Deen, Fordice, Hallett, Hodges and Van Horn Families - Person Sheet
Deen, Fordice, Hallett, Hodges and Van Horn Families - Person Sheet
NameRobert de Holland
Birthabt 1261, Upholland, Lancashire, England
Death7 May 1328, Preston, Lancashire, England
FatherWilliam de Holland (~1227-1256)
MotherAvina de Notton (1231-1285)
Spouses
Birth1253, Lancashire, England
FatherSir William de Samlesbury (~1227-1256)
ChildrenRobert (~1283-1328)
Notes for Robert de Holland

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_de_Holland,_1st_Baron_Holand

"Of Thurstan's sons, his eldest, Sir Robert de Holland, seems to have been most famous... Sir Robert married Elizabeth, daughter and co-heir of Sir William de Salmesbury, lord of Salmesbury, and of the moiety of the manor of Harwood, near Bolton. Sir Robert was seised of a sixth part of Harwood in right of his wife in 1292 and 1302. He enjoyed the lordship of the manor of Hale and Orrel, and lands in many other townships. He was knighted in 1282, and probably died between 1302 and 1305. He had at least three sons, Robert, Adam, and William, and one daughter, Avena, who married Adam Austyn of Ireland , who is better known as Adam Ireland, the first of the house of Hale.

"Sir Robert de Holland, eldest son of the just mentioned Sir Robert, was summoned to Parliament as first Baron Holland. He was a striking character, and one who has left a mark in English history...
Last Modified 4 Nov 2015Created 28 Sep 2020 Anthony Deen