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Walter FitzAlan
(1105 - 2 Feb 1177)
''Helen Peverel was supposed to have married Walter's brother William (though she didn't).
} for most of these kids. Wikipedia shows Alan, Simon, Marjory (called Margaret), and two others, Walter and Christian. MedLands shows Alan (who it thinks is the son of an earlier wife) plus Margaret and Eschina (who may be the daughters of their mother's later husbands).
}Walter FitzAlan; made hereditary Great Steward of Scotland by David I, founder of Paisley Priory c 1163; lay brother of Benedictine Order; repelled an invasion of Renfrewshire by the Islesmen 1164; married Eschyne de Molle (widow of Robert de Croc), probably daughter of Thomas of the Lundins and sister of Malcolm, 1st hereditary Doorward of Scotland, and died 1177. [Burke's Peerage]
* [http://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/SCOTLAND.htm#WalterFitzAlandied1177B MedLands].
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_fitz_Alan Wikipedia page].* [http://our-royal-titled-noble-and-commoner-ancestors.com/p155.htm#i4652 Marlyn Lewis].
=== Notes ===
: Note N330More History
:
: History
: : It is believed that Saint Mirin (also spelt Saint Mirren, hence the name of the local football team: St. Mirren F.C.) founded a community on this site in 7th century. Some time after his death a shrine to the Saint was established becoming a popular site of pilgrimage and veneration. The name Paisley may derive from the Brythonic Passeleg, 'basilica' (derived from the Greek), ie. 'major church', recalling an early, though undocumented, ecclesiastical importance.
: : In 1163, Walter FitzAlan, the first High Steward of Scotland issued a charter for a priory to be set up on land owned by him in Paisley. Thirteen monks came from the Cluniac priory at Much Wenlock in Shropshire to found the community at Paisley which grew so rapidly that it was raised to the status of abbey in 1245. In 1307, Edward I of England had the abbey burned down. However, it was rebuilt later in the 14th century.
: : In 1316 Marjorie Bruce, daughter of Robert I of Scotland and wife of Walter Stewart, the sixth High Steward of Scotland, was out riding near the abbey. Heavily pregnant at the time, she fell from her horse and was taken to Paisley Abbey where she gave birth to King Robert II. However, Marjorie Bruce died and is buried at the Abbey. In the abbey itself there are signs which indicate that Marjorie's baby was cut out of her womb, a caesarean delivery long before anaesthesia was available. A cairn, at the junction of Dundonald Road and Renfrew Road, approximately one mile to the north of the Abbey, marks the spot where she reputedly fell from her horse.
: : A succession of fires and the collapse of the tower in the 15th and 16th centuries left the building in a partially ruined state. Although the western section was still used for worship, the eastern section was widely plundered for its stone.
: : From 1858 to 1928, the north porch and the eastern choir were reconstructed on the remains of the ruined walls by the architect Macgregor Chalmers. After his death, work on the choir was completed by Sir Robert Lorimer.[1]
: : In 1244, monks from Paisley founded Crossraguel Abbey in Carrick, Ayrshire.
:
: Points of interest: Paisley Abbey is the burial place of all six High Stewards of Scotland, Marjorie Bruce who was the mother of Robert II and the wives of Robert II and King Robert III.[citation needed]
: : The Celtic Barochan Cross, once sited near the village of Houston, Renfrewshire, is now to be found inside the abbey. The Cross is thought to date from the 10th century.[citation needed]
: : In the early 1990s, an ancient vaulted drain of extremely fine construction, probably 13th century in date, was rediscovered running from the abbey to the White Cart. This was excavated and many items discovered.[2][3] [4] Some of these are now on display in the abbey. These include a slate with music marked on it - which is believed to the oldest example of polyphonic music found in Scotland.[5]
: : A tomb in the choir incorporating a much restored female effigy is widely believed to be that of Marjorie Bruce. Although there is no evidence that she is buried at exactly that location, her remains are thought to be within the abbey. The tomb is reconstructed from fragments of different origin - the base, is likely to have originally formed part of the pulpitum of the Abbey (a stone screen separating nave and choir), such as survives at Glasgow Cathedral.[citation needed]
: : The Abbey organ is reputedly one of the finest in Scotland and was originally built by the French organ builder Cavaillé-Coll of Paris in 1872. Since then it has been rebuilt and extended three times. The present organ has 4 manuals, 65 stops and 5448 pipes.
:
: Walter fitz Alan, 1st Great Steward of Scotland: Walter fitz Alan, 1st Great Steward of Scotland was the son of Alan fitz Flaald and Aveline de Hesdin. He died circa 1177.: Walter fitz Alan, 1st Great Steward of Scotland gained the title of 1st Great Steward of Scotland.
: : Child of Walter fitz Alan, 1st Great Steward of Scotland and Eochyna de Molle
: Alan Stewart, 2nd Great Steward of Scotland+ d. c 1204
:
: First High Steward of Scotland: The title of High Steward or Great Steward was given in the 12th century to Walter Fitzalan
:
: Walter Fitzalan: Walter fitz Alan , was the 1st hereditary High Steward of Scotland , and described as "a Norman by culture and by blood a Breton"...
: : , whose descendants became the House of Stewart. In 1371, the last High Steward inherited the throne, and thereafter the title of High Steward of Scotland has been held as a subsidiary title to that of Duke of Rothesay
: Duke of Rothesay: The title Duke of Rothesay was the official title possessed by the heir apparent to the throne of the Kingdom of Scotland. A separate Scottish throne has not existed de facto since 1603 when James VI of Scotland acceded to the throne of England when the House of Tudor died out, creating a personal...
:
: , held by the heir-apparent. Thus, currently, The Prince of Wales
: Charles, Prince of Wales: Charles, Prince of Wales is the eldest child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Since 1952, he has been heir apparent to the thrones of the Commonwealth realms. After earning a bachelor of arts from Trinity College, Cambridge, Charles served a tour of duty with Royal Navy...
:
: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: Walter Fitzalan (died 1177), was the 1st hereditary High Steward of Scotland (c1150-1177), and described as "a Norman by culture and by blood a Breton".[1] He was the second son of a Breton knight, Alan fitzFlaad, feudal lord of Oswestry, by his spouse Ada or Adeline, daughter of Ernoulf de Hesdin.[2][3]
: To Scotland: When The Anarchy took hold in England and civil war between Empress Matilda and Stephen, Walter rallied to the support of the Empress.[4] Her cause lost, Walter befriended David I who was an uncle of Matilda, and became, appropriately, David's Dapifer or Steward. Accompanied by his brother Simon,[5] Walter came to Scotland about 1136 [6] and fought for Scotland at the Battle of the Standard at Northallerton in 1138 under the command of David I's son, Prince Henry.
:
: Career: He was subsequently appointed by King David I, Steward of Scotland; in 1157 it was confirmed as a hereditary office. David also granted him what eventually comprised Renfrewshire, for the service of five knights[7]; the lands of Paisley, Pollock, Cathcart, and Ayrshire, reconfirmed in a charter in 1157 by Malcolm IV. In 1163 Walter founded, first at Renfrew but shortly afterwards at Paisley, a house of monks of the Cluniac order drawn from from the priory of Much Wenlock, in his native county of Shropshire.[8] Walter acquired directly from the Crown the Berwickshire estates of Birkenside and Legerwood on the eastern or left bank of the Leader Water[9] and presented to the monks the church of Legerwood, which they held from 1164 until the Reformation in 1560.[10] The monastery steadily grew and by 1219 became Paisley Abbey.
: : In 1164 he led a force which defeated Somerled, King of the Hebrides (Gaelic "ri Innse Gall") in the Battle of Renfrew.
:
: Death: Walter, The Steward, died in 1177 and was interred in the monastery at Paisley, the burying-place of his family before their later accession to the throne.[11]
:
: Marriage: Walter Fitzalan was married to Eschyna de Londoniis, heiress of Uchtred de Molla (Molle) & Huntlaw (territorial designations, not then surnames) [12][13] and widow of Robert Croc. Upon Walter's death his widow married Henry de Molle,[14] whose new surname is probably taken from his wife's lands.
:
: She and Walter had three children:
:
: Alan FitzWalter
: Walter FitzWalter[15]
: Margaret FitzWalter[16]
:
: Notes: ^ Mackenzie, A. M., MA., D.Litt., The Rise of the Stewarts, London, 1935, pps.8 -9.
: ^ Round, J. H., Studies in Peerage, p.123: ^ Nisbet, Alexander, Systems of Heraldry, Edinburgh, 1722. Vol.2, first section, p.53.: ^ Ritchie, R. L. Graeme, The Normans in Scotland, Edinburgh University Press, 1954, p.281
: ^ Anderson (1867) vol.ix, p.512: ^ Professor Geoffrey W. S. Barrow, The Anglo-Norman Era in Scottish History, Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1980, ISBN 0-19-822473-7 page 64-5, where it is stated that Walter son of Alan came to Scotland about 1136 and served as "dapifer" or Steward successively to kings David I, Malcolm IV, and William the Lion.: ^ Ritchie, R. L. Graeme, The Normans in Scotland, Edinburgh University Press, 1954, [p.280: ^ Burke, Messrs., John and John Bernard, The Royal Families of England, Scotland, and Wales &c., volume 2, London, 1851, p. xl.: ^ Professor Geoffrey W. S. Barrow, The Anglo-Norman Era in Scottish History, Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1980, ISBN 0-19-822473-7 page 65: ^ Binnie, Dr.G.A.C., The Churches and Graveyards of Berwickshire, Berwick-upon-Tweed, 1995, p.344, ISBN 0-9526805-0-5: ^ Anderson, William,The Scottish Nation, Edinburgh, 1867, vol.ix, p.512: ^ Simpson (1713); Burke, Messrs., John and John Bernard, The Royal Families of England, Scotland, and Wales, &c., volume 2, London, 1851, p.xl; Mackenzie, A. M., MA., D.Litt., The Rise of the Stewarts, London, 1935, pps.8 -9.
: ^ Ritchie (1954) p.281
: ^ Ritchie (1954) p.281
: ^ Simpson (1713).
: ^ Simpson (1713).
:
: High Steward: Walter fitz Alan (original spelling) was the first appointed "High Steward " in Scotland. The steward was origanally the person who placed the dishes and set the tables. The steward soon rose in rank due to being in favor of the King and began to reside over coronations and festivals. He was then given titles and lands and was given a royal status. So his desendants were given the title of Steward and the last name of Stewart. The Stewarts later married into the family of Tudor by marring Margaret Tudor, sister to Henry VIII.
:
[[Category:High Stewards of Scotland]]Walter fitz Alan was married to Eschyna de Londoniis, heiress of Uchtred de Molla (Molle) & Huntlaw (territorial designations, not then surnames) [11][12] and widow of Robert Croc. Upon Walter's death his widow married Henry de Molle,[12] whose new surname is probably taken from his wife's lands.
She and Walter had issue:Alan fitz Walter, married firstly Eva, allegedly a daughter of Sweyn Thorsson, secondly Alesta, daughter of Morggán, Earl of Mar.
Walter fitz Walter[13]
Simon fitz Walter
Margaret fitz Walter,[13] married Robert de Montgomery of Eaglesham.Christiana fitz Walter, married firstly William de Brus, Lord of Annandale, secondly Patrick, Earl of Dunbar.
The title of High Steward or Great Steward was given in the 12th century to Walter Fitzalan, whose descendants became the House of Stewart. In 1371, the last High Steward inherited the throne, and thereafter the title of High Steward of Scotland has been held as a subsidiary title to that of Duke of Rothesay, held by the heir-apparent. Thus, currently, The Prince of Wales is High Steward of Scotland, sometimes known as the Prince and Great Steward of Scotland.
''This profile is a collaborative work-in-progress. Can you contribute information or sources?''
} for most of these kids. Wikipedia shows Alan, Simon, Marjory (called Margaret), and two others, Walter and Christian. MedLands shows Alan (who it thinks is the son of an earlier wife) plus Margaret and Eschina (who may be the daughters of their mother's later husbands).
}Walter FitzAlan; made hereditary Great Steward of Scotland by David I, founder of Paisley Priory c 1163; lay brother of Benedictine Order; repelled an invasion of Renfrewshire by the Islesmen 1164; married Eschyne de Molle (widow of Robert de Croc), probably daughter of Thomas of the Lundins and sister of Malcolm, 1st hereditary Doorward of Scotland, and died 1177. [Burke's Peerage]
* [http://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/SCOTLAND.htm#WalterFitzAlandied1177B MedLands].
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_fitz_Alan Wikipedia page].* [http://our-royal-titled-noble-and-commoner-ancestors.com/p155.htm#i4652 Marlyn Lewis].
=== Notes ===
: Note N330More History
:
: History
: : It is believed that Saint Mirin (also spelt Saint Mirren, hence the name of the local football team: St. Mirren F.C.) founded a community on this site in 7th century. Some time after his death a shrine to the Saint was established becoming a popular site of pilgrimage and veneration. The name Paisley may derive from the Brythonic Passeleg, 'basilica' (derived from the Greek), ie. 'major church', recalling an early, though undocumented, ecclesiastical importance.
: : In 1163, Walter FitzAlan, the first High Steward of Scotland issued a charter for a priory to be set up on land owned by him in Paisley. Thirteen monks came from the Cluniac priory at Much Wenlock in Shropshire to found the community at Paisley which grew so rapidly that it was raised to the status of abbey in 1245. In 1307, Edward I of England had the abbey burned down. However, it was rebuilt later in the 14th century.
: : In 1316 Marjorie Bruce, daughter of Robert I of Scotland and wife of Walter Stewart, the sixth High Steward of Scotland, was out riding near the abbey. Heavily pregnant at the time, she fell from her horse and was taken to Paisley Abbey where she gave birth to King Robert II. However, Marjorie Bruce died and is buried at the Abbey. In the abbey itself there are signs which indicate that Marjorie's baby was cut out of her womb, a caesarean delivery long before anaesthesia was available. A cairn, at the junction of Dundonald Road and Renfrew Road, approximately one mile to the north of the Abbey, marks the spot where she reputedly fell from her horse.
: : A succession of fires and the collapse of the tower in the 15th and 16th centuries left the building in a partially ruined state. Although the western section was still used for worship, the eastern section was widely plundered for its stone.
: : From 1858 to 1928, the north porch and the eastern choir were reconstructed on the remains of the ruined walls by the architect Macgregor Chalmers. After his death, work on the choir was completed by Sir Robert Lorimer.[1]
: : In 1244, monks from Paisley founded Crossraguel Abbey in Carrick, Ayrshire.
:
: Points of interest: Paisley Abbey is the burial place of all six High Stewards of Scotland, Marjorie Bruce who was the mother of Robert II and the wives of Robert II and King Robert III.[citation needed]
: : The Celtic Barochan Cross, once sited near the village of Houston, Renfrewshire, is now to be found inside the abbey. The Cross is thought to date from the 10th century.[citation needed]
: : In the early 1990s, an ancient vaulted drain of extremely fine construction, probably 13th century in date, was rediscovered running from the abbey to the White Cart. This was excavated and many items discovered.[2][3] [4] Some of these are now on display in the abbey. These include a slate with music marked on it - which is believed to the oldest example of polyphonic music found in Scotland.[5]
: : A tomb in the choir incorporating a much restored female effigy is widely believed to be that of Marjorie Bruce. Although there is no evidence that she is buried at exactly that location, her remains are thought to be within the abbey. The tomb is reconstructed from fragments of different origin - the base, is likely to have originally formed part of the pulpitum of the Abbey (a stone screen separating nave and choir), such as survives at Glasgow Cathedral.[citation needed]
: : The Abbey organ is reputedly one of the finest in Scotland and was originally built by the French organ builder Cavaillé-Coll of Paris in 1872. Since then it has been rebuilt and extended three times. The present organ has 4 manuals, 65 stops and 5448 pipes.
:
: Walter fitz Alan, 1st Great Steward of Scotland: Walter fitz Alan, 1st Great Steward of Scotland was the son of Alan fitz Flaald and Aveline de Hesdin. He died circa 1177.: Walter fitz Alan, 1st Great Steward of Scotland gained the title of 1st Great Steward of Scotland.
: : Child of Walter fitz Alan, 1st Great Steward of Scotland and Eochyna de Molle
: Alan Stewart, 2nd Great Steward of Scotland+ d. c 1204
:
: First High Steward of Scotland: The title of High Steward or Great Steward was given in the 12th century to Walter Fitzalan
:
: Walter Fitzalan: Walter fitz Alan , was the 1st hereditary High Steward of Scotland , and described as "a Norman by culture and by blood a Breton"...
: : , whose descendants became the House of Stewart. In 1371, the last High Steward inherited the throne, and thereafter the title of High Steward of Scotland has been held as a subsidiary title to that of Duke of Rothesay
: Duke of Rothesay: The title Duke of Rothesay was the official title possessed by the heir apparent to the throne of the Kingdom of Scotland. A separate Scottish throne has not existed de facto since 1603 when James VI of Scotland acceded to the throne of England when the House of Tudor died out, creating a personal...
:
: , held by the heir-apparent. Thus, currently, The Prince of Wales
: Charles, Prince of Wales: Charles, Prince of Wales is the eldest child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Since 1952, he has been heir apparent to the thrones of the Commonwealth realms. After earning a bachelor of arts from Trinity College, Cambridge, Charles served a tour of duty with Royal Navy...
:
: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: Walter Fitzalan (died 1177), was the 1st hereditary High Steward of Scotland (c1150-1177), and described as "a Norman by culture and by blood a Breton".[1] He was the second son of a Breton knight, Alan fitzFlaad, feudal lord of Oswestry, by his spouse Ada or Adeline, daughter of Ernoulf de Hesdin.[2][3]
: To Scotland: When The Anarchy took hold in England and civil war between Empress Matilda and Stephen, Walter rallied to the support of the Empress.[4] Her cause lost, Walter befriended David I who was an uncle of Matilda, and became, appropriately, David's Dapifer or Steward. Accompanied by his brother Simon,[5] Walter came to Scotland about 1136 [6] and fought for Scotland at the Battle of the Standard at Northallerton in 1138 under the command of David I's son, Prince Henry.
:
: Career: He was subsequently appointed by King David I, Steward of Scotland; in 1157 it was confirmed as a hereditary office. David also granted him what eventually comprised Renfrewshire, for the service of five knights[7]; the lands of Paisley, Pollock, Cathcart, and Ayrshire, reconfirmed in a charter in 1157 by Malcolm IV. In 1163 Walter founded, first at Renfrew but shortly afterwards at Paisley, a house of monks of the Cluniac order drawn from from the priory of Much Wenlock, in his native county of Shropshire.[8] Walter acquired directly from the Crown the Berwickshire estates of Birkenside and Legerwood on the eastern or left bank of the Leader Water[9] and presented to the monks the church of Legerwood, which they held from 1164 until the Reformation in 1560.[10] The monastery steadily grew and by 1219 became Paisley Abbey.
: : In 1164 he led a force which defeated Somerled, King of the Hebrides (Gaelic "ri Innse Gall") in the Battle of Renfrew.
:
: Death: Walter, The Steward, died in 1177 and was interred in the monastery at Paisley, the burying-place of his family before their later accession to the throne.[11]
:
: Marriage: Walter Fitzalan was married to Eschyna de Londoniis, heiress of Uchtred de Molla (Molle) & Huntlaw (territorial designations, not then surnames) [12][13] and widow of Robert Croc. Upon Walter's death his widow married Henry de Molle,[14] whose new surname is probably taken from his wife's lands.
:
: She and Walter had three children:
:
: Alan FitzWalter
: Walter FitzWalter[15]
: Margaret FitzWalter[16]
:
: Notes: ^ Mackenzie, A. M., MA., D.Litt., The Rise of the Stewarts, London, 1935, pps.8 -9.
: ^ Round, J. H., Studies in Peerage, p.123: ^ Nisbet, Alexander, Systems of Heraldry, Edinburgh, 1722. Vol.2, first section, p.53.: ^ Ritchie, R. L. Graeme, The Normans in Scotland, Edinburgh University Press, 1954, p.281
: ^ Anderson (1867) vol.ix, p.512: ^ Professor Geoffrey W. S. Barrow, The Anglo-Norman Era in Scottish History, Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1980, ISBN 0-19-822473-7 page 64-5, where it is stated that Walter son of Alan came to Scotland about 1136 and served as "dapifer" or Steward successively to kings David I, Malcolm IV, and William the Lion.: ^ Ritchie, R. L. Graeme, The Normans in Scotland, Edinburgh University Press, 1954, [p.280: ^ Burke, Messrs., John and John Bernard, The Royal Families of England, Scotland, and Wales &c., volume 2, London, 1851, p. xl.: ^ Professor Geoffrey W. S. Barrow, The Anglo-Norman Era in Scottish History, Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1980, ISBN 0-19-822473-7 page 65: ^ Binnie, Dr.G.A.C., The Churches and Graveyards of Berwickshire, Berwick-upon-Tweed, 1995, p.344, ISBN 0-9526805-0-5: ^ Anderson, William,The Scottish Nation, Edinburgh, 1867, vol.ix, p.512: ^ Simpson (1713); Burke, Messrs., John and John Bernard, The Royal Families of England, Scotland, and Wales, &c., volume 2, London, 1851, p.xl; Mackenzie, A. M., MA., D.Litt., The Rise of the Stewarts, London, 1935, pps.8 -9.
: ^ Ritchie (1954) p.281
: ^ Ritchie (1954) p.281
: ^ Simpson (1713).
: ^ Simpson (1713).
:
: High Steward: Walter fitz Alan (original spelling) was the first appointed "High Steward " in Scotland. The steward was origanally the person who placed the dishes and set the tables. The steward soon rose in rank due to being in favor of the King and began to reside over coronations and festivals. He was then given titles and lands and was given a royal status. So his desendants were given the title of Steward and the last name of Stewart. The Stewarts later married into the family of Tudor by marring Margaret Tudor, sister to Henry VIII.
:
[[Category:High Stewards of Scotland]]Walter fitz Alan was married to Eschyna de Londoniis, heiress of Uchtred de Molla (Molle) & Huntlaw (territorial designations, not then surnames) [11][12] and widow of Robert Croc. Upon Walter's death his widow married Henry de Molle,[12] whose new surname is probably taken from his wife's lands.
She and Walter had issue:Alan fitz Walter, married firstly Eva, allegedly a daughter of Sweyn Thorsson, secondly Alesta, daughter of Morggán, Earl of Mar.
Walter fitz Walter[13]
Simon fitz Walter
Margaret fitz Walter,[13] married Robert de Montgomery of Eaglesham.Christiana fitz Walter, married firstly William de Brus, Lord of Annandale, secondly Patrick, Earl of Dunbar.
The title of High Steward or Great Steward was given in the 12th century to Walter Fitzalan, whose descendants became the House of Stewart. In 1371, the last High Steward inherited the throne, and thereafter the title of High Steward of Scotland has been held as a subsidiary title to that of Duke of Rothesay, held by the heir-apparent. Thus, currently, The Prince of Wales is High Steward of Scotland, sometimes known as the Prince and Great Steward of Scotland.
''This profile is a collaborative work-in-progress. Can you contribute information or sources?''
Events
| Birth | 1105 | Bretagne, France | |||
| Marriage | 1131 | Paisley Abbey, Renfrewshire, Scotland - Eschina "Eschyna" Loudin | |||
| Marriage | 1135 | Oswestry, Shropshire, England - Helen Peverel | |||
| Death | 2 Feb 1177 | Paisley Abbey, Renfrewshire, Scotland | |||
| Alt name | 1st High Steward of Scotland | ||||
| Reference No | 7731961 | ||||
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| Reference No | 60 |
Families
| Spouse | Eschina "Eschyna" Loudin (1106 - 1209) |
| Child | Alan FitzWalter (1150 - 1204) |
| Child | Matilda "Maud" FitzWalter (1122 - ) |
| Child | Simon FitzWalter (1130 - ) |
| Child | Marjory Stewart (1143 - 1215) |
| Child | Christine FitzAlan (1144 - 1192) |
| Child | Beatrice FitzWalter (1147 - 1170) |
| Child | Living |
| Spouse | Helen Peverel (1115 - 1142) |
| Father | Alan FitzFlaald (1075 - 1121) |
| Mother | Aveline Hesdin (1095 - 1126) |
| Sibling | Jordan FitzAlan (1103 - 1130) |
| Sibling | William FitzAlan (1105 - 1160) |