William Dacre, 2nd Baron Dacre
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William Dacre, 2nd Baron Dacre (ca. 1319 – 1361) was an English
peer
. In the final months of his life he was also 3rd Baron Multon of Gilsland. In some sources he is called William de Dacre.
(ca. 1290–1339), by his marriage to Margaret de Multon
(died 1361), later suo jure Baroness Multon of Gilsland
.
Dacre inherited from his father (who commanded the English forces at the Battle of Dornock
) the Barony of Dacre
and from his mother that of Multon of Gilsland. He died childless in 1361 and was succeeded in the baronies by his brother Ralph, who was later succeeded by another brother, Hugh.
He was summoned to Parliament
on 25 November 1350.
Dacre held the Lancashire
manor
s of Skelmersdale
, Whiston
, Speke
, and Parr
, and he obtained a charter
for the holding of a three-day market
and moveable fair
at Prescot
, then also in Lancashire, to begin on the Wednesday following Corpus Christi
. In this grant, Dacre is described as "parson of the church of Prescote", and he was undoubtedly its patron. In 1375, his brother Ralph was the rector
of Prescot.
Dacre died in 1361, holding also the manor
of Halton in Lancashire.
Kingdom of England
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peer
Peerage of England
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. In the final months of his life he was also 3rd Baron Multon of Gilsland. In some sources he is called William de Dacre.
Life
Dacre was the son of Ralph Dacre, 1st Baron DacreRalph 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...
(ca. 1290–1339), by his marriage to Margaret de Multon
Margaret de Multon, 2nd Baroness Multon of Gilsland
Lady 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), later suo jure Baroness Multon of Gilsland
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...
.
Dacre inherited from his father (who commanded the English forces at the Battle of Dornock
Battle of Dornock
The Battle of Dornock was fought on the 25 March 1333 during the Second War of Scottish Independence.-Background:In 1333 Edward Balliol, a claimant to the Scottish throne, sought support from the English King Edward III. In exchange for ceding the region of Lothian to England, Balliol was given...
) the Barony of Dacre
Baron Dacre
Baron Dacre is a title that has been created three times in the Peerage of England, every time by writ. The first creation came in 1321 when Ralph Dacre was summoned to Parliament as Lord Dacre. He married Margaret, 2nd Baroness Multon of Gilsland, heiress of a large estate in Cumbria centred on...
and from his mother that of Multon of Gilsland. He died childless in 1361 and was succeeded in the baronies by his brother Ralph, who was later succeeded by another brother, Hugh.
He was summoned to Parliament
Parliament of England
The Parliament of England was the legislature of the Kingdom of England. In 1066, William of Normandy introduced a feudal system, by which he sought the advice of a council of tenants-in-chief and ecclesiastics before making laws...
on 25 November 1350.
Dacre held the Lancashire
Lancashire
Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England. It takes its name from the city of Lancaster, and is sometimes known as the County of Lancaster. Although Lancaster is still considered to be the county town, Lancashire County Council is based in Preston...
manor
Manorialism
Manorialism, an essential element of feudal society, was the organizing principle of rural economy that originated in the villa system of the Late Roman Empire, was widely practiced in medieval western and parts of central Europe, and was slowly replaced by the advent of a money-based market...
s of Skelmersdale
Skelmersdale
Skelmersdale is a town in West Lancashire, England. It lies on high-ground on the River Tawd, to the west of Wigan, to the northeast of Liverpool, south-southwest of Preston. As of 2006, Skelmersdale had a population of 38,813, down from 41,000 in 2004. The town is known locally as Skem.The...
, Whiston
Whiston, Merseyside
Whiston is a large village and civil parish within the Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley on Merseyside, England. At the 2001 Census the population was recorded as 13,629...
, Speke
Speke
Speke is an area of Liverpool, Merseyside, England, close to the boundaries of the Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley. It is south east of the city centre and to the west of the town of Widnes....
, and Parr
Parr, St Helens
Parr is a former village, now situated within St. Helens, England and is located towards the eastern side of the town. However the area dates back to the West Derby hundred district from the 12th century. The area is located within walking distance of St...
, and he obtained a charter
Charter
A charter is the grant of authority or rights, stating that the granter formally recognizes the prerogative of the recipient to exercise the rights specified...
for the holding of a three-day market
Market
A market is one of many varieties of systems, institutions, procedures, social relations and infrastructures whereby parties engage in exchange. While parties may exchange goods and services by barter, most markets rely on sellers offering their goods or services in exchange for money from buyers...
and moveable fair
Fair
A fair or fayre is a gathering of people to display or trade produce or other goods, to parade or display animals and often to enjoy associated carnival or funfair entertainment. It is normally of the essence of a fair that it is temporary; some last only an afternoon while others may ten weeks. ...
at Prescot
Prescot
Prescot is a town and civil parish, within the Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley in Merseyside, England. It is 8 miles to the east of Liverpool city centre and lies within the historic boundaries of Lancashire. At the 2001 Census, the population was 11,184 .Prescot marks the beginning of the...
, then also in Lancashire, to begin on the Wednesday following Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi (feast)
Corpus Christi is a Latin Rite solemnity, now designated the solemnity of The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ . It is also celebrated in some Anglican, Lutheran and Old Catholic Churches. Like Trinity Sunday and the Solemnity of Christ the King, it does not commemorate a particular event in...
. In this grant, Dacre is described as "parson of the church of Prescote", and he was undoubtedly its patron. In 1375, his brother Ralph was the rector
Rector
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of Prescot.
Dacre died in 1361, holding also the manor
Manorialism
Manorialism, an essential element of feudal society, was the organizing principle of rural economy that originated in the villa system of the Late Roman Empire, was widely practiced in medieval western and parts of central Europe, and was slowly replaced by the advent of a money-based market...
of Halton in Lancashire.