Abt 1030 - 1090 (60 years)
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Name |
Gilbert, Richard Fitz [1] |
Title |
Lord |
Birth |
Abt 1030 |
Brionne, Normandy [1] |
Gender |
Male |
Death |
1090 |
Huntingdon, England [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.
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Person ID |
I1192 |
Bratt Family Tree |
Last Modified |
18 Jun 2016 |
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Sources |
- [S9] Albert E. Myers, Dunbar family tree.
Date of Import: Mar 1, 2003
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