Robert de Scales, 2nd Baron Scales

Robert de Scales
Died 1324
Allegiance England
Battles/wars First War of Scottish Independence
Awards Knight of the Bath

Robert de Scales was made Knight of the Bath by Prince Edward whom he accompanied in the Scottish wars[1] and was given an exemption for life from sitting on assizes, juries, etc. against his will.[2] He was summoned to Parliament from 1306 until his death in 1324.[1] He was summoned as a Peer to the Coronation of Edward II on 25 February 1308.[3]

Residences

Robert's main residence was at Rivenhall in Essex but he also held the manors of Lyneford, Hokewold cum Wiltone, Reynham, South Lenn, Middleton, Berton Bynedick, Hoo and Ilsington in Norfolk.[2][4]

Family

Robert married Egelina[2] (aka Egelma aka Evelina) daughter of Hugh de Courtney[1] and they had the following children:-

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Philip Morant, The History and Antiquities of the County of Essex
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Patent Rolls
  3. ↑ House of Lords, Supplemental Case of the House of Lords
  4. ↑ Feudal Aids 1284-1431
Peerage of England
Preceded by
Robert de Scales, 1st Baron Scales		 Baron Scales
1304–1324 		Succeeded by
Robert de Scales, 3rd Baron Scales