Robert Scales, 2nd Baron Scales facts for kids
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Robert de Scales
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| Died | 1324 |
| Allegiance |  England |
| Battles/wars | First War of Scottish Independence |
| Awards | Knight of the Order of the Bath |
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Robert de Scales was an important person in medieval England. He became a Knight of the Order of the Bath. Prince Edward, who later became King Edward II, gave him this special honor. Robert de Scales fought alongside Prince Edward in wars against Scotland. He also had a special permission that meant he did not have to serve on juries or other public duties if he didn't want to. Robert de Scales was called to join the Parliament from 1306 until he died in 1324. He was also invited as a noble, called a Peer, to the crowning ceremony of King Edward II in 1308.
Where Robert de Scales Lived
Robert de Scales had many homes. His main house was in a place called Rivenhall in Essex. But he also owned several other large estates, known as manors. These manors included Lyneford, Hokewold cum Wiltone, Reynham, South Lenn, Middleton, Berton Bynedick, Hoo, and Ilsington. All of these other properties were located in Norfolk.
Robert de Scales' Family
Robert de Scales married a woman named Egelina. She was the daughter of a noble named Hugh de Courtenay. Robert and Egelina had several children together:
- Sir Robert de Scales, 3rd Baron Scales (who died in 1369)
- Eleanor (who died in 1361), who married John de Sudeley, 2nd Baron Sudeley (who died in 1340)
- Petronella de Scales, who married Sir John de Boville
