Hastings was created a Knight of the Bath in November 1501 , and succeeded to his father 's title between 4 and 15 November 1506 . In 1513 he served with King Henry VIII 's army in France , and was present when both Therouanne and Tournai were taken by the English forces . He was created Earl of Huntingdon on 8 December 1529 . On the same day his eldest son , Francis , gained a seat at the so-called Reformation Parliament . In 1536 he held a command in the forces which put down the rebellion called the Pilgrimage of Grace
Pilgrimage of Grace
Pilgrimage of Grace
George Hastings, 1st Earl of Huntingdon