Richard de Percy
Sir Richard de Percy (c. 1170–1244), 5th Baron Percy, was a Magnate from the North of England, and a participant in the First Barons' War.[1]
He was the son of Agnes de Perci, suo jure Baroness Percy, the heiress of the Percy estates, and her husband
Percy was one of the twenty five barons appointed to enforce the observance of
King John and his estates declared forfeit.[1] Upon John's death Percy immediately made his peace with Henry III, and had his lands restored to him.[2]
Baron Percy died in 1244, and is buried at Whitby Abbey.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d . Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co. 1885–1900.
- ^ a b c Brenan, Gerald. Lindsay, W.A.edit.-A History of the House of Percy, II Vols. Freemantle, London 1902, Vol. I, p. 14 & 17