1st Baron Holand. Was secretary to Thomas, E. of Lancs., but was previously "a poor knight". Wars in Scot. with Edw I, 1303. Obtained territorial grants under Edw. II in co. Derby In insurrecrion against Edw II, he failed to help Thomas of Lancs, against the king & was taken prisoner & sent to Dover castle by the king. Later released, but the people were against him for failing Thomas. He was taken prisoner again in Oct 1328 in a wood near Windsor & beheaded. His head was sent to Henry, Earl of Lancaster.