William FitzRobert Earl of Gloucester

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NameWilliam FitzRobert Earl of Gloucester

[60, Leicester art, Vol VII, p.521 seq], [60, Gloucester art, Vol V, p. 687-688], [60, Essex art, Vol V, pp. 127-9], [121, Gloucester barony, p. 6], [119, Willelm Comes de Gloecestrie, p. 231]

Birthca 1130, Gloucester

Death23 Nov 1183

BurialKeynsham

General2nd earl.

FatherRobert de Caen Earl of Gloucester (ca1090-1147)

MotherMabel FitzHamon (-1157)

Spouses

1Hawise de Beaumont

[60, Leicester art, Vol VII, p.521 seq], [60, Gloucester art, Vol V, p. 688], [60, Essex art, Vol V, pp. 127-9], [119, Her husband, Willelm Comes de Gloecestrie, p. 231]

FatherRobert de Bellomont Earl of Leicester (ca1104-1168)

MotherAmicia ‘Itta’ de Gael (->1168)

Marriageca 1150 [60, Gloucester art, Vol V, p. 688]

ChildrenMabel

Amice filia William (1160-1225)

Isabel (-1217)

Arms Generally notes for William FitzRobert Earl of Gloucester

Possibly (CP V, p. 686, note b): Gules 3 rests or OR (CP V, p. 688, note j): "A circular seal of his shows a lion passant guardant towards the sinister. This device of a lion is not uncommon on circular seals before the art of heraldry developed."

Armorial Blazon notes for William FitzRobert Earl of Gloucester

Gules 3 rests or.

Blazon source notes for William FitzRobert Earl of Gloucester

CP V, p. 686, note (b).

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