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Magna Carta: A Commentary on the Great Charter of King John20th Century · English

English baron who fled John's court in 1212, had his estates restored in 1213, and was chosen commander of the baronial army in 1215.

They chose as their commander, Robert Fitz–Walter, who, as though conducting a Crusade, styled himself piously and grandiloquently, “Marshal of the army of God and Holy Church.

v the years of crisis 1213 15 ¶

One of the minor conditions of John’s absolution was the restoration to Eustace de Vesci and Robert Fitz–Walter of the estates which, they persuaded Innocent, had been forfeited because of their loyalty to Rome.

iv richard i and john ¶

Two of the barons, Robert Fitz–Walter, afterwards the Marshal of the army which opposed John at Runnymede, and Eustace de Vesci, showed their knowledge of John’s suspicions by withdrawing secretly from his Court and taking to flight.

iv richard i and john ¶