Robert Marmion, 1st Baron Marmion of Winteringham

Robert Marmion
Baron Marmion of Winteringham
Marmion of Winteringham:- vair, a fess gules
Born	bef.1200
Died	bef.Oct 1242
Spouse(s)	Amicia/Avice Fitz-Hugh
Issue William Marmion
Father	Robert Marmion, 3rd Baron Marmion of Tamworth
Mother	Phillipa (surname unknown)

Robert Marmion, Baron Marmion of Winteringham was an Anglo-Norman baron and rebel involved in the First Barons' War. He was referred to as Robert Marmion the Younger as his elder half-brother was also called Robert and known as Robert Marmion the Elder.

He was the son of Robert Marmion, 3rd Baron Marmion of Tamworth and his second wife Philippa (surname unknown).

In 1215 Robert paid King John 350l and five palfreys to marry Amicia/Avice the daughter of Jernigan Fitz-Hugh of West Tanfield from whom he gained lands in Yorkshire.

Robert joined in the rebellion against the cruel King John who confiscated his lands. When John died his son Henry tried to restore calm and in 1217 the Sheriff of Sussex was ordered to give Robert back his estates. On 15 May 1218 Robert paid the king 500l for custody of Tamworth and the rest of his elder brother Robert's lands as long as he continued to rebel. Robert the Elder finally made peace with the king in 1220 whereupon his lands, including Tamworth, were restored to him. Robert the Younger retained the lands at Winteringham, Coningsby, Quinton and Berwick which had been given to him by charter by his father.

In 1239 the Abbot of Mont Saint-Michel claimed the right to Wath which Robert held by his wife and the case was heard by the king. Robert offered to prove it was his by duel and the abbot stupidly accepted. The combatants fought in a place chosen by the king, with Robert bringing a large band of armed men with him. His champion was brought to the ground more than once but each time was rescued by his party. They eventually threatened to kill the abbot and his champion who, in fear of their lives, relinquished their claim to Wath.