NameIda De Tosny, 25G Grandmother
Birth1160
Death1204
Spouses
Birth5 Mar 1133, Le Mans, Anjou
Death6 Jul 1189, Chinon Castle, France
BurialFontevraud Abbey, France
ChildrenHugh (~1182-1225)
Notes for Ida De Tosny
Royal ward and mistress of King Henry II. In 1181 given in marriage by Henry to Roger Bigod, 2nd Earl of Norfolk.
Very likely daughter of Ralph IV de Tosny (died 1162) and Margaret de Beaumont.
Notes for Henry II (Curtmantle) (Spouse 1)
Known as Henry Curtmantle, Henry FitzEmpress or Henry Plantagenet.
Reigned 1154-1189. He ruled an empire that stretched from the Tweed to the Pyrenees. In spite of frequent hostilties with the French King his own family and rebellious Barons (culminating in the great revolt of 1173-74) and his quarrel with Thomas Becket, Henry maintained control over his possessions until shortly before his death. His judicial and administrative reforms which increased Royal control and influence at the expense of the Barons were of great constitutional importance. Introduced trial by Jury. Duke of Normandy.
Internet Sources
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Notes for Roger (Spouse 2)
Remained loyal to King John, yet one of the 25 barons appointed in the Magna Carta who were to monitor John’s conduct.