Thomas Holland, 1st Baron Holand was an English nobleman born around 1350. He was the son of Thomas Holland, 2nd Earl of Kent and Joan of Kent, making him part of a prominent family. He became a significant figure during the Hundred Years' War and served as a soldier and diplomat. In 1381, he was granted the title of Baron Holand. He played a role in various military campaigns and was involved in the politics of his time. Thomas Holland died in 1400, leaving behind a legacy tied to the English nobility and the conflicts of his era.