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14. | Sir Robert "la Bossu" de Beaumont, Earl of Leicester was born in 1104 (son of Sir Robert de Beaumont, Earl of Leicester and Isabel de Vermandois, Countess of Leicester); died on 5 Apr 1168; was buried in St. Mary de Pré, France (not found). Other Events and Attributes:
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Birth:
He was a twin.
History:
The twin brothers, Waleran and Robert, were brought up in the court of Henry I, and in November of 1119, the accompanied the King when he interviewed Pope Calixtus at Gisors. The twins astonished the Cardinals by their learning. At the king's death, they were both at his bedside.
In 1118, he succeeded as the Earl of Leicester after his father's death.
In 1122, he was knighted.
After the death of Henry I, Robert supported Stephen, and ended up at war with Roger de Tosny for a number of years. He returned to England with Stephen.
In 1155, he was appointed Justiciar by King Henry II and served until his death.
Robert married Amice de Montfort after Nov 1120. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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