Individual Details

Richard Fitzgilbert

(Abt 1024 - Abt 1090)

On William the Conquerer's death, Richard and other great Norman barons, including Odo of Bayeux, Robert, Count of Mortain, William fitz Osbern and Geoffrey of Coutances, led a rebellion against the rule of William Rufus in order to place Robert Curthose on the throne. However, most Normans inEngland remained loyal. William Rufus and his army successfully attacked the rebel strongholds at Tonbridge, Pevensey and Rochester.

Events

BirthAbt 1024Bienfaite, Normandy, France
DeathAbt 1090Saint Neot's, Huntingdonshire, England

Families

SpouseRohese GIFFARD (1034 - 1133)
ChildGilbert Sr FITZRICHARD (1065 - 1114)
FatherGilbert CRISPIN (1000 - 1040)
MotherGunnora D'AUNOU (984 - )
SiblingHesilia FITZGILBERT DE CRISPIN (1016 - 1086)