Family Card - Person Sheet
Family Card - Person Sheet
NameRobert Fitzroy 1st Earl Of Gloucester, 25G Grandfather
Birthbef 1100
Death31 Oct 1147, Bristol Castle
BurialSt James’ Priory, Bristol
FatherHenry I (Beauclerc) King Of England (~1068-1135)
MotherUnknown
Spouses
1Mabel FitzRobert, 25G Grandmother
Birth1090, Gloucestershire, England
Death29 Sep 1157, Bristol, Gloucestershire
BurialSt James’ Priory, Bristol
FatherRobert Fitzhamon (-1107)
MotherSybil De Montgomery
ChildrenWilliam Fitz Robert (1116-1183)
Maud Of Gloucester (-1189)
Notes for Robert Fitzroy 1st Earl Of Gloucester
The oldest of Henry I’s illegitimate children.
Founded St James’ Priory in Bristol.
During the Anarchy, he was the most important leader of the Angevin armies who supported his half-sister Empress Matilda. When Robert died the Anarchy effectively came to and end.
Founded St James’ Priory in Bristol.
During the Anarchy, he was the most important leader of the Angevin armies who supported his half-sister Empress Matilda. When Robert died the Anarchy effectively came to and end.