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John Charlton, 1st Baron Charlton

c. 1268–1353 · 14th century

John Charlton, 1st Baron Charlton, was an English nobleman from Shropshire who married Hawise, heiress of the last prince of Powys Wenwynwyn, around 1309. He defended her inheritance against her uncles and became lord of Powis, a marcher lordship his descendants held into the 15th century. He also served Edward II as chamberlain of the royal household.

John Charlton, 1st Baron Charlton
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