Walter Clifford 2nd Baron Clifford 1160-1221

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Before 1134 [his father] Walter Clifford 1st Baron Clifford [aged 20] and [his mother] Margaret Isobel Tosny Baroness Clifford were married.

Around 1160 Walter Clifford 2nd Baron Clifford was born to Walter Clifford 1st Baron Clifford [aged 47] and Margaret Isobel Tosny Baroness Clifford at Clifford Castle, Herefordshire [Map]. The date somewhat suspect since his apparently younger brother Walter succeeded their father in 1190?.

In 1185 Walter Clifford 2nd Baron Clifford [aged 25] and Agnes Cundy Baroness Clifford were married at Cavenby.

The Itinerary of Archbishop Baldwin through Wales: Book 1 Chapter 2. But of the five above-mentioned brothers and sons of earl Milo, the youngest but one [probably Henry Fitzmiles Baron Abergavenny], and the last in the inheritance, was the most remarkable for his inhumanity; he persecuted David II., bishop of St. David's, to such a degree, by attacking his possessions, lands, and vassals, that he was compelled to retire as an exile from the district of Brecheinoc into England, or to some other parts of his diocese. Meanwhile, Mahel, being hospitably entertained by Walter de Clifford [aged 27],⁴¹ in the castle of Brendlais [Map],⁴² the house was by accident burned down, and he received a mortal blow by a stone falling from the principal tower on his head: upon which he instantly dispatched messengers to recal the bishop, and exclaimed with a lamentable voice, "O, my father and high priest, your saint has taken most cruel vengeance of me, not waiting the conversion of a sinner, but hastening his death and overthrow." Having often repeated similar expressions, and bitterly lamented his situation, he thus ended his tyranny and life together; the first year of his government not having elapsed.

Note 41. Walter de Clifford. The first of this ancient family was called Ponce; he had issue three sons, Walter, Drogo or Dru, and Richard. The Conqueror's survey takes notice of the two former, but from Richard the genealogical line is preserved, who, being called Richard de Pwns, obtained, as a gift from king Henry I., the cantref Bychan, or little hundred, and the castle of Llandovery, in Wales; he left three sons, Simon, Walter, and Richard. The Walter de Clifford here mentioned was father to the celebrated Fair Rosamond, the favourite of king Henry II.; and was succeeded by his eldest son, Walter, who married Margaret, daughter to Llewelyn, prince of Wales [aged 15], and widow of John de Braose.

Note 42. Brendlais, or Brynllys [Map], is a small village on the road between Brecknock and Hay, where a stately round tower marks the site of the ancient castle of the Cliffords, in which the tyrant Mahel lost his life.

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Around 1189 [his son] Roger Clifford was born to Walter Clifford 2nd Baron Clifford [aged 29] and [his wife] Agnes Cundy Baroness Clifford at Clifford Castle, Herefordshire [Map]. He married 1230 Sybil Ewyas and had issue.

On 23rd May 1190 [his father] Walter Clifford 1st Baron Clifford [aged 77] died at Godstow Abbey [Map] where he was subsequently buried. His son Walter [aged 30] succeeded 2nd Baron Clifford Feudal. [his wife] Agnes Cundy Baroness Clifford by marriage Baroness Clifford Feudal.

In 1199 Walter Clifford 2nd Baron Clifford [aged 39] was appointed High Sheriff of Hertfordshire.

In 1207 Walter Clifford 2nd Baron Clifford [aged 47] was appointed High Sheriff of Hertfordshire.

In 1216 Walter Clifford 2nd Baron Clifford [aged 56] was appointed High Sheriff of Hertfordshire.

Before 1220 [his son] Walter Clifford 3rd Baron Clifford and [his daughter-in-law] Margred verch Llewellyn Baroness Clifford [aged 17] were married. They were half fourth cousin twice removed. She a granddaughter of King John of England.

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This is a translation of the 'Memoires of Jacques du Clercq', published in 1823 in two volumes, edited by Frederic, Baron de Reissenberg. In his introduction Reissenberg writes: 'Jacques du Clercq tells us that he was born in 1424, and that he was a licentiate in law and a counsellor to Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, in the castellany of Douai, Lille, and Orchies. It appears that he established his residence at Arras. In 1446, he married the daughter of Baldwin de la Lacherie, a gentleman who lived in Lille. We read in the fifth book of his Memoirs that his father, also named Jacques du Clercq, had married a lady of the Le Camelin family, from Compiègne. His ancestors, always attached to the counts of Flanders, had constantly served them, whether in their councils or in their armies.' The Memoires cover a period of nineteen years beginning in in 1448, ending in in 1467. It appears that the author had intended to extend the Memoirs beyond that date; no doubt illness or death prevented him from carrying out this plan. As Reissenberg writes the 'merit of this work lies in the simplicity of its narrative, in its tone of good faith, and in a certain air of frankness which naturally wins the reader’s confidence.' Du Clercq ranges from events of national and international importance, including events of the Wars of the Roses in England, to simple, everyday local events such as marriages, robberies, murders, trials and deaths, including that of his own father in Book 5; one of his last entries.

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On 17th January 1221 Walter Clifford 2nd Baron Clifford [aged 61] died. He was buried at Godstow Abbey [Map]. His son Walter succeeded 3rd Baron Clifford Feudal. Margred verch Llewellyn Baroness Clifford [aged 19] by marriage Baroness Clifford Feudal.

[his son] Walter Clifford 3rd Baron Clifford was born to Walter Clifford 2nd Baron Clifford and Agnes Cundy Baroness Clifford at Clifford Castle, Herefordshire [Map]. He married before 1220 his half fourth cousin twice removed Margred verch Llewellyn Baroness Clifford, daughter of Llewellyn "The Great" Aberffraw and Joan Plantagenet, and had issue.

Ancestors of Walter Clifford 2nd Baron Clifford 1160-1221

Great x 1 Grandfather: Pons Fitzpons

Grandfather: Richard Fitzpons

Father: Walter Clifford 1st Baron Clifford

Great x 2 Grandfather: Roger Gloucester

Great x 1 Grandfather: Walter Gloucester

Great x 3 Grandfather: Hamelin Balun

Great x 2 Grandmother: Adeliza or Eunice Balun

Grandmother: Matilda Gloucester

Great x 3 Grandfather: Hamelin de Balun Lord Abergavenny Balun

Great x 2 Grandfather: Dru de Balun

Great x 1 Grandmother: Emme or Bertha Balun

Walter Clifford 2nd Baron Clifford 8 x Great Grandson of King Edward "Elder" of the Anglo Saxons

Great x 2 Grandfather: Roger "The Spaniard" Tosny

Great x 1 Grandfather: Raoul Tosny

Great x 3 Grandfather: Ramon Borrell Count of Barcelona

Great x 2 Grandmother: Adelaide aka Godehildis Ramon

Great x 4 Grandfather: Roger I of Carcasonne

Great x 3 Grandmother: Ermesinde of Carcassonne

Grandfather: Raoul Tosny

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Reginarids

Great x 3 Grandfather: Aumary Reginarids

Great x 2 Grandfather: Simon Montfort

Great x 3 Grandmother: Bertrade Unknown

Great x 1 Grandmother: Isabelle Montfort

Great x 2 Grandmother: Isabel Bardoul

Mother: Margaret Isobel Tosny Baroness Clifford 7 x Great Granddaughter of King Edward "Elder" of the Anglo Saxons

Great x 2 Grandfather: Siward "Stout" Earl of Northumbria

Great x 1 Grandfather: Waltheof Northumbria 1st Earl of Northampton 1st Earl Huntingdon

Great x 4 Grandfather: Uchtred "The Bold" Earldorman of Northumbria

Great x 3 Grandfather: Ealdred Northumbria Earl Bernicia

Great x 2 Grandmother: Aelfflaed Northumbria

Grandmother: Adelise Northumbria 6 x Great Granddaughter of King Edward "Elder" of the Anglo Saxons

Great x 4 Grandfather: Baldwin Flanders II Count Boulogne 3 x Great Grandson of King Alfred "The Great" of Wessex

Great x 3 Grandfather: Eustace Flanders I Count Boulogne 4 x Great Grandson of King Alfred "The Great" of Wessex

Great x 4 Grandmother: Adelina Gerulfing Countess Boulogne and Ponthieu 3 x Great Granddaughter of King Alfred "The Great" of Wessex

Great x 2 Grandfather: Lambert Flanders II Count Lens 4 x Great Grandson of King Edward "Elder" of the Anglo Saxons

Great x 4 Grandfather: Lambert "Bearded" Reginar I Count Louvain

Great x 3 Grandmother: Matilda Reginar Countess Boulogne 3 x Great Granddaughter of King Edward "Elder" of the Anglo Saxons

Great x 4 Grandmother: Gerberga Carolingian Duchess Lower Lorraine 2 x Great Granddaughter of King Edward "Elder" of the Anglo Saxons

Great x 1 Grandmother: Judith Flanders Countess Huntingdon 5 x Great Granddaughter of King Edward "Elder" of the Anglo Saxons

Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard "Good" II Duke Normandy

Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert "Magnificent" I Duke Normandy 8 x Great Grandson of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor

Great x 4 Grandmother: Judith Penthièvre Duchess Normandy 7 x Great Granddaughter of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor

Great x 2 Grandmother: Adelaide Normandy Countess Troyes and Meaux Champagne Aumale Ponthieu 9 x Great Granddaughter of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor

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