Henry Hastings (died 1250), was an

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soldier and noble. He was the eldest son of William de Hastings and Margaret Bigod. Henry fought during the

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in 1242 and was taken prisoner at

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. He was summoned to serve in Scotland in 1244. In 1250, he took the cross, but died in July 1250. Henry was buried at

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Marriage and issue

Henry married Ada of Huntingdon, daughter of

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and

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, they are known to have had the following known issue: * Henry de Hastings (died 1268), married Joan de Cantilupe. *Ada de Hastings, married to Hubert Hovel. *Margery de Hastings *Hilary de Hastings, married firstly William de Harcourt, and secondly Robert de Frankeville.

References

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