English judge
Sir Francis Rodes (c. 1530–1588) of Barlborough Hall in the parish of Barlborough, Derbyshire, was an English judge who took part in the trial of Mary, Queen of Scots. He built Barlborough Hall and was one of the founders of Netherthorpe School.
- ^ Glover, Stephen, History of the County of Derby, Part 2, 1829, pedigree of Rodes, p.83 [1]