| Robert de Scales | |
|---|---|
| Died | 1324 |
| Allegiance |  England |
| Battles / wars | First War of Scottish Independence |
| Awards | Knight of the Order of the Bath |
| Relations |
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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. He was summoned as a Peer to the Coronation of Edward II on 25 February 1308.
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.
Family
Robert married Egelina (aka Egelma aka Evelina) daughter of Hugh de Courtenay and they had the following children:
- Sir Robert de Scales, 3rd Baron Scales (?-1369)
- Eleanor (d. 1361), married John de Sudeley, 2nd Baron Sudeley (d. 1340)
- Petronella de Scales married Sir John de Boville
References
- ^ Philip Morant, The History and Antiquities of the County of Essex
- ^ Patent Rolls
- House of Lords, Supplemental Case of the House of Lords
- Feudal Aids 1284-1431
| Peerage of England | ||
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| Preceded byRobert de Scales | Baron Scales 1304–1324 |
Succeeded byRobert de Scales |
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