Robert HUNGERFORD

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• Fact: 3rd Lord Hungerford

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Presumably in consequence of his marriage, he was summoned to Parliament v.p. from 13 Jan. 1444/5 by writs directed 'Roberto Hungerford militi domino de Moleyns', whereby he is held to have become Lor Molcyns. He served in France and was taken prisoner, remaining in Duchy of Aquitaine for several years, not being released till a large ransom had been paid. After the Lancastrian defeat at Hexham on 15 May 1464, Robert Hungerford, Lord Hungerford and Lord Moleyns, was taken prisoner and beheaded at Newcastle, Northumberland on 18 May 1464. He was buried in Salisbury Cathedral.

Robert married Alianor MOLEYNS before 5 Nov 1440. Alianor (daughter of Sir William MOLEYNS and Anne WHALESBOROUGH) was born in 1425; died in 1476. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Sir Thomas HUNGERFORD, Knt. was born in of Rowden in Chippenham; died in 1469 in Put to death near Salisbury.

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• Also Known As: 2nd Lord Hungerford, of Heytesbury, co. Wilts

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He was summoned to Parliament from 5 Sep 1450 by writs directed 'Roberto Hungerford seniori militi.'

Robert married Margaret DE BOTREAUXHeytesbury, co. Wilts. Margaret (daughter of William DE BOTREAUX and Elizabeth BEAUMONT) was born before 1422; died on 7 Feb 1477/8. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]