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External links. Robert FitzStephen (died 1183) [1] was a Cambro-Norman soldier, one of the leaders of the Norman invasion of Ireland, for which he was granted extensive lands in Ireland. He was a son of the famous Nest, daughter of Rhys ap Tewdwr, the last king of Deheubarth (South Wales).
Gender: Male. Occupation: one of the conquerors of Ireland. Area of activity: Military; Politics, Government and Political Movements. Author: Bertie George Charles. Son of Stephen, constable of Cardigan castle in 1136, by Nest, daughter of Rhys ap Tewdwr.
FitzStephen, Robert, son of Nesta and Stephen, constable of Cardigan [See NESTA ], the first Anglo-Norman invader of Ireland, in the 12th century. He was one of those who with Strongbow entered into Dermot MacMurrough's plans, upon his return from his interview with Henry II. in Normandy.
By James and Freeman Wills. IF it were our object to relate the history of this entire period under the head of a single life, the fittest for selection would be that of Robert Fitz-Stephen. But there are few particulars of his eventful and active course, which are not mentioned in their place.
fitz Stephen, Robert (c.1115–c.1185), son of Stephen, constable of Cardigan castle, and Nesta, daughter of Rhys ap Tewdwr, king of Deheubarth, Wales, was one of the prominent figures of the Anglo-Norman conquest of Ireland.
1 de mai. de 2017 · The initial invasion force comprised just 90 mounted knights and sergeants, supported by around 300 Welsh archers. It was led by warrior-knight Robert FitzStephen – a battle-scarred veteran of Henry II’s Welsh wars. He was instrumental in securing Norman control of Wexford in 1169, the invaders’ first major gain.
FITZSTEPHEN, ROBERT (died c. 1183), one of the conquerors of Ireland son of Stephen, constable of Cardigan castle in 1136, by Nest, daughter of Rhys ap Tewdwr. He had lands in Cemais and succeeded his father as constable of Cardigan. When Henry II invaded the realm of Owain Gwynedd in North Wales in 1157, Robert went to his assistance with a fleet.
