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Robert Sadington
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| Lord High Chancellor of England | |
| In office 29 September 1343 – 26 October 1345 |
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| Monarch | Edward III |
| Prime Minister | Henry, 3rd Earl of Lancaster (1343-1345) Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster (1345) (as Lord High Stewards) |
| Preceded by | Robert Parning |
| Succeeded by | John de Ufford |
| Lord High Treasurer | |
| In office 2 May 1340 – 21 June 1340 |
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| Monarch | Edward III |
| Prime Minister | Henry, 3rd Earl of Lancaster (as Lord High Steward) |
| Chancellor | Robert de Stratford |
| Preceded by | William Zouche |
| Succeeded by | Robert Wodehouse |
| Chief Baron of the Exchequer | |
| In office 20 March 1337 – 29 September 1343 |
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| Monarch | Edward III |
| Prime Minister | Henry, 3rd Earl of Lancaster (as Lord High Steward) |
| Chancellor | John de Stratford (1334) Richard Bury (1334-1335) John de Stratford (1335-1337) Robert de Stratford (1337-1338) Richard Bintworth (1338-1339) John de Stratford (1340) |
| In office 8 December 1345 – 1349 |
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| Monarch | Edward III |
| Prime Minister | Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster (as Lord High Steward) |
| Chancellor | John de Ufford |
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| Born | Saddington, Leicestershire |
| Spouse | Joyce de Mortival |
| Children | Isabel Hastings |
| Parent | John de Sadington (father) |
Robert Sadington was an important English official who lived around the 1300s. He held several high-ranking jobs, including Lord Chancellor of England. This was one of the most powerful positions in the government at that time.
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Robert Sadington's Life and Career
Robert Sadington was likely born in a place called Saddington in Leicestershire, England. His father might have been John de Sadington. Robert started his career as a lawyer, working as an advocate from 1329 to 1336.
Early Public Service
Robert Sadington began taking on public roles in the early 1330s.
- In 1332, he joined a group of officials called the "commission of peace" for the areas of Leicestershire and Rutland. Their job was to help keep the peace.
- Later that year, he helped assess a special tax called a tallage in several counties.
- Before 1334, he worked as a special judge for forests. This role was called a "justice in eyre of the forest."
Important Government Roles
Robert Sadington held several very important jobs under King Edward III.
- In 1336, he was a judge for "gaol delivery." This meant he was in charge of making sure people held in prison (gaol) had their cases heard quickly.
- On March 20, 1337, he became the Chief Baron of the Exchequer. This was a top judge in the court that handled the king's money. He was one of the first people in this role to be invited to speak in Parliament.
- For a short time in 1340, he also served as the Lord High Treasurer. This person was in charge of the country's money. Even though he was treasurer, he kept his job as Chief Baron.
Lord Chancellor of England
One of Robert Sadington's most significant roles was becoming the Lord Chancellor on September 29, 1343. The Lord Chancellor was like the king's chief advisor and the head of the legal system. Robert was only the third person who was not a church leader to hold this powerful job during King Edward III's reign. He stayed in this role until October 26, 1345.
Later Career and Family
After stepping down as Lord Chancellor, Robert Sadington was reappointed as Chief Baron of the Exchequer in December 1345. He continued to serve in important ways:
- He helped review petitions (requests) from people and the clergy in Parliament.
- In 1346, he was one of the guardians for the young Edward, the Black Prince. This meant he helped manage the prince's lands and titles while he was a minor.
- In 1347, he led a special group that tried two Scottish noblemen who were captured in the Battle of Neville's Cross.
Robert Sadington retired from his role as Chief Baron in 1349. He was married to Joyce, who was the sister and heir of a bishop named Roger de Mortival. Robert and Joyce had a daughter named Isabel, who later married Sir Ralph Hastings.
