William Hastings, 1st Baron Hastings

The Lord Hastings
Arms of William Hastings, 1st Baron Hastings, KG
Lord Chamberlain of the Household
In office
1461–1483
Vacant 1470–1471
MonarchEdward IV
Preceded byThe Earl of Salisbury
Succeeded byThe Viscount Lovell
Personal details
Bornc.1430
DiedJune 1483
Tower of London
SpouseKatherine Neville
ChildrenEdward Hastings, 2nd Baron Hastings
Sir William Hastings
Sir Richard Hastings
George Hastings
Anne Hastings, Countess of Shrewsbury
Elizabeth Hastings
Parent(s)Sir Leonard Hastings
Alice Camoys
Manticore badge of William, Lord Hastings, c.1470.

William Hastings, 1st Baron Hastings KG (c. 1431 – June 1483) was an English nobleman. A loyal follower of the House of York during the Wars of the Roses, he became a close friend and one of the most important courtiers of King Edward IV, whom he served as Lord Chamberlain. At the time of Edward's death he was one of the most powerful and richest men in England. He was executed following accusations of treason by Edward's brother and ultimate successor, Richard III. The date of his death is disputed; early histories give 13 June, which is the traditional date.