1297
Hugh de Cressingham, English Treasurer
Hugh de Cressingham, English Treasurer
Hugh de Cressingham, English Treasurer
Hugh de Cressingham
13th-century English nobleman
- Died
- 1297
Sir Hugh de Cressingham was the treasurer of the English administration in Scotland from 1296 to 1297. He was an adviser to John de Warenne, 6th Earl of Surrey at the Battle of Stirling Bridge. He suggested a full-scale attack across the bridge, which cost the English the battle and led to his death.