fitz Gilbert (aka de Clare), Richard

Birth Name fitz Gilbert (aka de Clare), Richard
Gender male
Age at Death about 66 years

Narrative

Richard was also known as Richard de Clare. He gained the title of Lord of Bienfaite. Richard fitz Gilbert also went by the nick-name of Richard de Bienfaite. He gained the title of Lord of Orbec [Normandy]. Circa 1066 he accompanied William the Conqueror to England. He received 176 Lordships, 95 in Suffolk. He was created 1st Lord of Clare [feudal baron]. In 1075 He helped to suppress the revolt. He held the office of Joint Chief Justiciar.
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Events

Event Date Place Description Sources
Death 1090      
Birth about 1024      

Parents

Relation to main person Name Birth date Death date Relation within this family (if not by birth)
Father fitz Godfrey, Gilbert ‘Crispin’, Comte de Brionneabout 10001039
Mother d'Aunou, Gunnoraabout 984
         fitz Gilbert (aka de Clare), Richard about 1024 1090

Families

Family of fitz Gilbert (aka de Clare), Richard and Giffard, Rohese
Married Wife Giffard, Rohese ( * 1034 + after 1113 )
   
Event Date Place Description Sources
Marriage about 1054      
  Children
Name Birth Date Death Date
fitz Richard, Gilbertbefore 10661114