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Robert de Welles, 2nd Baron Welles

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Occupation
  
Peerage of England

Family
  
de Welles

Predecessor
  
Adam de Welles, 1st Baron Welles

Successor
  
Adam de Welles, 3rd Baron Welles

Father
  
Adam de Welles, 1st Baron Welles

Died
  
August 1320, East Lindsey, United Kingdom

Robert de Welles, 2nd Baron de Welles, Constable of Pendragon Castle was the son of Adam de Welles, 1st Lord of Welles (1249-1311) and Joan d'Engayne (1265-1315). He married Maud de Clare, daughter of Thomas de Clare, Lord of Thomond (1245–1287) in 1315 without royal licence. It is said that he did, in fact, have a daughter by Maud de Clare, but historical evidence remains elusive. The Barony de Welles passed to his brother, Adam de Welles, 3rd Baron Welles (1304–1345) on his death.

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Robert de Welles, 2nd Baron Welles Wikipedia