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Knights of Tewkesbury 2

walwyn Sat, 08/25/2012 - 23:11

The south west window in the chancel contains images of four knights who were important descendants of the Abbey's founder Robert Fitzhamon.

Robert Fitzhamon, also known as fitzHamio, (d1107) was the founder of Tewkesbury Abbey in 1102. He had been given the manor of Tewkesbury as a reward for supporting William II as king of England during the Rebellion of 1088. He also fought alongside Henry I against Henry's brother Robert Curthose. His great granddaughter Isabel of Gloucester became the first wife of John of England.

Gilbert de Clare, 5th earl of Gloucester

walwyn Fri, 02/10/2012 - 19:43

Gilbert de Clare, 5th earl of Gloucester, and his father Richard de Clare, were among the 25 barons who pledged to enforce the provisions of the Magna Carta, as a result both were excommunicated by Pope Innocent III.

The Last Judgement

walwyn Fri, 07/15/2011 - 20:49

This medieval window in the chancel of Tewkesbury dates from 1338. The main panels depicts the Last Judgement, and the Coronation of the Virgin is the subject of the rose window.

Gilbert de Clare, 8th earl of Gloucester

walwyn Sat, 08/25/2012 - 23:23

Gilbert de Clare, 8th earl of Gloucester, was a strong supporter of Edward II and fought with him at the Battle of Bannockburn on the 24th of June 1314 where he was killed aged 23. He was also one of the Lords ordainers that in 1311 ordered the expulsion of his brother-in-law Piers Gaveston who was Edward's favourite.

Hugh Despenser the Younger

walwyn Sun, 08/12/2012 - 23:42

Stained glass panel (1338-1340) depicting Hugh Despenser the Younger who was married to Eleanor the sister of Gilbert de Clare. Hugh Despenser became the favourite of Edward II but was especially disliked by Queen Isabella, and executed when Edward II was deposed in 1326.

Knights of Tewkesbury 1

walwyn Sat, 07/16/2011 - 19:39

The north west window in the chancel contains images of four knights who were important descendants of the Abbey's founder Robert Fitzhamon, along with Robert himself.

Robert Fitzroy, 1st Earl of Gloucester

walwyn Sun, 12/25/2011 - 19:10

Robert Fitzroy (d1147), was the first earl of Gloucester, the eldest, but illegitimate, son of King Henry I. He married Robert Fitzhamon's daughter Mabel at Lisieux in France. Half-brother of the Empress Matilda, he fought on her side during the war with King Stephen.

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Kings and Prophets

walwyn Wed, 07/20/2011 - 22:51

On either side of the central window in the chancel of Tewkesbury abbey are four windows of five lights. Each window has a central figure that represents one of the kings from the Old Testament and lights on either side contain images depicting a prophet. These windows are dated from 1338-1340.