The title Baron Hastings is an ancient one in the Peerage of England. It was created in 1295 by writ. The third Baron was created Earl of Pembroke, but the earldom became extinct in 1389, when there were no heirs of the first Earl surviving. At the death of the fifteenth baron in 1542, the barony went into abeyance for over 299 years, until the abeyance was terminated in favour of Jacob Astley in 1841.
William Hastings, 1st BaronHastings of Hungerford (~1431 - 1483) became one of the great powers of the realm during the reign of Edward IV of England, but was abruptly executed by Richard III.
Hastings father was Sir Leonard Hastings, who had a modest estate in Leicestershire and Gloucestershire, where the family had long been established.
Hastings lands were not forfeited as is usual in the case of treason, and during the reign of Henry VII his son was allowed to succeed to his baronial title.
William Hastings, 1st BaronHastings of Hungerford (~1431 - 1483) became one of the great powers of the realm during the reign of Edward IV of England, but was abruptly executed by Richard III.
Thus Hastings was second cousin to Edward IV, and to the Earl of Northumberland.
Hastings lands were not forfeited as is usual in the case of treason, and during the reign of Henry VII his son was allowed to succeed to his baronial title.
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