Sir Robert De Hungerford
- Born: Abt 1306, Heytesbury, Wiltshire, England
- Marriage (1): Geva Unkown
- Marriage (2): Eva Unknown
- Died: Jun 20, 1352, Hungerford, Berkshire, England about age 46
 General Notes:
Sir Robert de Hungerford died June 20, 1352 in Hungerford, England. I n the first year if the reign of King Edward III (1327), Sir Robert wa s appointed comissioner to certify to the Barons of the Exchecquer th e possessions, lands and tenements of Hugh Despencer, Earl of Winchest er and his son Hugh who, with others, was killed in the last year of t he reign of Edward II. In the 3rd Edward III (1329) he was appointed t o survey the dilapidation of Old Sarum Castle, the Roman name for Sali sbury, He served as steward to Ralph of Shrewsbury, Bishop of Bath an d Wells. Through his marriage, he acquired several manors and began t o establish the family position in Wiltshire. Sir Robert, distinguishe d by his piety, gave lands of great value to the wardens of the hospit al of St. John at Clne to maintan a priest to pray for the soul of hi s wife, for the health of his own soul, and souls of his parents, bene factors and all the faithful. If this trust were not fulfilled, the la nds were to devolve upon his youngest brother and heir, Sir Walter.
Sir married Geva Unkown.
Sir next married Eva Unknown.
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