Robert of Ropsley
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Robert of Ropsley was an important household knight who had a close relationship with John, King of England
Origins
He was the leader of a minor knightly family in Lincolnshire owing fealty to William d'Albini of Bevoir.[1]
Life and career
He was
In 1215 he was among the representatives sent to Otto of Brunswick along with Robert of Burgate. During King John's reign Robert is recorded as having witnessed 20 charters, an indication that he was at the kings side in intervals and he was an important member of John's court.[4] Shortly after June 14, 1215 he had defected to the barons side in the First Barons War despite his close relationship with king John. This was because he held some of his lands from or near rebels: William d'Albini of Belvoir and some lands in the Honour of Richmond. Despite four letters offering safe conduct to Robert if he would rejoin the royal cause, he was a rebel through and through after 1215.[5]
Fiefs
From William d'Albini of Belvoir:
Manor of Ropsley - Lincolnshire
From The Barons of Richmond:
Manor of Frampton - Lincolnshire Manor of Donington - Lincolnshire
Family
He married Mabel de Limsey daughter of Gerard de Limsey and widow of Hugh Bardulf.[6] The marriage was almost certainly arranged by the king as a reward for his services.
References
- ^ Church 1999, p. 37.
- ^ Church 1999, p. 60.
- ^ Church 1999, p. 57.
- ^ Church 1999, p. 70.
- ^ Church 1999, p. 105.
- ^ Church 1999, p. 88.
Bibliography
- Church, S. D. (1999). The Household Knights of King John. Cambridge University Press. OCLC 48139481.