Henry de Sandwich
Sir Henry de Sandwich was Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports during the 13th century.
He was a son of Simon de Sandwich of Preston in Kent, where Henry was born, and also held the post of Constable of Dover Castle.
He married Joan d'Auberville. Their daughter Juliana de Sandwich was born in 1245 and resided at Preston in Kent (died 1327); she married William Leybourne (Leyburn), Lord Leyburn. (1242–1309).
The tomb of Henry de Sandwich is in the Chapel of St. Bartholomew located in St. Bartholomew's Hospital, Dover Road, Sandwich. Open for viewing every Sunday at normal worshipping times.| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Edmund 'Crouchback' |
Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports 1264 |
Succeeded by John de Haia |
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