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Richard fitz Eustace

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Richard fitz Eustace was a prominent 12th-century noble. He was a son of Eustace fitz John and Agnes de Halton. Richard died c.1163. He inherited the titles of his mother, becoming Baron of Halton, and the position of Constable of Chester.

Marriage and issue

He married firstly Jane, daughter of Roger Bigod, Earl of Norfolk and Alice de Toni, they had issue:

  • Roger fitz Richard

He married secondly Albreda, daughter of Robert de Lissours and Albreda de Lacy.

  • John fitz Richard, died 1190.
  • Aubrey, she married Henry Bisset

References

  •  This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain"Vescy, Eustace de". Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co. 1885–1900.