Gilbert, Lord Richard Fitz

Male Abt 1030 - 1090  (60 years)


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  • Name Gilbert, Richard Fitz  [1
    Title Lord 
    Birth Abt 1030  Brionne, Normandy Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Death 1090  Huntingdon, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Notes 
    • [dunbar_tree.FTW]

      Richard was Lord of Bienfaite and Orbec in Normandy and Lord of Clare of
      Tonbridge; Chief Justice of England; kinsman and companion of William the
      Conqueror. He founded the House of Clare during the Conquest, and played a
      major role in suppressing the revolt of 1075. His wife Rohese Giffard
      brought him the great estates of her family. Their son Walter founded
      Tintern Abbey. From this couple sprang the great house of Clare.
    Person ID I1192  Bratt Family Tree
    Last Modified 18 Jun 2016 

    Father Crispin, Ct. of Eu Et Brionne Giselbert 
    Marriage Yes, date unknown 
    Family ID F599  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Giffard, Rohese 
    Marriage Yes, date unknown 
    Children 
    +1. Clare, Gilbert de Earl Clare of Tunbridge   d. 1115
    Family ID F554  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 12 Aug 2015 

  • Sources 
    1. [S9] Albert E. Myers, Dunbar family tree.
      Date of Import: Mar 1, 2003