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Personal data Robert "Blanchmains" (Robert "Blanchmains") "Robert 'Blanchemains' de Beaumont" de Beaumont 3rd Earl of Leicester 

• Nickname is Robert 'Blanchemains' de Beaumont.
• He was born about 1120 TO ABT 1135 in Leicester, Leicestershire, England.
• Baptized (at 8 years of age or later) by the priesthood authority of the LDS church.
• Alternative: Baptized (at 8 years of age or later) by the priesthood authority of the LDS church.
• Alternative: Baptized (at 8 years of age or later) by the priesthood authority of the LDS church on December 19, 1921.
• Alternative: Baptized (at 8 years of age or later) by the priesthood authority of the LDS church on December 19, 1921.
• Alternative: Baptized (at 8 years of age or later) by the priesthood authority of the LDS church on December 19, 1921.
• Alternative: Baptized (at 8 years of age or later) by the priesthood authority of the LDS church on December 19, 1921.
• Alternative: Baptized (at 8 years of age or later) by the priesthood authority of the LDS church on December 19, 1921.
• Alternative: Baptized (at 8 years of age or later) by the priesthood authority of the LDS church on December 19, 1921.
• Alternative: Baptized (at 8 years of age or later) by the priesthood authority of the LDS church on December 19, 1921.
• Alternative: Baptized (at 8 years of age or later) by the priesthood authority of the LDS church on December 19, 1921.
• Alternative: Baptized (at 8 years of age or later) by the priesthood authority of the LDS church on December 19, 1921 in SLAKE.
• Alternative: Baptized (at 8 years of age or later) by the priesthood authority of the LDS church on December 19, 1921.
• Alternative: Baptized (at 8 years of age or later) by the priesthood authority of the LDS church on December 19, 1921.
• Alternative: Baptized (at 8 years of age or later) by the priesthood authority of the LDS church on December 19, 1921.
• Alternative: Baptized (at 8 years of age or later) by the priesthood authority of the LDS church on December 19, 1921.
• Alternative: Baptized (at 8 years of age or later) by the priesthood authority of the LDS church on June 7, 1932.
• Alternative: Baptized (at 8 years of age or later) by the priesthood authority of the LDS church on October 25, 1956 in LOGAN.
• Alternative: Baptized (at 8 years of age or later) by the priesthood authority of the LDS church on August 4, 1994.
• Alternative: Baptized (at 8 years of age or later) by the priesthood authority of the LDS church on March 15, 1995.
• Alternative: Baptized (at 8 years of age or later) by the priesthood authority of the LDS church on July 13, 1995.
• Occupations:
• in 3rd Earl of Leicester.

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  {geni:job_title} 3ʻ, Comte, de Leicester, de Winchester

• in Earl of Leicester.
• He died on August 31, 1190 in (now Albania), Durazzo Provence, Greece(now Albania), Durazzo Provence.
• He is buried about 1190 in England.
• A child of Robert "le Bossu" de Beaumont and Amice (uta) (Waiet) Emma de Breteuil
• This information was last updated on March 5, 2012.

Household of Robert "Blanchmains" (Robert "Blanchmains") "Robert 'Blanchemains' de Beaumont" de Beaumont 3rd Earl of Leicester

He is married to Pernelle (Péronille) de Grandmesnil.

They got married about 1155 TO ABT 1159 at Abbey Leicester, Leicester, Leicestershire, England.

Child(ren):

1. Amicia de Beaumont  ± 1160-1215 

Notes about Robert "Blanchmains" (Robert "Blanchmains") "Robert 'Blanchemains' de Beaumont" de Beaumont 3rd Earl of Leicester

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Source #1: Marcellus Donald Alexander R. von Redlich, "Pedigrees of Some of the Emperor Charlemagne's Descendants" (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co, Inc, 1988 reprint of 1941 edition), pp. 133-134

3rd Earl of Leicester, Steward of England and of Normandy, Crusader; only son and heir - died on his return from Jerusalem, 1190, at Durazzo.

EARL OF LEICESTER

Earl of Leicester (3rd)

Robert, surnamed Blanchmaines, from having white hands, as 3rd earl, who, adhering to Prince Henry in the 19th of Henry II in his rebellion, incurred the high displeasure of that Monarch. The king commanding that his town of Leicester should be laid waste, it was besieged and the greater part burnt; the inhabitants having permission for £300 to move whither they pleased. He was received, however, into royal favour in four years afterwards (1177), and had restoration of all his lands and castles save the castle of Montsorel, in the co. of Leicester, andPacey in Normandy; but surviving King Henry, he stood in such favour with Richard I that those castles were likewise restored to him, and he was appointed to carry one of the swords of state at that monarch'scoronation. His lordship m. Patronil, dau. of Hugh de Grentemesnil, with whom he had the whole honour of Hinkley, and stewardship of England, and had issue, Robert FitzParnel, his successor; Roger, bishop of St. Andrews, in Scotland; William, founder of the hospital of St. Leonards, at Leicester; Amicia, m. to Simon de Montfort, who, after the earldom of Leicester expired with the male line of the Bellomonts, was created Earl of Leicester by King John; Margaret, m. to Sayer de Quincy.The earl d. in his return from Jerusalem at Duras in Greece anno 1189, and was s. by his son, Robert, surnamed FitzParnel.

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Sir Robert de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester. Crusader in 1179.

Robert de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester
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Robert de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester (died 1190) was an English nobleman, one of the principal followers of Henry the Young King in the Revolt of 1173-1174 against his father Henry II. He is also called Robert Blanchemains (meaning "White Hands" in French).

He was the son of Robert de Beaumont, 2nd Earl of Leicester, a staunch supporter of Henry II, and he inherited from his father large estates in England and Normandy.

When the revolt of the younger Henry broke out in April 1173, Robert went to his castle at Breteuil in Normandy. The rebels' aim was to take control of the duchy, but Henry II himself led an army to besiege the castle; Robert fled, and the Breteuil was taken on September 25 or 26.

Robert apparently went to Flanders, where he raised a large force of mercenaries, and landed at Walton, Suffolk, on September 29, 1173. He joined forces with Hugh Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk, and the two marched west, aiming to cut England in two across the Midlands and to relieve the king's siege of Robert's castle at Leicester. However, they were intercepted by the king's supporters and defeated in battle at Fornham, near Bury St Edmunds, on October 17. Robert, along with his wife and many others, was taken prisoner. Henry II took away the earl's lands and titles as well.

He remained in captivity until January 1177, well after most of the other prisoners had been released. The king was in a strong position and could afford to be merciful; not long after his release Robert's lands and titles were restored, but not his castles. All but two of his castles had been destroyed, and those two (Montsorrel in Leicestershire and Pacy in Normandy) remained in the king's hands.

Robert had little influence in the remaining years of Henry II's reign, but was restored to favor by Richard I. He carried one of the swords of state at Richard's coronation in 1189. In 1190 Robert went on pilgrimage to Palestine, but he died in Greece on his return journey.

Robert married Pernelle, who was either a granddaughter or great-granddaughter of Hugh de Grandmesnil. They had 5 children:

Robert, who succeeded his father as Earl of Leicester;
Roger, who became Bishop of St Andrews in 1189;
William, who was a leper;
Amicia, who married Simon de Montfort, and whose son Simon subsequently became Earl of Leicester;
Margaret, who married Saer de Quincy, later 1st Earl of Winchester.
Preceded by:
Robert de Beaumont Lord High Steward
1168–1190 Succeeded by:
Robert de Beaumont
Earl of Leicester
1168–1190

Lord High Steward of England and Normandy

[Weis 58] Crusader 1179

[2346] WSHNGT.ASC file (Geo Washington Ahnentafel) # 272666

"The Origins of some Anglo-Norman Families", title

ROBERT, EARL OF LEICESTER, and Steward of England and of Normandy, styled ès Blanchemains, only son and heir. He first appears in 1153, when he received a charter from Henry, son of the Empress, "restoring" to him the lands then held by Robert's father, with all the lands which William de Paci held in England and in Normandy, and granting him the Dapifership of England and of Normandy. The charter is similar to one given at the same time to his father the Earl. About five years after his succession he appears to have refused to accept the old composition for the third penny of the pleas of the county, claiming that he ought to have the increased sum now paid for it. Unlike his predecessors, who had augmented their fortunes by adherence to the Crown, Robert took a rebellious course soon after he succeeded his father, by espousing the cause of the "young King" Henry, son of Henry II, when he revolted in 1173. The King at once confiscated Robert's English estates and attacked the town of Leicester, which was taken and burnt (28 July), while the castle held out. At that time Robert was in Normandy, having crossed in the spring and shut himself in his fortress of Bréteuil. On 8 August the King appeared before Bréteuil and captured and burnt it on 25 and 26 September, Robert having fled before the siege began. Robert landed at Walton in Suffolk on 29 September 1173 with a force of Flemish mercenaries, and was at once joined by Hugh Bigod, Earl of Norfolk, and their combined forces plundered Norwich, and took the castle of Hagenet on 13 October. Thence he started for Leicester, where his castle still held out, but on 17 October he encountered the King's forces under Richard de Luci ("the loyal") at Fornham, near Bury (Suffolk), and in the fight that ensued was completely defeated, and captured with his Countess. They were sent to the King in Normandy, who imprisoned them at Falaise, and on his return to England, 8 July 1174, took them with him. The seneschal of Leicester Castle having begun to ravage the neighbouring country, Henry extorted from Robert the surrender, 31 July, of his strongholds of Leicester, Mount Sorrel and Groby. The Earl and Countess were taken back to Normandy on 8 August, but the treaty of peace between the King and his sons, 30 September 1174, stipulated for their release. Henry, however, demolished Leicester Castle. The rebellion having been crushed, Robert was no longer a menace, and in January 1176/7, at the Council of Northampton, had restored to him all his castles except Mount Sorrel. He crossed to Normandy that summer, and is said to have gone on pilgrimage in 1179, but no more is heard of him until the spring of 1183, when he was once more under suspicion, for he was arrested and imprisoned, together with his brother-in-law, the Earl of Gloucester. He was, however, in favour again and with the Court at Christmas 1186 at Guildford. At the Coronation of Richard I, 3 September 1189, he carried one of the Swords of State. On 1 December following he witnessed a charter to the monks at Canterbury, and then set out on Crusade to Jerusalem, and died on the way back.
He married, before 1155-1159 (e), Pernel (Petronilla), heiress of the Norman honour of Grandmesnil, great-granddaughter of Hugh de Grandmesnil, the Domesday tenant, but her parentage has not been discovered. Robert died on his return journey from Jerusalem, 31 August 1190, at sea near Brindisi, or in Romania on his way to Jerusalem. His widow had a grant of the market and bridge at Ware for life, 10 March 1207/8. She died 1 April 1212. [Complete Peerage VII:530-3, XIV:429, (transcribed by Dave Utzinger)]
Robert died on his return journey from Jerusalem, 31 August 1190, at sea near Brindisi, or in Romania on his way to Jerusalem. His widow had a grant of the market and bridge at Ware for life, 10 March 1207/8. She died 1 April 1212. [Complete Peerage VII:530-3, XIV:429, (transcribed by Dave Utzinger)]

Robert de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester (died 1190) was an English nobleman, one of the principal followers of Henry the Young King in the Revolt of 1173-1174 against his father Henry II. He is also called Robert Blanchemains (meaning "White Hands" in French). He was the son of Robert de Beaumont, 2nd Earl of Leicester, a staunch supporter of Henry II, and he inherited from his father large estates in England and Normandy. When the revolt of the younger Henry broke out in April 1173, Robert went to his castle at Breteuil in Normandy. The rebels` aim was to take control of the duchy, but Henry II himself led an army to besiege the castle; Robert fled, and the Breteuil was taken on September 25 or 26. Robert apparently went to Flanders, where he raised a large force of mercenaries, and landed at Walton, Suffolk, on September 29, 1173. He joined forces with Hugh Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk, and the two marched west, aiming to cut England in two across the Midlands and to relieve the king`s siege

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[from Ancestry.com 139798.GED]
Robert, surnamed Blanchmaines from having white hands, third Earl of Leicester, adhering to Prince Henry, in the 19th year of King Henry II, in his rebellion incurred the high displeasure of that monarch. The king commanding that his town of Leicester should be laid to waste, it was besieged and the greater part burnt, the inhabitants having permission for 300 pounds to move whither they pleased. He was received however in royal favor in four years afterwards (1177) and had restoration of all his lands and castles, save the castle of Montsorel in Leicestershire, and Pacey in Normandy, but surviving King Henry, he stood in such favor with Richard I that those castles were likewise restored to him and he was appointed to carry one of the swords of state at that monarch's coronation. He married Petronella Grantmesnil, daughter of Hugh de Grantmesnil, with whom he had the whole honor of Hinkley, and stewardship of England.

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Robert de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester (died 1190) was an English nobleman, one of the principal followers of Henry the Young King in the Revolt of 1173–1174 against his father Henry II. He is also called Robert Blanchemains (meaning "White Hands" in French).

He was the son of Robert de Beaumont, 2nd Earl of Leicester, a staunch supporter of Henry II, and he inherited from his father large estates in England and Normandy.

When the revolt of the younger Henry broke out in April 1173, Robert went to his castle at Breteuil in Normandy. The rebels' aim was to take control of the duchy, but Henry II himself led an army to besiege the castle; Robert fled, and the Breteuil was taken on September 25 or 26.

Robert apparently went to Flanders, where he raised a large force of mercenaries, and landed at Walton, Suffolk, on 29 September 1173. He joined forces with Hugh Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk, and the two marched west, aiming to cut England in two across the Midlands and to relieve the king's siege of Robert's castle at Leicester. However, they were intercepted by the king's supporters and defeated in battle at Fornham, near Bury St Edmunds, on 17 October. Robert, along with his wife and many others, was taken prisoner. Henry II took away the earl's lands and titles as well.

He remained in captivity until January 1177, well after most of the other prisoners had been released. The king was in a strong position and could afford to be merciful; not long after his release Robert's lands and titles were restored, but not his castles. All but two of his castles had been destroyed, and those two (Montsorrel in Leicestershire and Pacy in Normandy) remained in the king's hands.

Robert had little influence in the remaining years of Henry II's reign, but was restored to favour by Richard I. He carried one of the swords of state at Richard's coronation in 1189. In 1190 Robert went on pilgrimage to Palestine, but he died in Greece on his return journey.

[edit] Family

Robert married Petronilla[1], who was either a granddaughter or great-granddaughter of Hugh de Grandmesnil. They had five children:

* Robert, who succeeded his father as Earl of Leicester;

* Roger, who became Bishop of St Andrews in 1189;

* William, who was a leper;

* Amicia, who married Simon III de Montfort, and whose son Simon subsequently became Earl of Leicester;

* Margaret, who married Saer de Quincy, later 1st Earl of Winchester.

Also called Robert Harcourt. Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester was born circa 1121 at Beamont, France. He was the son of Robert II de Beaumont, 2nd Earl of Leicester and Amice de Montfort. Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester married Petronilla de Grentesmesnil, daughter of Hugh II de Grentesmesnil of Hinkley. Earl of Leicester at England between 1168 and 1190.2 The Great Rebellion: Henry II versus his heir, Henry "the Young King", his two older brothers, the Earl of Leicester, the King of Scots, the King of France, and the Count of Flanders. In 1172/73 at 19 Henry II.3,4 Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester incited an insurrection against Henry II in support of the king's son (whom Henry himself had crowned) Henry "the Young King" in 1172/73 at 19 Henry II.5 (1172/73) Was a witness where Hugh le Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk in the 19 Henry II, sided, all the favor of Henry II notwithstanding, with Robert, Earl of Leicester, (the husband of his cousin, Petronilla) in the insurrection incited by that nobleman in favor of the king's son (whom Henry himself had crowned) Henry "the Young King."5 Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester was a witness where Henri "the Young King" d' Anjou fomented the Great Rebellion against his father with his two older brothers, the King of France, and the Count of Flanders, in 1172/73 at 19 Henry II.3 Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester was was a crusader in 1179. He died in 1190 at Durazzo Provence, West Albania.6

Family

Petronilla de Grentesmesnil b. circa 1134, d. 1 April 1212

Children

* Amicia de Beaumont+ b. s 11547

* Margaret de Beaumont, Countess of Winchester+ b. c 1156, d. 12 Jan 1236

* Robert IV de Beaumont, 4th Earl of Leicester b. c 1158, d. 1204

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Also called Robert Harcourt. Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester was born circa 1121 at Beamont, France. He was the son of Robert II de Beaumont, 2nd Earl of Leicester and Amice de Montfort. Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester married Petronilla de Grentesmesnil, daughter of Hugh II de Grentesmesnil of Hinkley. Earl of Leicester at England between 1168 and 1190.2 The Great Rebellion: Henry II versus his heir, Henry "the Young King", his two older brothers, the Earl of Leicester, the King of Scots, the King of France, and the Count of Flanders. In 1172/73 at 19 Henry II.3,4 Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester incited an insurrection against Henry II in support of the king's son (whom Henry himself had crowned) Henry "the Young King" in 1172/73 at 19 Henry II.5 (1172/73) Was a witness where Hugh le Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk in the 19 Henry II, sided, all the favor of Henry II notwithstanding, with Robert, Earl of Leicester, (the husband of his cousin, Petronilla) in the insurrection incited by that nobleman in favor of the king's son (whom Henry himself had crowned) Henry "the Young King."5 Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester was a witness where Henri "the Young King" d' Anjou fomented the Great Rebellion against his father with his two older brothers, the King of France, and the Count of Flanders, in 1172/73 at 19 Henry II.3 Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester was was a crusader in 1179. He died in 1190 at Durazzo Provence, West Albania.6

Family

Petronilla de Grentesmesnil b. circa 1134, d. 1 April 1212

Children

* Amicia de Beaumont+ b. s 11547

* Margaret de Beaumont, Countess of Winchester+ b. c 1156, d. 12 Jan 1236

* Robert IV de Beaumont, 4th Earl of Leicester b. c 1158, d. 1204

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Also called Robert Harcourt. Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester was born circa 1121 at Beamont, France. He was the son of Robert II de Beaumont, 2nd Earl of Leicester and Amice de Montfort. Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester married Petronilla de Grentesmesnil, daughter of Hugh II de Grentesmesnil of Hinkley. Earl of Leicester at England between 1168 and 1190.2 The Great Rebellion: Henry II versus his heir, Henry "the Young King", his two older brothers, the Earl of Leicester, the King of Scots, the King of France, and the Count of Flanders. In 1172/73 at 19 Henry II.3,4 Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester incited an insurrection against Henry II in support of the king's son (whom Henry himself had crowned) Henry "the Young King" in 1172/73 at 19 Henry II.5 (1172/73) Was a witness where Hugh le Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk in the 19 Henry II, sided, all the favor of Henry II notwithstanding, with Robert, Earl of Leicester, (the husband of his cousin, Petronilla) in the insurrection incited by that nobleman in favor of the king's son (whom Henry himself had crowned) Henry "the Young King."5 Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester was a witness where Henri "the Young King" d' Anjou fomented the Great Rebellion against his father with his two older brothers, the King of France, and the Count of Flanders, in 1172/73 at 19 Henry II.3 Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester was was a crusader in 1179. He died in 1190 at Durazzo Provence, West Albania.6

Family

Petronilla de Grentesmesnil b. circa 1134, d. 1 April 1212

Children

* Amicia de Beaumont+ b. s 11547

* Margaret de Beaumont, Countess of Winchester+ b. c 1156, d. 12 Jan 1236

* Robert IV de Beaumont, 4th Earl of Leicester b. c 1158, d. 1204

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_de_Beaumont,_3rd_Earl_of_Leicester

Robert de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester (died 1190) was an English nobleman, one of the principal followers of Henry the Young King in the Revolt of 1173–1174 against his father Henry II. He is also called Robert Blanchemains (meaning "White Hands" in French).

He was the son of Robert de Beaumont, 2nd Earl of Leicester, a staunch supporter of Henry II, and he inherited from his father large estates in England and Normandy.

When the revolt of the younger Henry broke out in April 1173, Robert went to his castle at Breteuil in Normandy. The rebels' aim was to take control of the duchy, but Henry II himself led an army to besiege the castle; Robert fled, and the Breteuil was taken on September 25 or 26.

Robert apparently went to Flanders, where he raised a large force of mercenaries, and landed at Walton, Suffolk, on 29 September 1173. He joined forces with Hugh Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk, and the two marched west, aiming to cut England in two across the Midlands and to relieve the king's siege of Robert's castle at Leicester. However, they were intercepted by the king's supporters and defeated in battle at Fornham, near Bury St Edmunds, on 17 October. Robert, along with his wife and many others, was taken prisoner. Henry II took away the earl's lands and titles as well.

He remained in captivity until January 1177, well after most of the other prisoners had been released. The king was in a strong position and could afford to be merciful; not long after his release Robert's lands and titles were restored, but not his castles. All but two of his castles had been destroyed, and those two (Montsorrel in Leicestershire and Pacy in Normandy) remained in the king's hands.

Robert had little influence in the remaining years of Henry II's reign, but was restored to favour by Richard I. He carried one of the swords of state at Richard's coronation in 1189. In 1190 Robert went on pilgrimage to Palestine, but he died in Greece on his return journey.

[edit] Family

Robert married Petronilla[1], who was either a granddaughter or great-granddaughter of Hugh de Grandmesnil. They had five children:

* Robert, who succeeded his father as Earl of Leicester;

* Roger, who became Bishop of St Andrews in 1189;

* William, who was a leper;

* Amicia, who married Simon III de Montfort, and whose son Simon subsequently became Earl of Leicester;

* Margaret, who married Saer de Quincy, later 1st Earl of Winchester.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_de_Beaumont,_3rd_Earl_of_Leicester

Robert de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester (died 1190) was an English nobleman, one of the principal followers of Henry the Young King in the Revolt of 1173–1174 against his father Henry II. He is also called Robert Blanchemains (meaning "White Hands" in French).

He was the son of Robert de Beaumont, 2nd Earl of Leicester, a staunch supporter of Henry II, and he inherited from his father large estates in England and Normandy.

When the revolt of the younger Henry broke out in April 1173, Robert went to his castle at Breteuil in Normandy. The rebels' aim was to take control of the duchy, but Henry II himself led an army to besiege the castle; Robert fled, and the Breteuil was taken on September 25 or 26.

Robert apparently went to Flanders, where he raised a large force of mercenaries, and landed at Walton, Suffolk, on 29 September 1173. He joined forces with Hugh Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk, and the two marched west, aiming to cut England in two across the Midlands and to relieve the king's siege of Robert's castle at Leicester. However, they were intercepted by the king's supporters and defeated in battle at Fornham, near Bury St Edmunds, on 17 October. Robert, along with his wife and many others, was taken prisoner. Henry II took away the earl's lands and titles as well.

He remained in captivity until January 1177, well after most of the other prisoners had been released. The king was in a strong position and could afford to be merciful; not long after his release Robert's lands and titles were restored, but not his castles. All but two of his castles had been destroyed, and those two (Montsorrel in Leicestershire and Pacy in Normandy) remained in the king's hands.

Robert had little influence in the remaining years of Henry II's reign, but was restored to favour by Richard I. He carried one of the swords of state at Richard's coronation in 1189. In 1190 Robert went on pilgrimage to Palestine, but he died in Greece on his return journey.

[edit] Family

Robert married Petronilla[1], who was either a granddaughter or great-granddaughter of Hugh de Grandmesnil. They had five children:

* Robert, who succeeded his father as Earl of Leicester;

* Roger, who became Bishop of St Andrews in 1189;

* William, who was a leper;

* Amicia, who married Simon III de Montfort, and whose son Simon subsequently became Earl of Leicester;

* Margaret, who married Saer de Quincy, later 1st Earl of Winchester.

Also called Robert Harcourt. Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester was born circa 1121 at Beamont, France. He was the son of Robert II de Beaumont, 2nd Earl of Leicester and Amice de Montfort. Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester married Petronilla de Grentesmesnil, daughter of Hugh II de Grentesmesnil of Hinkley. Earl of Leicester at England between 1168 and 1190.2 The Great Rebellion: Henry II versus his heir, Henry "the Young King", his two older brothers, the Earl of Leicester, the King of Scots, the King of France, and the Count of Flanders. In 1172/73 at 19 Henry II.3,4 Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester incited an insurrection against Henry II in support of the king's son (whom Henry himself had crowned) Henry "the Young King" in 1172/73 at 19 Henry II.5 (1172/73) Was a witness where Hugh le Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk in the 19 Henry II, sided, all the favor of Henry II notwithstanding, with Robert, Earl of Leicester, (the husband of his cousin, Petronilla) in the insurrection incited by that nobleman in favor of the king's son (whom Henry himself had crowned) Henry "the Young King."5 Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester was a witness where Henri "the Young King" d' Anjou fomented the Great Rebellion against his father with his two older brothers, the King of France, and the Count of Flanders, in 1172/73 at 19 Henry II.3 Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester was was a crusader in 1179. He died in 1190 at Durazzo Provence, West Albania.6

Family

Petronilla de Grentesmesnil b. circa 1134, d. 1 April 1212

Children

* Amicia de Beaumont+ b. s 11547

* Margaret de Beaumont, Countess of Winchester+ b. c 1156, d. 12 Jan 1236

* Robert IV de Beaumont, 4th Earl of Leicester b. c 1158, d. 1204

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Also called Robert Harcourt. Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester was born circa 1121 at Beamont, France. He was the son of Robert II de Beaumont, 2nd Earl of Leicester and Amice de Montfort. Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester married Petronilla de Grentesmesnil, daughter of Hugh II de Grentesmesnil of Hinkley. Earl of Leicester at England between 1168 and 1190.2 The Great Rebellion: Henry II versus his heir, Henry "the Young King", his two older brothers, the Earl of Leicester, the King of Scots, the King of France, and the Count of Flanders. In 1172/73 at 19 Henry II.3,4 Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester incited an insurrection against Henry II in support of the king's son (whom Henry himself had crowned) Henry "the Young King" in 1172/73 at 19 Henry II.5 (1172/73) Was a witness where Hugh le Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk in the 19 Henry II, sided, all the favor of Henry II notwithstanding, with Robert, Earl of Leicester, (the husband of his cousin, Petronilla) in the insurrection incited by that nobleman in favor of the king's son (whom Henry himself had crowned) Henry "the Young King."5 Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester was a witness where Henri "the Young King" d' Anjou fomented the Great Rebellion against his father with his two older brothers, the King of France, and the Count of Flanders, in 1172/73 at 19 Henry II.3 Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester was was a crusader in 1179. He died in 1190 at Durazzo Provence, West Albania.6

Family

Petronilla de Grentesmesnil b. circa 1134, d. 1 April 1212

Children

* Amicia de Beaumont+ b. s 11547

* Margaret de Beaumont, Countess of Winchester+ b. c 1156, d. 12 Jan 1236

* Robert IV de Beaumont, 4th Earl of Leicester b. c 1158, d. 1204

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Also called Robert Harcourt. Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester was born circa 1121 at Beamont, France. He was the son of Robert II de Beaumont, 2nd Earl of Leicester and Amice de Montfort. Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester married Petronilla de Grentesmesnil, daughter of Hugh II de Grentesmesnil of Hinkley. Earl of Leicester at England between 1168 and 1190.2 The Great Rebellion: Henry II versus his heir, Henry "the Young King", his two older brothers, the Earl of Leicester, the King of Scots, the King of France, and the Count of Flanders. In 1172/73 at 19 Henry II.3,4 Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester incited an insurrection against Henry II in support of the king's son (whom Henry himself had crowned) Henry "the Young King" in 1172/73 at 19 Henry II.5 (1172/73) Was a witness where Hugh le Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk in the 19 Henry II, sided, all the favor of Henry II notwithstanding, with Robert, Earl of Leicester, (the husband of his cousin, Petronilla) in the insurrection incited by that nobleman in favor of the king's son (whom Henry himself had crowned) Henry "the Young King."5 Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester was a witness where Henri "the Young King" d' Anjou fomented the Great Rebellion against his father with his two older brothers, the King of France, and the Count of Flanders, in 1172/73 at 19 Henry II.3 Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester was was a crusader in 1179. He died in 1190 at Durazzo Provence, West Albania.6

Family

Petronilla de Grentesmesnil b. circa 1134, d. 1 April 1212

Children

* Amicia de Beaumont+ b. s 11547

* Margaret de Beaumont, Countess of Winchester+ b. c 1156, d. 12 Jan 1236

* Robert IV de Beaumont, 4th Earl of Leicester b. c 1158, d. 1204

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_de_Beaumont,_3rd_Earl_of_Leicester

Robert de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester (died 1190) was an English nobleman, one of the principal followers of Henry the Young King in the Revolt of 1173–1174 against his father Henry II. He is also called Robert Blanchemains (meaning "White Hands" in French).

He was the son of Robert de Beaumont, 2nd Earl of Leicester, a staunch supporter of Henry II, and he inherited from his father large estates in England and Normandy.

When the revolt of the younger Henry broke out in April 1173, Robert went to his castle at Breteuil in Normandy. The rebels' aim was to take control of the duchy, but Henry II himself led an army to besiege the castle; Robert fled, and the Breteuil was taken on September 25 or 26.

Robert apparently went to Flanders, where he raised a large force of mercenaries, and landed at Walton, Suffolk, on 29 September 1173. He joined forces with Hugh Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk, and the two marched west, aiming to cut England in two across the Midlands and to relieve the king's siege of Robert's castle at Leicester. However, they were intercepted by the king's supporters and defeated in battle at Fornham, near Bury St Edmunds, on 17 October. Robert, along with his wife and many others, was taken prisoner. Henry II took away the earl's lands and titles as well.

He remained in captivity until January 1177, well after most of the other prisoners had been released. The king was in a strong position and could afford to be merciful; not long after his release Robert's lands and titles were restored, but not his castles. All but two of his castles had been destroyed, and those two (Montsorrel in Leicestershire and Pacy in Normandy) remained in the king's hands.

Robert had little influence in the remaining years of Henry II's reign, but was restored to favour by Richard I. He carried one of the swords of state at Richard's coronation in 1189. In 1190 Robert went on pilgrimage to Palestine, but he died in Greece on his return journey.

[edit] Family

Robert married Petronilla[1], who was either a granddaughter or great-granddaughter of Hugh de Grandmesnil. They had five children:

* Robert, who succeeded his father as Earl of Leicester;

* Roger, who became Bishop of St Andrews in 1189;

* William, who was a leper;

* Amicia, who married Simon III de Montfort, and whose son Simon subsequently became Earl of Leicester;

* Margaret, who married Saer de Quincy, later 1st Earl of Winchester.

Also called Robert Harcourt. Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester was born circa 1121 at Beamont, France. He was the son of Robert II de Beaumont, 2nd Earl of Leicester and Amice de Montfort. Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester married Petronilla de Grentesmesnil, daughter of Hugh II de Grentesmesnil of Hinkley. Earl of Leicester at England between 1168 and 1190.2 The Great Rebellion: Henry II versus his heir, Henry "the Young King", his two older brothers, the Earl of Leicester, the King of Scots, the King of France, and the Count of Flanders. In 1172/73 at 19 Henry II.3,4 Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester incited an insurrection against Henry II in support of the king's son (whom Henry himself had crowned) Henry "the Young King" in 1172/73 at 19 Henry II.5 (1172/73) Was a witness where Hugh le Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk in the 19 Henry II, sided, all the favor of Henry II notwithstanding, with Robert, Earl of Leicester, (the husband of his cousin, Petronilla) in the insurrection incited by that nobleman in favor of the king's son (whom Henry himself had crowned) Henry "the Young King."5 Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester was a witness where Henri "the Young King" d' Anjou fomented the Great Rebellion against his father with his two older brothers, the King of France, and the Count of Flanders, in 1172/73 at 19 Henry II.3 Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester was was a crusader in 1179. He died in 1190 at Durazzo Provence, West Albania.6

Family

Petronilla de Grentesmesnil b. circa 1134, d. 1 April 1212

Children

* Amicia de Beaumont+ b. s 11547

* Margaret de Beaumont, Countess of Winchester+ b. c 1156, d. 12 Jan 1236

* Robert IV de Beaumont, 4th Earl of Leicester b. c 1158, d. 1204

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Also called Robert Harcourt. Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester was born circa 1121 at Beamont, France. He was the son of Robert II de Beaumont, 2nd Earl of Leicester and Amice de Montfort. Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester married Petronilla de Grentesmesnil, daughter of Hugh II de Grentesmesnil of Hinkley. Earl of Leicester at England between 1168 and 1190.2 The Great Rebellion: Henry II versus his heir, Henry "the Young King", his two older brothers, the Earl of Leicester, the King of Scots, the King of France, and the Count of Flanders. In 1172/73 at 19 Henry II.3,4 Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester incited an insurrection against Henry II in support of the king's son (whom Henry himself had crowned) Henry "the Young King" in 1172/73 at 19 Henry II.5 (1172/73) Was a witness where Hugh le Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk in the 19 Henry II, sided, all the favor of Henry II notwithstanding, with Robert, Earl of Leicester, (the husband of his cousin, Petronilla) in the insurrection incited by that nobleman in favor of the king's son (whom Henry himself had crowned) Henry "the Young King."5 Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester was a witness where Henri "the Young King" d' Anjou fomented the Great Rebellion against his father with his two older brothers, the King of France, and the Count of Flanders, in 1172/73 at 19 Henry II.3 Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester was was a crusader in 1179. He died in 1190 at Durazzo Provence, West Albania.6

Family

Petronilla de Grentesmesnil b. circa 1134, d. 1 April 1212

Children

* Amicia de Beaumont+ b. s 11547

* Margaret de Beaumont, Countess of Winchester+ b. c 1156, d. 12 Jan 1236

* Robert IV de Beaumont, 4th Earl of Leicester b. c 1158, d. 1204

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Also called Robert Harcourt. Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester was born circa 1121 at Beamont, France. He was the son of Robert II de Beaumont, 2nd Earl of Leicester and Amice de Montfort. Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester married Petronilla de Grentesmesnil, daughter of Hugh II de Grentesmesnil of Hinkley. Earl of Leicester at England between 1168 and 1190.2 The Great Rebellion: Henry II versus his heir, Henry "the Young King", his two older brothers, the Earl of Leicester, the King of Scots, the King of France, and the Count of Flanders. In 1172/73 at 19 Henry II.3,4 Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester incited an insurrection against Henry II in support of the king's son (whom Henry himself had crowned) Henry "the Young King" in 1172/73 at 19 Henry II.5 (1172/73) Was a witness where Hugh le Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk in the 19 Henry II, sided, all the favor of Henry II notwithstanding, with Robert, Earl of Leicester, (the husband of his cousin, Petronilla) in the insurrection incited by that nobleman in favor of the king's son (whom Henry himself had crowned) Henry "the Young King."5 Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester was a witness where Henri "the Young King" d' Anjou fomented the Great Rebellion against his father with his two older brothers, the King of France, and the Count of Flanders, in 1172/73 at 19 Henry II.3 Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester was was a crusader in 1179. He died in 1190 at Durazzo Provence, West Albania.6

Family

Petronilla de Grentesmesnil b. circa 1134, d. 1 April 1212

Children

* Amicia de Beaumont+ b. s 11547

* Margaret de Beaumont, Countess of Winchester+ b. c 1156, d. 12 Jan 1236

* Robert IV de Beaumont, 4th Earl of Leicester b. c 1158, d. 1204

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_de_Beaumont,_3rd_Earl_of_Leicester

Robert de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester (died 1190) was an English nobleman, one of the principal followers of Henry the Young King in the Revolt of 1173–1174 against his father Henry II. He is also called Robert Blanchemains (meaning "White Hands" in French).

He was the son of Robert de Beaumont, 2nd Earl of Leicester, a staunch supporter of Henry II, and he inherited from his father large estates in England and Normandy.

When the revolt of the younger Henry broke out in April 1173, Robert went to his castle at Breteuil in Normandy. The rebels' aim was to take control of the duchy, but Henry II himself led an army to besiege the castle; Robert fled, and the Breteuil was taken on September 25 or 26.

Robert apparently went to Flanders, where he raised a large force of mercenaries, and landed at Walton, Suffolk, on 29 September 1173. He joined forces with Hugh Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk, and the two marched west, aiming to cut England in two across the Midlands and to relieve the king's siege of Robert's castle at Leicester. However, they were intercepted by the king's supporters and defeated in battle at Fornham, near Bury St Edmunds, on 17 October. Robert, along with his wife and many others, was taken prisoner. Henry II took away the earl's lands and titles as well.

He remained in captivity until January 1177, well after most of the other prisoners had been released. The king was in a strong position and could afford to be merciful; not long after his release Robert's lands and titles were restored, but not his castles. All but two of his castles had been destroyed, and those two (Montsorrel in Leicestershire and Pacy in Normandy) remained in the king's hands.

Robert had little influence in the remaining years of Henry II's reign, but was restored to favour by Richard I. He carried one of the swords of state at Richard's coronation in 1189. In 1190 Robert went on pilgrimage to Palestine, but he died in Greece on his return journey.

[edit] Family

Robert married Petronilla[1], who was either a granddaughter or great-granddaughter of Hugh de Grandmesnil. They had five children:

* Robert, who succeeded his father as Earl of Leicester;

* Roger, who became Bishop of St Andrews in 1189;

* William, who was a leper;

* Amicia, who married Simon III de Montfort, and whose son Simon subsequently became Earl of Leicester;

* Margaret, who married Saer de Quincy, later 1st Earl of Winchester.

Also called Robert Harcourt. Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester was born circa 1121 at Beamont, France. He was the son of Robert II de Beaumont, 2nd Earl of Leicester and Amice de Montfort. Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester married Petronilla de Grentesmesnil, daughter of Hugh II de Grentesmesnil of Hinkley. Earl of Leicester at England between 1168 and 1190.2 The Great Rebellion: Henry II versus his heir, Henry "the Young King", his two older brothers, the Earl of Leicester, the King of Scots, the King of France, and the Count of Flanders. In 1172/73 at 19 Henry II.3,4 Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester incited an insurrection against Henry II in support of the king's son (whom Henry himself had crowned) Henry "the Young King" in 1172/73 at 19 Henry II.5 (1172/73) Was a witness where Hugh le Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk in the 19 Henry II, sided, all the favor of Henry II notwithstanding, with Robert, Earl of Leicester, (the husband of his cousin, Petronilla) in the insurrection incited by that nobleman in favor of the king's son (whom Henry himself had crowned) Henry "the Young King."5 Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester was a witness where Henri "the Young King" d' Anjou fomented the Great Rebellion against his father with his two older brothers, the King of France, and the Count of Flanders, in 1172/73 at 19 Henry II.3 Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester was was a crusader in 1179. He died in 1190 at Durazzo Provence, West Albania.6

Family

Petronilla de Grentesmesnil b. circa 1134, d. 1 April 1212

Children

* Amicia de Beaumont+ b. s 11547

* Margaret de Beaumont, Countess of Winchester+ b. c 1156, d. 12 Jan 1236

* Robert IV de Beaumont, 4th Earl of Leicester b. c 1158, d. 1204

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Also called Robert Harcourt. Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester was born circa 1121 at Beamont, France. He was the son of Robert II de Beaumont, 2nd Earl of Leicester and Amice de Montfort. Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester married Petronilla de Grentesmesnil, daughter of Hugh II de Grentesmesnil of Hinkley. Earl of Leicester at England between 1168 and 1190.2 The Great Rebellion: Henry II versus his heir, Henry "the Young King", his two older brothers, the Earl of Leicester, the King of Scots, the King of France, and the Count of Flanders. In 1172/73 at 19 Henry II.3,4 Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester incited an insurrection against Henry II in support of the king's son (whom Henry himself had crowned) Henry "the Young King" in 1172/73 at 19 Henry II.5 (1172/73) Was a witness where Hugh le Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk in the 19 Henry II, sided, all the favor of Henry II notwithstanding, with Robert, Earl of Leicester, (the husband of his cousin, Petronilla) in the insurrection incited by that nobleman in favor of the king's son (whom Henry himself had crowned) Henry "the Young King."5 Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester was a witness where Henri "the Young King" d' Anjou fomented the Great Rebellion against his father with his two older brothers, the King of France, and the Count of Flanders, in 1172/73 at 19 Henry II.3 Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester was was a crusader in 1179. He died in 1190 at Durazzo Provence, West Albania.6

Family

Petronilla de Grentesmesnil b. circa 1134, d. 1 April 1212

Children

* Amicia de Beaumont+ b. s 11547

* Margaret de Beaumont, Countess of Winchester+ b. c 1156, d. 12 Jan 1236

* Robert IV de Beaumont, 4th Earl of Leicester b. c 1158, d. 1204

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Also called Robert Harcourt. Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester was born circa 1121 at Beamont, France. He was the son of Robert II de Beaumont, 2nd Earl of Leicester and Amice de Montfort. Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester married Petronilla de Grentesmesnil, daughter of Hugh II de Grentesmesnil of Hinkley. Earl of Leicester at England between 1168 and 1190.2 The Great Rebellion: Henry II versus his heir, Henry "the Young King", his two older brothers, the Earl of Leicester, the King of Scots, the King of France, and the Count of Flanders. In 1172/73 at 19 Henry II.3,4 Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester incited an insurrection against Henry II in support of the king's son (whom Henry himself had crowned) Henry "the Young King" in 1172/73 at 19 Henry II.5 (1172/73) Was a witness where Hugh le Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk in the 19 Henry II, sided, all the favor of Henry II notwithstanding, with Robert, Earl of Leicester, (the husband of his cousin, Petronilla) in the insurrection incited by that nobleman in favor of the king's son (whom Henry himself had crowned) Henry "the Young King."5 Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester was a witness where Henri "the Young King" d' Anjou fomented the Great Rebellion against his father with his two older brothers, the King of France, and the Count of Flanders, in 1172/73 at 19 Henry II.3 Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester was was a crusader in 1179. He died in 1190 at Durazzo Provence, West Albania.6

Family

Petronilla de Grentesmesnil b. circa 1134, d. 1 April 1212

Children

* Amicia de Beaumont+ b. s 11547

* Margaret de Beaumont, Countess of Winchester+ b. c 1156, d. 12 Jan 1236

* Robert IV de Beaumont, 4th Earl of Leicester b. c 1158, d. 1204

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3rd Earl of Leicester

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Robert de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Robert de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester (died 1190) was an English nobleman, one of the principal followers of Henry the Young King in the Revolt of 1173-1174 against his father Henry II. He is also called Robert Blanchemains (meaning "White Hands" in French).

He was the son of Robert de Beaumont, 2nd Earl of Leicester, a staunch supporter of Henry II, and he inherited from his father large estates in England and Normandy.

When the revolt of the younger Henry broke out in April 1173, Robert went to his castle at Breteuil in Normandy. The rebels' aim was to take control of the duchy, but Henry II himself led an army to besiege the castle; Robert fled, and the Breteuil was taken on September 25 or 26.

Robert apparently went to Flanders, where he raised a large force of mercenaries, and landed at Walton, Suffolk, on 29 September 1173. He joined forces with Hugh Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk, and the two marched west, aiming to cut England in two across the Midlands and to relieve the king's siege of Robert's castle at Leicester. However, they were intercepted by the king's supporters and defeated in battle at Fornham, near Bury St Edmunds, on 17 October. Robert, along with his wife and many others, was taken prisoner. Henry II took away the earl's lands and titles as well.

He remained in captivity until January 1177, well after most of the other prisoners had been released. The king was in a strong position and could afford to be merciful; not long after his release Robert's lands and titles were restored, but not his castles. All but two of his castles had been destroyed, and those two (Montsorrel in Leicestershire and Pacy in Normandy) remained in the king's hands.

Robert had little influence in the remaining years of Henry II's reign, but was restored to favour by Richard I. He carried one of the swords of state at Richard's coronation in 1189. In 1190 Robert went on pilgrimage to Palestine, but he died in Greece on his return journey.

[edit]Family

Robert married Petronilla[1], who was either a granddaughter or great-granddaughter of Hugh de Grandmesnil. They had five children:

Robert, who succeeded his father as Earl of Leicester;

Roger, who became Bishop of St Andrews in 1189;

William, who was a leper;

Amicia, who married Simon III de Montfort, and whose son Simon subsequently became Earl of Leicester;

Margaret, who married Saer de Quincy, later 1st Earl of Winchester.

[edit]References

Ancestral Roots of Certain American Colonists Who Came to America Before 1700 by Frederick Lewis Weis; Lines 53-26, 53-27

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Robert de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester (died 1190) was an English nobleman, one of the principal followers of Henry the Young King in the Revolt of 1173-1174 against his father Henry II. He is also called Robert Blanchemains (meaning "White Hands" in French).

He was the son of Robert de Beaumont, 2nd Earl of Leicester, a staunch supporter of Henry II, and he inherited from his father large estates in England and Normandy.

When the revolt of the younger Henry broke out in April 1173, Robert went to his castle at Breteuil in Normandy. The rebels' aim was to take control of the duchy, but Henry II himself led an army to besiege the castle; Robert fled, and the Breteuil was taken on September 25 or 26.

Robert apparently went to Flanders, where he raised a large force of mercenaries, and landed at Walton, Suffolk, on September 29, 1173. He joined forces with Hugh Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk, and the two marched west, aiming to cut England in two across the Midlands and to relieve the king's siege of Robert's castle at Leicester. However, they were intercepted by the king's supporters and defeated in battle at Fornham, near Bury St Edmunds, on October 17. Robert, along with his wife and many others, was taken prisoner. Henry II took away the earl's lands and titles as well.

He remained in captivity until January 1177, well after most of the other prisoners had been released. The king was in a strong position and could afford to be merciful; not long after his release Robert's lands and titles were restored, but not his castles. All but two of his castles had been destroyed, and those two (Montsorrel in Leicestershire and Pacy in Normandy) remained in the king's hands.

Robert had little influence in the remaining years of Henry II's reign, but was restored to favour by Richard I. He carried one of the swords of state at Richard's coronation in 1189. In 1190 Robert went on pilgrimage to Palestine, but he died in Greece on his return journey.

[edit] Family

Robert married Petronilla[1], who was either a granddaughter or great-granddaughter of Hugh de Grandmesnil. They had five children:

* Robert, who succeeded his father as Earl of Leicester;

* Roger, who became Bishop of St Andrews in 1189;

* William, who was a leper;

* Amicia, who married Simon III de Montfort, and whose son Simon subsequently became Earl of Leicester;

* Margaret, who married Saer de Quincy, later 1st Earl of Winchester.

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Robert was also called Robert Harcourt.

Robert III de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester, married Petronilla de Grentesmesnil, daughter of Hugh II de Grentesmesnil of Hinkley.

Robert incited an insurrection against King Henry II in support of the king's son (whom Henry himself had crowned) Henry "the Young King" in 1172/73.

Robert was a crusader in 1179; he died in 1190 at Durazzo Provence, West Albania, on the way to the Holy Land.

See "My Lines"

( http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cousin/html/p378.htm#i6972 )

from Compiler: R. B. Stewart, Evans, GA

( http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cousin/html/index.htm )

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Robert, 3rd Earl of Leicester was the son of Robert de Beaumont, 2nd Earl of Leicester and Amicia de Montfort. He married Pernel Grandmesnil between 1155 and 1159.

He died in 1190 at Durazzo, Albania.

Robert, 3rd Earl of Leicester gained the title of 3rd Earl of Leicester in 1168.

Children of Robert, 3rd Earl of Leicester and Pernel Grandmesnil

* Amice (?) d. 3 Sep 1215

* Margaret (?) d. c 12 Jan 1234/35

* Sir William de Hamilton

http://www.thepeerage.com/p1700.htm#i16995

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Robert de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester (died 1190) was an English nobleman, one of the principal followers of Henry the Young King in the Revolt of 1173-1174 against his father Henry II. He is also called Robert Blanchemains (meaning "White Hands" in French).

He was the son of Robert de Beaumont, 2nd Earl of Leicester, a staunch supporter of Henry II, and he inherited from his father large estates in England and Normandy.

When the revolt of the younger Henry broke out in April 1173, Robert went to his castle at Breteuil in Normandy. The rebels' aim was to take control of the duchy, but Henry II himself led an army to besiege the castle; Robert fled, and the Breteuil was taken on September 25 or 26.

Robert apparently went to Flanders, where he raised a large force of mercenaries, and landed at Walton, Suffolk, on September 29, 1173. He joined forces with Hugh Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk, and the two marched west, aiming to cut England in two across the Midlands and to relieve the king's siege of Robert's castle at Leicester. However, they were intercepted by the king's supporters and defeated in battle at Fornham, near Bury St Edmunds, on October 17. Robert, along with his wife and many others, was taken prisoner. Henry II took away the earl's lands and titles as well.

He remained in captivity until January 1177, well after most of the other prisoners had been released. The king was in a strong position and could afford to be merciful; not long after his release Robert's lands and titles were restored, but not his castles. All but two of his castles had been destroyed, and those two (Montsorrel in Leicestershire and Pacy in Normandy) remained in the king's hands.

Robert had little influence in the remaining years of Henry II's reign, but was restored to favor by Richard I. He carried one of the swords of state at Richard's coronation in 1189. In 1190 Robert went on pilgrimage to Palestine, but he died in Greece on his return journey.

Family

Robert married Petronilla[1], who was either a granddaughter or great-granddaughter of Hugh de Grandmesnil. They had five children:

Robert, who succeeded his father as Earl of Leicester;

Roger, who became Bishop of St Andrews in 1189;

William, who was a leper;

Amicia, who married Simon III de Montfort, and whose son Simon subsequently became Earl of Leicester;

Margaret, who married Saer de Quincy, later 1st Earl of Winchester.

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Robert de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester (died 1190) was an English nobleman, one of the principal followers of Henry the Young King in the Revolt of 1173–1174 against his father Henry II. He is also called Robert Blanchemains (meaning "White Hands" in French).

He was the son of Robert de Beaumont, 2nd Earl of Leicester, a staunch supporter of Henry II, and he inherited from his father large estates in England and Normandy.

When the revolt of the younger Henry broke out in April 1173, Robert went to his castle at Breteuil in Normandy. The rebels' aim was to take control of the duchy, but Henry II himself led an army to besiege the castle; Robert fled, and the Breteuil was taken on September 25 or 26.

Robert apparently went to Flanders, where he raised a large force of mercenaries, and landed at Walton, Suffolk, on 29 September 1173. He joined forces with Hugh Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk, and the two marched west, aiming to cut England in two across the Midlands and to relieve the king's siege of Robert's castle at Leicester. However, they were intercepted by the king's supporters and defeated in battle at Fornham, near Bury St Edmunds, on 17 October. Robert, along with his wife and many others, was taken prisoner. Henry II took away the earl's lands and titles as well.

He remained in captivity until January 1177, well after most of the other prisoners had been released. The king was in a strong position and could afford to be merciful; not long after his release Robert's lands and titles were restored, but not his castles. All but two of his castles had been destroyed, and those two (Montsorrel in Leicestershire and Pacy in Normandy) remained in the king's hands.

Robert had little influence in the remaining years of Henry II's reign, but was restored to favour by Richard I. He carried one of the swords of state at Richard's coronation in 1189. In 1190 Robert went on pilgrimage to Palestine, but he died in Greece on his return journey.

Family

Robert married Petronilla, who was either a granddaughter or great-granddaughter of Hugh de Grandmesnil. They had five children:

* Robert, who succeeded his father as Earl of Leicester;

* Roger, who became Bishop of St Andrews in 1189;

* William, who was a leper;

* Amicia, who married Simon III de Montfort, and whose son Simon subsequently became Earl of Leicester;

* Margaret, who married Saer de Quincy, later 1st Earl of Winchester.
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Robert de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester (died 1190) was an English nobleman, one of the principal followers of Henry the Young King in the Revolt of 1173–1174 against his father Henry II. He is also called Robert Blanchemains (meaning "White Hands" in French).

He was the son of Robert de Beaumont, 2nd Earl of Leicester, a staunch supporter of Henry II, and he inherited from his father large estates in England and Normandy.

When the revolt of the younger Henry broke out in April 1173, Robert went to his castle at Breteuil in Normandy. The rebels' aim was to take control of the duchy, but Henry II himself led an army to besiege the castle; Robert fled, and the Breteuil was taken on September 25 or 26.

Robert apparently went to Flanders, where he raised a large force of mercenaries, and landed at Walton, Suffolk, on 29 September 1173. He joined forces with Hugh Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk, and the two marched west, aiming to cut England in two across the Midlands and to relieve the king's siege of Robert's castle at Leicester. However, they were intercepted by the king's supporters and defeated in battle at Fornham, near Bury St Edmunds, on 17 October. Robert, along with his wife and many others, was taken prisoner. Henry II took away the earl's lands and titles as well.

He remained in captivity until January 1177, well after most of the other prisoners had been released. The king was in a strong position and could afford to be merciful; not long after his release Robert's lands and titles were restored, but not his castles. All but two of his castles had been destroyed, and those two (Montsorrel in Leicestershire and Pacy in Normandy) remained in the king's hands.

Robert had little influence in the remaining years of Henry II's reign, but was restored to favour by Richard I. He carried one of the swords of state at Richard's coronation in 1189. In 1190 Robert went on pilgrimage to Palestine, but he died in Greece on his return journey.

Family

Robert married Petronilla, who was either a granddaughter or great-granddaughter of Hugh de Grandmesnil. They had five children:

* Robert, who succeeded his father as Earl of Leicester;

* Roger, who became Bishop of St Andrews in 1189;

* William, who was a leper;

* Amicia, who married Simon III de Montfort, and whose son Simon subsequently became Earl of Leicester;

* Margaret, who married Saer de Quincy, later 1st Earl of Winchester.

!SOURCES:
1. Nichol's Lcstrs, vol 1 pt 1 p. 98 (GS #Q942.54 H2nic)
2. Wurts' Magna Charta vol 1-2 p. 185 (GS #942 D22w)
3. Clutterbuck's Hrtfrd, vol 3 p. 287 (GS #Q942.58 H2c)
4. Complete Peerage vol 7 p. 520 (GS #942 D24c)
5. Dict of Nat'l Biog vol 4 p. 67, 68, 113 (GS # Ref 920.042 D561n)
6. Plantagenet Ancestry p. 100 (GS #Q940 D2t)
7. The Battle Abbey Roll vol 3 p. 47, vol 2 p. 306-326, vol 1 p. 148
8. Dugdale's Baronage of England, vol 1 p. 868 (GS #Q942 D22dw)
9. Baker's Nrthmp, vol 1 p. 563, 241 (GS #Q942.55 H2ba)
10. Adjusted for Leland J. Hendrix (21 gg son to #2) 931 S. 100 E., Orem, Utah 84057, 18 Apr 1968
11. Proving Your Pedigree (GS #929.1 B439p)
12. Americans of Royal Descent (GS #973 D2ba)

Earl of Leicester

Third Earl of Leicester. Steward of England.

!SOURCES:
1. Nichol's Lcstrs, vol 1 pt 1 p. 98 (GS #Q942.54 H2nic)
2. Wurts' Magna Charta vol 1-2 p. 185 (GS #942 D22w)
3. Clutterbuck's Hrtfrd, vol 3 p. 287 (GS #Q942.58 H2c)
4. Complete Peerage vol 7 p. 520 (GS #942 D24c)
5. Dict of Nat'l Biog vol 4 p. 67, 68, 113 (GS # Ref 920.042 D561n)
6. Plantagenet Ancestry p. 100 (GS #Q940 D2t)
7. The Battle Abbey Roll vol 3 p. 47, vol 2 p. 306-326, vol 1 p. 148
8. Dugdale's Baronage of England, vol 1 p. 868 (GS #Q942 D22dw)
9. Baker's Nrthmp, vol 1 p. 563, 241 (GS #Q942.55 H2ba)
10. Adjusted for Leland J. Hendrix (21 gg son to #2) 931 S. 100 E., Orem, Utah 84057, 18 Apr 1968
11. Proving Your Pedigree (GS #929.1 B439p)
12. Americans of Royal Descent (GS #973 D2ba)

! (1) Crusader

!SOURCES:
1. Nichol's Lcstrs, vol 1 pt 1 p. 98 (GS #Q942.54 H2nic)
2. Wurts' Magna Charta vol 1-2 p. 185 (GS #942 D22w)
3. Clutterbuck's Hrtfrd, vol 3 p. 287 (GS #Q942.58 H2c)
4. Complete Peerage vol 7 p. 520 (GS #942 D24c)
5. Dict of Nat'l Biog vol 4 p. 67, 68, 113 (GS # Ref 920.042 D561n)
6. Plantagenet Ancestry p. 100 (GS #Q940 D2t)
7. The Battle Abbey Roll vol 3 p. 47, vol 2 p. 306-326, vol 1 p. 148
8. Dugdale's Baronage of England, vol 1 p. 868 (GS #Q942 D22dw)
9. Baker's Nrthmp, vol 1 p. 563, 241 (GS #Q942.55 H2ba)
10. Adjusted for Leland J. Hendrix (21 gg son to #2) 931 S. 100 E., Orem, Utah 84057, 18 Apr 1968
11. Proving Your Pedigree (GS #929.1 B439p)
12. Americans of Royal Descent (GS #973 D2ba)
TITLE [EARL OF LEICESTER]
! (1) Crusader

! (1) Crusader

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! (1) Crusader

Or De Beaumont
Died or Duras,,Greece
Baptized or 30 Dec 1936
Endowed or 5 May 1937

Dict. of Nat. Biog. Vol. 4 Pg 67, 68, 113 (GS # 920.042 D5 61n); Nicols Leicester, Vol. 1 Pt. 1 Pg 98 (GS #Q942.54 H2nic); Warts' Magna Charta Vol. 1-2 Pg 185 (GS #Q942-D22W); Clutterbucks Hartfolrd, Vol. 3 Pg 287 (GS #Q942.58 H2C); Complete Peerage Vol. 7 Pg 520 (942-D24C); Plantagenet Ances. Biog. (Q940.D27) The Battle Abbey Roll Vol. 3 Pg 47, Vol. 2 Pg 306-326, Vol. 1 Pg 148; Proving your pedigree (GS# 929.1-B439P); Americans of Royal Descent (GS# 973-D2ba);
From Genealogical Library book "House of Adam".

3RD EARL OF LEICESTER; CRUSADER IN 1179

3rd Earl of Leicester. Steward of England. [BROOKES.GED]

! (1) Crusader

Or De Beaumont
Died or Duras,,Greece
Baptized or 30 Dec 1936
Endowed or 5 May 1937

Dict. of Nat. Biog. Vol. 4 Pg 67, 68, 113 (GS # 920.042 D5 61n); Nicols Leicester, Vol. 1 Pt. 1 Pg 98 (GS #Q942.54 H2nic); Warts' Magna Charta Vol. 1-2 Pg 185 (GS #Q942-D22W); Clutterbucks Hartfolrd, Vol. 3 Pg 287 (GS #Q942.58 H2C); Complete Peerage Vol. 7 Pg 520 (942-D24C); Plantagenet Ances. Biog. (Q940.D27) The Battle Abbey Roll Vol. 3 Pg 47, Vol. 2 Pg 306-326, Vol. 1 Pg 148; Proving your pedigree (GS# 929.1-B439P); Americans of Royal Descent (GS# 973-D2ba);
From Genealogical Library book "House of Adam".

Robert bio
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!SOURCES:
1. Nichol's Lcstrs, vol 1 pt 1 p. 98 (GS #Q942.54 H2nic)
2. Wurts' Magna Charta vol 1-2 p. 185 (GS #942 D22w)
3. Clutterbuck's Hrtfrd, vol 3 p. 287 (GS #Q942.58 H2c)
4. Complete Peerage vol 7 p. 520 (GS #942 D24c)
5. Dict of Nat'l Biog vol 4 p. 67, 68, 113 (GS # Ref 920.042 D561n)
6. Plantagenet Ancestry p. 100 (GS #Q940 D2t)
7. The Battle Abbey Roll vol 3 p. 47, vol 2 p. 306-326, vol 1 p. 148
8. Dugdale's Baronage of England, vol 1 p. 868 (GS #Q942 D22dw)
9. Baker's Nrthmp, vol 1 p. 563, 241 (GS #Q942.55 H2ba)
10. Adjusted for Leland J. Hendrix (21 gg son to #2) 931 S. 100 E., Orem, Utah 84057, 18 Apr 1968
11. Proving Your Pedigree (GS #929.1 B439p)
12. Americans of Royal Descent (GS #973 D2ba)

!SOURCES:
1. Nichol's Lcstrs, vol 1 pt 1 p. 98 (GS #Q942.54 H2nic)
2. Wurts' Magna Charta vol 1-2 p. 185 (GS #942 D22w)
3. Clutterbuck's Hrtfrd, vol 3 p. 287 (GS #Q942.58 H2c)
4. Complete Peerage vol 7 p. 520 (GS #942 D24c)
5. Dict of Nat'l Biog vol 4 p. 67, 68, 113 (GS # Ref 920.042 D561n)
6. Plantagenet Ancestry p. 100 (GS #Q940 D2t)
7. The Battle Abbey Roll vol 3 p. 47, vol 2 p. 306-326, vol 1 p. 148
8. Dugdale's Baronage of England, vol 1 p. 868 (GS #Q942 D22dw)
9. Baker's Nrthmp, vol 1 p. 563, 241 (GS #Q942.55 H2ba)
10. Adjusted for Leland J. Hendrix (21 gg son to #2) 931 S. 100 E., Orem, Utah 84057, 18 Apr 1968
11. Proving Your Pedigree (GS #929.1 B439p)
12. Americans of Royal Descent (GS #973 D2ba)

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