Robert Hales

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This article is about the 14th century English public official Sir Robert Hales. For the music video director of the same name, see Robert Hales (director). For the Latter-day Saint leader, see Robert D. Hales.

Sir Robert Hales (also called Robert de Hales), was born about 1325 in Hales Place, High Halden, Kent, the son of Nicholas Hales.

In 1372 Robert Hales became the Lord/Grand Prior of the Knights Hospitallers of England. Richard II appointed him Lord High Treasurer, so he was responsible for collecting the hated poll tax. He was beheaded on 14 June 1381 on Tower Hill during the Peasants Revolt.

Preceded by Thomas Brantingham

Lord High Treasurer 1381

Succeeded by Sir Hugh Segrave