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Baron Scales
Baron Scales is a title in the Peerage of England. Origin Robert de Scales The ancestors of the Baron Scales came into possession of the manors of Barkway, Newsells, Hertfordshire and Rivenhall, Essex in 1255 by the marriage of Sir Robert de Scales to Alice de Rochester (or de Roffa/Rossa), whose family had held the manors since 1210. Robert died in 1256. Robert is probably the same Robert as mentioned in some, or all, of the following references:- * 1232-33 Sir Robert de Scales lord of the manors of Bedenested and Scolegh in Essex, Parva Willington in Kent and Lynne, Middelton and Ilsington in Norfolk.''Book of Fees'' * 1242-43 Sir Robert de Scales lord of the manors of Parva Wilmynton in Kent, Wilton, Hocwolde, Herdwic and Nudebonve in Norfolk, Wetherden and Wridelincton in Suffolk Peter de Scales Robert's eldest son who inherited his father's lands but died shortly afterwards in 1258. Robert de Scales Peter's younger brother who inherited their father's lands upons Peter's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coat Of Arms Of Sir Thomas De Scales, 7th Baron Scales, KG
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Edward Woodville, Lord Scales
Sir Edward Woodville (died 1488) was a member of the Woodville family during the Wars of the Roses. He survived the reign of Richard III in which several of his relatives were executed in a power struggle after the death of his brother-in-law Edward IV. Exiled with Henry Tudor, he participated in Henry's capture of the throne. Henry subsequently married Woodville's niece, Elizabeth of York. Under Henry VII, Woodville was appointed Lord of the Isle of Wight, the last person to be given that title. An enthusiastic soldier, he has been called "the last knight errant" because of his devotion to the chivalrous ideal.Wilkins, Christopher, ''The Last Knight Errant: Edward Woodville and the Age of Chivalry'', IB Tauris, 2009. Involved in many military adventures, he was finally killed in an ill-fated personal expedition to Brittany in support of Francis II, Duke of Brittany. Woodville was referred to as Lord Scales after the death of his brother Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abeyant Baronies In The Peerage Of England
Abeyance (from the Old French ' meaning "gaping") describes a state of temporary dormancy or suspension. In law, it can refer to a situation where the ownership of property, titles, or office is not currently Vesting, vested in any specific person, but is awaiting the appearance or determination of the rightful owner. This typically applies to future estates that have not yet vested, and may never vest. For example, an estate is granted to A for life, with the remainder to the heir of B upon A's death. if B is still alive, the remainder is held in abeyance because B can have no legal heir until B's own death. The term hold in abeyance is used in lawsuits and court cases when a case is temporarily put on hold. English peerage law History The most common use of the term is in the case of English peerage dignities. Most such peerages pass to heirs-male, but the ancient baronies created by writ, as well as some very old earldoms, pass instead to heirs-general (by cognatic prim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1299 Establishments In England
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Elizabeth De Scales Woodville, Baroness Scales
Elizabeth Woodville, Countess Rivers and 8th Baroness Scales (died 2 September 1473), born Elizabeth de Scales, was the sole heir of Thomas Scales, 7th Baron Scales.Philip Morant, ''The History and Antiquities of the County of Essex'' Family Elizabeth first married Henry Bourchier (d. 1462), second son of Henry Bourchier, 1st Earl of Essex. Her second marriage to Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers produced no children.Ross, J. (2011). John de Vere, Thirteenth Earl of Oxford (1442-1513): 'the Foremost Man of the Kingdom.' (pp.91) Boydell PressGoogle Books The earl was a sibling of Elizabeth Woodville, queen consort of Edward IV. He became Lord Scales in his wife's right, and was summoned to Parliament by that title. After Elizabeth died in 1473, Anthony married a daughter of Henry FitzLewis named Mary, but remained without legitimate issue. He was later beheaded by order of Richard III due to the threat he posed to Richard usurping from the crown from Anthony's nephew, Edward ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas De Scales, 7th Baron Scales
Thomas Scales, 7th Baron Scales (9 October 1399 – 20 July 1460) was an English nobleman and one of the main English military commanders in the last phase of the Hundred Years' War. The son of Robert de Scales, 5th Baron Scales (–1402), he succeeded his brother Robert de Scales, 6th Baron Scales (died July 1419) as baron. Thomas distinguished himself in France, against Jack Cade and in many other places. He was rewarded with a grant of £100 a year during his life and the privilege of a 200-tonne ship to transport goods wherever he saw fit (excluding Calais). He was summoned to Parliament from 1445 to 1460. Scales was an important man of considerable wealth. This is alluded to in Shakespeare's ''Henry VI, Part 3'': King Edward IV's brothers George and Richard complain to Edward about his bestowal of Scales' heiress (one of the wealthiest in England) on his Queen's brother, instead of one of them. Family Thomas Scales was born on 9 October 1399 at Middleton, Norfolk, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert De Scales, 6th Baron Scales
Robert de Scales (c. 1395–1418) died unmarried, and at an early age, and was succeeded by his brother Thomas Scales, 7th Baron Scales, Thomas.Philip Morant, ''The History and Antiquities of the County of Essex'' On 8 May 1410 an order to seize Robert and deliver him to the Henry Scrope, 3rd Baron Scrope of Masham, Treasurer of England was issued.Patent Rolls References {{DEFAULTSORT:Scales, Robert de Scales, 6th Baron 1418 deaths Year of birth uncertain Place of birth unknown Barons Scales, 6 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert De Scales, 5th Baron Scales
Lord Robert de Scales (1372–1402) was an English nobleman. was involved in an expedition to Aquitaine. He was Commissioner of the Peace for Norfolk from 1399 to 1401, and was the steward of the son and heir of Thomas de Mowbray, 1st Duke of Norfolk due to his minority. He was one of the Peers who voted for Henry Bolingbroke to be crowned King of England.House of Lords, ''Supplemental Case of the House of Lords 1857'' Due to poor health, Robert died at the age of 30 on 7 December 1402.Philip Morant, ''The History and Antiquities of the County of Essex'' Residences Robert held Rivenhall in Essex, Newsells in Hertfordshire, Haslingfield, Cambridgeshire,Patent Rolls Wylton in Norfolk and Dalham in Suffolk.Feudal Aids 1284-1431 Family Robert married Elizabeth, daughter of William, 4th Baron Bardolf. They had the following children:- * Richard de Scales, held Wetherden, Suffolk from 1401 to 1402 * Robert de Scales, 6th Baron Scales (died 1418) * Lord Thomas de Scales, 7th Baron ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roger De Scales, 4th Baron Scales
Roger Scales, 4th Baron Scales (1354–1387) was one of the 'eminent persons' forced by the rebels to march with them upon the insurrection of Jack Straw (rebel leader), Jack Straw in 1381. He was a commissioner of the peace for Cambridgeshire and Norfolk for many of the years between 1373 and 1386.Patent Rolls He was summoned to Parliament of England, Parliament from 1376 until his death in 1386.Philip Morant, ''The History and Antiquities of the County of Essex'' He attended the Coronation of Richard II of England, Richard II in 1377.House of Lords, ''Supplemental Case of the House of Lords 1857'' Residences Roger's main residence was at Rivenhall in Essex. He also held Haselingfeld in CambridgeshireFeudal Aids 1284-1431 and gained Shalford, Essex, Shaldford in Essex and lands in Kent through his marriage. Family Roger married Joan, daughter of, Sir John de Northwode. They had the following children:- * Robert de Scales, 5th Baron Scales (1372–1402) Joan later remarried to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert De Scales, 3rd Baron Scales
Sir Robert de Scales was engaged in several military expeditions. In 1337, he went on the Kings Service overseas with Robert d'Ufford, 1st Earl of Suffolk and Peter de Scales (presumably his brother or son). He was summoned to Parliament from 1343 until his death in 1369.Philip Morant, ''The History and Antiquities of the County of Essex'' Residences Robert's main residence was at Rivenhall in Essex but also held Newsells and Berkway in Hertfordshire, Magna Leigh in Essex, Haslingfield in Cambridgeshire, Wrethlington and Tremeleye in Suffolk, Wilton, Barton Bendish, Hickling, Ilsington, Howe, Middleton, Pudding Norton, Gateley, Tylney, Herewych and Reinham in Norfolk and Berton in Gloucestershire.Feudal Aids 1284–1431 Family Robert married Katherine,Patent RollsUFFORD, RO ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert De Scales, 2nd Baron Scales
Robert de Scales was appointed Knight of the Order of the Bath by Prince Edward whom he accompanied in the Scottish wars and was given an exemption for life from sitting on assizes, juries, etc. against his will. He was summoned to Parliament from 1306 until his death in 1324.Philip Morant, ''The History and Antiquities of the County of Essex'' He was summoned as a Peer to the Coronation of Edward II on 25 February 1308.House of Lords, ''Supplemental Case of the House of Lords'' 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.Patent RollsFeudal Aids 1284-1431 Family Robert married Egelina (aka Egelma aka Evelina) daughter of Hugh de Courtenay Sir Hugh de Courtenay (1251–1292) was the son and heir of John de Courtenay, feudal baron of Okehampton, Devon, by Isabel de Vere, daughter of Hugh de Vere, 4th Earl of Oxford. His ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire (), abbreviated ''Lincs'', is a Ceremonial counties of England, ceremonial county in the East Midlands and Yorkshire and the Humber regions of England. It is bordered by the East Riding of Yorkshire across the Humber estuary to the north, the North Sea to the east, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and Rutland to the south, and Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire to the west. The county is predominantly rural, with an area of and a population of 1,095,010. After Lincoln (104,565), the largest towns are Grimsby (85,911) and Scunthorpe (81,286). For Local government in England, local government purposes Lincolnshire comprises a non-metropolitan county with seven districts, and the unitary authority areas of North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire. The last two areas are part of the Yorkshire and the Humber region, and the rest of the county is in the East Midlands. The non-metropolitan county council and two unitary councils collabora ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
