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.

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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

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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.

[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.

-------------------- 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.