Thomas Fleming, 2nd Baron Slane
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Thomas Fleming Lord Slane was a member of the Irish Parliament from 1394-1395.
Thomas was the son of Simon Fleming, 1st Baron Slane
. He was the commander of the guardians of the peace in County Meath
in about 1385. He was knighted in 1396. In 1412 he was licensed to hold a market and fair at Drumconrath
in County Meath.
Thomas was the son of Simon Fleming, 1st Baron Slane
Simon Fleming, 1st Baron Slane
Simon Fleming is the first Baron of Slane whose holding of the title can be conclusively established.Fleming was a descendant of Archembald le Fleming of Bratton Fleming, Devon, who was alive in 1087...
. He was the commander of the guardians of the peace in County Meath
County Meath
County Meath is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Mid-East Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the ancient Kingdom of Mide . Meath County Council is the local authority for the county...
in about 1385. He was knighted in 1396. In 1412 he was licensed to hold a market and fair at Drumconrath
Drumconrath
Drumconrath or Drumcondra is a small historic village situated in north County Meath, Ireland. It is twinned with the village of Saltmills, County Wexford. The strong bond between the two villages was forged in the 1950s when engineers from Drumconrath helped to rebuild the historic bridge in...
in County Meath.
Sources
- [G. E. C., ed. Geoffrey F. White. The Complete Peerage. (London: St. Chaterine Press, 1953) Vol. XII, Part 1, p. 4-5.