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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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