Marshal of the Army of God and the Holy Church explained

Marshal of the Army of God and the Holy Church
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Label1:First Marshal
Label2:Last Marshal
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Data4:by 5 May 1215
Label5:Date of Marshalship lapsing
Data5:8 December 1235
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The Marshal of the Army of God and the Holy Church was the title displayed from 1215 by Robert Fitzwalter,[1] the leader of the baronial opposition against John, King of England and one of the twenty-five sureties of Magna Carta. He was feudal baron of Little Dunmow, Essex[2] and constable of Baynard's Castle, in London, to which was annexed the hereditary office of castellain and chief banneret of the City of London. He was elected by his fellow barons, and held the title at least from when the rebels armed themselves in Lincolnshire and formally defied King John. He retained the title at least until he received back the custody of Hertford castle in June. He died on 9 December 1235, and is buried in the Priory Church in Little Dunmow.

Robert I

Marshal of the Army of God and the Holy Church Robert Fitzwalter Baron of Little Dunmow, Constable of Baynard's Castle, Castellain and Chief Banneret of the City of London, member of the Security Council of the Barons as enshrined in Magna Carta.

Marshal of the Army of God and the Holy Church (1215–1235)

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Baron FitzWalterRobert Fitzwalterby 5 May 12158 December 1235Unclaimed by son, Sir Walter Fitzwalter

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  1. Also spelled FitzWalter, fitzWalter, etc.
  2. Book: Sanders, I. J. . English Baronies. Oxford. 1960. 129.