Powys-Lybbe Forbears - Person Sheet
Powys-Lybbe Forbears - Person Sheet
NameHenry de Essex 
[54, His son-in-law Aubrey de Vere's article], [60, Oxford article, Vol X, pp. 205-6 & p. 206, note (c)], [100, Rosie Bevan, "Essex/Valognes/Fitz John", 18 Apr 2003], [119, Henricus de Essex, pp. 449-450], [121, Feudal baron (2nd class) of Rayleigh, Essex.]
[54, His son-in-law Aubrey de Vere's article], [60, Oxford article, Vol X, pp. 205-6 & p. 206, note (c)], [100, Rosie Bevan, "Essex/Valognes/Fitz John", 18 Apr 2003], [119, Henricus de Essex, pp. 449-450], [121, Feudal baron (2nd class) of Rayleigh, Essex.]GeneralLord of Rayleigh and Haughley.
FatherRobert de Essex (-<1146)
MotherGunnor Bigod (ca1099-ca1129)
Spouses
Notes for Henry de Essex
In 1163 lost his vast estates in single combat with Robt. de Montford - and then became a monk of Reading.
He also had sons Henry (prob d. bef 1194), Hugh and Robert (a clerk).
K_R says he was a descendant of Hugh I de Montfort.
He also had sons Henry (prob d. bef 1194), Hugh and Robert (a clerk).
K_R says he was a descendant of Hugh I de Montfort.