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Adam de la Roche

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  1. 1.  Adam de la Roche was born about 1160 in Wales (son of Robert FitzGilbert); died in — in Roch Castle, Pembrokeshire, Wales; was buried in Pill Priory, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, Wales .

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Land/House: About 1200, Roch Castle, Pembrokeshire, Wales; Adam built Roch(e) Castle circa 1200, he also founded Pill Priory, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, Wales. A legend told of the castle's founder, Adam de la Roche, whose fear of a prophecy that he would be killed by a viper's bite led him to choose this isolated site. Apparently he was unable to avoid his fate, for a viper, concealed in a bundle of firewood, found its way into the castle and fulfilled the prophecy.
    • Last Full Review: 23 Nov 2021

    Adam married Blandiane on Yes, date unknown in Wales. Blandiane was born about 1164 in Pembrokeshire, Wales; died in — in Roch Castle, Pembrokeshire, Wales. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. David de la Roche

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Robert FitzGilbert (son of Gilbert the Fleming of Ros).
    Children:
    1. 1. Adam de la Roche was born about 1160 in Wales; died in — in Roch Castle, Pembrokeshire, Wales; was buried in Pill Priory, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, Wales .


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Gilbert the Fleming of Ros
    Children:
    1. 2. Robert FitzGilbert


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