Hastings, William, first Baron Hastings
(c. 1430–1483)
- Rosemary Horrox
Extract
Hastings, William, first Baron Hastings (c. 1430–1483), courtier and administrator, was the eldest son and heir of Sir Leonard Hastings of Kirby, Leicestershire, and Alice, daughter of Thomas, Lord Camoys.
William Hastings was aged twenty-four and more at his father's death in October 1455. ...