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Rod Smith
(Sir John de Vere)
Rod is currently on sabbatical from re-enactment and having been
active since 1988 is certainly entitled to it! A founding member of the
Oxfords he always embraced all comers to the Household. Favouring sword
and dagger he is a formidable presence on the field!
Sir John de Vere was the thirteenth Earl of Oxford and inherited
his title when his father, also Sir John, and his elder brother Aubrey,
were executed by the Butcher of England, Sir John Tiptoft. After years in
exile, Sir John got his revenge when, as High Chamberlain of England, he
authorised the beheading of Tiptoft in 1470. More can be read about Sir
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