pole | |
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Arms of de la Pole: Azure, a fess between three leopards' faces or | |
| Born | c. 1330 |
| Died | 5 September 1389 (aged 58–59) |
| Occupation | Lord Chancellor |
| Spouse | Catherine Wingfield |
| Children | Michael de la Pole, 2nd Earl of Suffolk |
| Parent(s) | William de la Pole Catherine Norwich |
Michael de la Pole, 1st Earl of Suffolk, 1st Baron de la Pole, (c. 1330 – 5 September 1389) of Wingfield Castle in Suffolk, was an English financier and Lord Chancellor of England.
He benefitted from his father’s wealth and influence at Court. Also as his father-in-law was chief administrator to the Black Prince, de la Pole was initially part of his circle as well as being close to John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster, under whose banner he fought. However later his contemporary Froissart portrayed his relationship with Gaunt as having cooled, due to de la Pole and the King favoring peace whereas Gaunt favored continuing war in Europe.