Thomas de Multon, 1st Baron Multon of Gilsland
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Lord Thomas de Multon was the first Baron Multon of Gilsland
. He married Eleanor de Burgh daughter of Richard de Burgh
2nd Earl of Ulster
, Richard's other daughter Elizabeth de Burgh
married King Robert the Bruce
of Scotland. The title Baron Multon of Gilsland was created once in the Peerage of England
. On 26 August 1307 Thomas de Multon was summoned to parliament as Baron Multon, of Gilsland, from 26 August 1307, to 26 November 1313. He was engaged in many of the Scottish wars and subsequently obtained many immunities from the crown in the shape of grants for fairs and markets upon his many manors. He died in 1313 leaving an only daughter and heiress, Margaret who inherited the title and estates. She married Ranulph (Ralph) de Dacre
, who was summoned to parliament as Lord Dacre in 1321. The title and estates after Margaret inherited them was conveyed to the Dacre
family.
Thomas is the Great, Great Grandson of Thomas de Multon (died 1240).
Baron Multon of Gilsland
The title Baron Multon of Gillesland was created once in the Peerage of England, when on 26 August 1307 Thomas de Multon was summoned to parliament. At his death, his daughter Margaret inherited the title; she was married to Ralph Dacre, who was summoned to parliament as Baron Dacre and not as...
. He married Eleanor de Burgh daughter of Richard de Burgh
Richard Óg de Burgh, 2nd Earl of Ulster
Richard Óg de Burgh, 2nd Earl of Ulster and 3rd Baron of Connaught , called The Red Earl, was one of the most powerful Irish nobles of the late 13th and early 14th centuries.-Early life:...
2nd Earl of Ulster
Earl of Ulster
The title of Earl of Ulster has been created several times in the Peerage of Ireland and Peerage of the United Kingdom. Currently, the title is a subsidiary title of the Duke of Gloucester, and is used as a courtesy title by the Duke's son, Alexander Windsor, Earl of Ulster...
, Richard's other daughter Elizabeth de Burgh
Elizabeth de Burgh
Elizabeth de Burgh was the second wife and the only queen consort of King Robert I of Scotland.-Life:She was born in Dunfermline, Fife in Scotland, the daughter of the powerful Richard Óg de Burgh, 2nd Earl of Ulster and his wife Margarite de Burgh...
married King Robert the Bruce
Robert I of Scotland
Robert I , popularly known as Robert the Bruce , was King of Scots from March 25, 1306, until his death in 1329.His paternal ancestors were of Scoto-Norman heritage , and...
of Scotland. The title Baron Multon of Gilsland was created once in the Peerage of England
Peerage of England
The Peerage of England comprises all peerages created in the Kingdom of England before the Act of Union in 1707. In that year, the Peerages of England and Scotland were replaced by one Peerage of Great Britain....
. On 26 August 1307 Thomas de Multon was summoned to parliament as Baron Multon, of Gilsland, from 26 August 1307, to 26 November 1313. He was engaged in many of the Scottish wars and subsequently obtained many immunities from the crown in the shape of grants for fairs and markets upon his many manors. He died in 1313 leaving an only daughter and heiress, Margaret who inherited the title and estates. She married Ranulph (Ralph) de Dacre
Ralph Dacre, 1st Baron Dacre
Ralph Dacre, 1st Baron Dacre was an English peer.Dacre was the son of Sir William Dacre of Cumberland.In 1321 he was summoned to the House of Lords as Lord Dacre. In 1331 he was appointed High Sheriff of Cumberland and Governor of Carlisle. He married Margaret de Multon, Baroness Multon of Gilsland...
, who was summoned to parliament as Lord Dacre in 1321. The title and estates after Margaret inherited them was conveyed to the Dacre
Dacre
Dacre may refer to:*Dacre, Cumbria, England*Dacre, North Yorkshire, England*Dacre, New ZealandPeople with the name Dacre:*Baron Dacre, an English hereditary title*Charlotte Dacre , English author...
family.
- Margaret de Multon, 2nd Baroness Multon of GilslandMargaret de Multon, 2nd Baroness Multon of GilslandLady Margaret de Multon was the second to hold the title Baroness Multon of Gilsland. The title Baron Multon of Gilsland was created once in the Peerage of England. On 26 August 1307 Thomas de Multon was summoned to parliament as Baron Multon of Gilsland. As the only daughter and heiress, Margaret...
(died 1361)
Thomas is the Great, Great Grandson of Thomas de Multon (died 1240).