Robert Hales (knight)

Sir

Robert Hales
The murder of Archbishop Simon Sudbury and Hales at the Tower of London
Bornc. 1325
High Halden, Kent, England
Died14 June 1381(1381-06-14) (aged 55–56)
Tower Hill, London, England
Service years1372–1377
RankAdmiral of the West

Sir Robert Hales (c. 1325 – 14 June 1381) was an English knight who served as Grand Prior (commander) of the Knights Hospitaller of England, Lord High Treasurer, and Admiral of the West. He was killed during the Peasants' Revolt alongside the Archbishop of Canterbury Simon Sudbury.

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