William Inge (judge)
Sir William Inge | |
|---|---|
Thomas, Earl of Lancaster (as Lord High Steward) | |
| Chancellor | John Sandale |
| Preceded by | Roger Brabazon |
| Succeeded by | Henry le Scrope |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1260 Dunstable, Bedfordshire |
| Died | May 1322 (aged 61–62) |
| Nationality | English |
| Children | Joan la Zouche |
Sir William Inge (c. 1260 – May 1322) was an
In the early years of the fourteenth century, he accompanied King Edward I several times on the king's campaigns in Scotland.
After 1307, Inge remained close with the new king, Edward II, and acted as a commissioner in France in 1310–11. He was appointed justice of the common bench in 1313, and held this post until he was appointed Chief Justice of the King's Bench in 1316, upon the death of Roger Brabazon.[citation needed]
By this time, however, serious allegations of corruption had been raised against Inge. He was accused of, and convicted of, improper conduct over the purchase of the manor of Woodmansterne in Surrey.[1] Though the conviction came after he had been dismissed as Chief Justice, it is likely that the allegations contributed to his downfall. He took no part in public life after this.[citation needed]
Personal life and death
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Inge was married twice, and had one daughter by his first wife – Joan, who married Eon la Zouche, and when widowed from him Robert Moton of Peckleton. William Inge died some time shortly before 10 May 1322.
References
- ^ THE MANOR OF PECKLETON: INTRODUCTION BY S. H. SKILLINGTON www.le.ac.uk/lahs/downloads/PeckletonPagesfromVolume17.pdf
- Paul Brand (2004). "Inge, Sir William (c.1260–1322)". required.).