Biography of Walter Clifford 2nd Baron Clifford 1160-1221
Paternal Family Tree: Clifford
Before 1134 [his father] Walter Clifford 1st Baron Clifford (age 21) 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 (age 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 (age 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 Bergavenny], 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 (age 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 (age 27). 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 (age 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.
Around 1189 [his son] Roger Clifford was born to Walter Clifford 2nd Baron Clifford (age 29) and [his wife] Agnes Cundy Baroness Clifford at Clifford Castle, Herefordshire [Map].
Before 1190 [his father] Walter Clifford 1st Baron Clifford (age 77) was created 1st Baron Clifford Feudal. [his mother] Margaret Isobel Tosny Baroness Clifford by marriage Baroness Clifford Feudal.
On 23 May 1190 [his father] Walter Clifford 1st Baron Clifford (age 77) died at Godstow Abbey [Map] where he was subsequently buried. His son Walter Clifford 2nd Baron Clifford (age 30) succeeded 2nd Baron Clifford Feudal. [his wife] Agnes Cundy Baroness Clifford by marriage Baroness Clifford Feudal.
In 1199 Walter Clifford 2nd Baron Clifford (age 39) was appointed High Sheriff of Hertfordshire.
In 1207 Walter Clifford 2nd Baron Clifford (age 47) was appointed High Sheriff of Hertfordshire.
In 1216 Walter Clifford 2nd Baron Clifford (age 56) was appointed High Sheriff of Hertfordshire.
Before 1220 [his son] Walter Clifford 3rd Baron Clifford and [his daughter-in-law] Margred verch Llewellyn Aberffraw Baroness Clifford were married. She a granddaughter of King John "Lackland" of England.
On 17 Jan 1221 Walter Clifford 2nd Baron Clifford (age 61) died. He was buried at Godstow Abbey [Map]. His son [his son] Walter Clifford 3rd Baron Clifford succeeded 3rd Baron Clifford Feudal. [his daughter-in-law] Margred verch Llewellyn Aberffraw Baroness Clifford 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].
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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
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 or 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
Great x 1 Grandfather: Waltheof Northumbria 1st Earl of Northampton 1st Earl Huntingdon
GrandMother: Alice Northumbria