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Robert Scales, 2nd Baron Scales

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Robert de Scales
Died1324
Allegiance England
Battles / warsFirst War of Scottish Independence
AwardsKnight of the Order of the Bath
Relations

Robert de Scales was appointed Knight of the Order 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

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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

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

References

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  1. ^ a b c Philip Morant, The History and Antiquities of the County of Essex
  2. ^ a b c Patent Rolls
  3. ^ House of Lords, Supplemental Case of the House of Lords
  4. ^ Feudal Aids 1284-1431
Peerage of England
Preceded by Baron Scales
1304–1324
Succeeded by