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Roger I of Tosny or Roger of Hispania [1] (died c. 1040) was a Norman nobleman of the House of Tosny who took part in the Reconquista of Iberia . Career. Roger was the son of Raoul I of Tosny, seigneur de Conches. [2] . In 1013, Roger and his father guarded the castle at Tillières for Richard II, Duke of Normandy. [3] .
The House of Tosny [1] was an important noble family in 10th and 11th century Normandy, though it did not include any comtes or vicomtes. Its founder was Raoul I of Tosny (died after 1024).
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Discover life events, stories and photos about Sir Roger I d'Espagne de Tosny de Conches (0990–1040) of Guerny, Eure, Normandy, France.
Nov 11, 2017 · By 1024 Roger and his father, considerably richer for their exile, had been welcomed back to Normandy by Richard II. Raoul died, a good age for a medieval knight, soon afterwards. Roger I de Tosny was now a very rich and powerful man and he built a fort on lands gifted to him (at Vieux Conches, just west of Conches-en-Ouche today).
May 12, 2024 · "ROGER DE TOENI I, styled also de Conches, son and heir, was born probably about 990, for as stated above he was joined with his father in the custody of the castle of Tillières in 1013 or 1014. He was a powerful and haughty man, and banner-bearer of all Normandy. In 1031 or 1032 he attested a charter of Robert I for St. Wandrille.
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5.1 Roger,1 d 15 May 1092 or 1093,2 bur Saint-Pierre de Conches3 ADULF IV 5.2 R ,1 seigneur of Tosny or Conches & lord of Flamstead,2 d 1126 or 11273 bur Conches abbey4 = aft 24 Mar 11025 ALICIA (Adeliza),6 lady of Walthamstow, Essex,7 d aft 1126,8 dau of WALTHEOF, earl of Northumberland & JUDITH of Lens (Boulogne)9
The House of Tosny [1] was an important noble family in 10th and 11th century Normandy, though it did not include any comtes or vicomtes. Its founder was Raoul I of Tosny (died after 1024). Origins. Determining the origins of the Tosny family is difficult since the records of that time are rare and often written a century or more after the events.
