PeriodIndex

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.

0comments

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.

Gilbert de Clare, 7th earl of Gloucester

walwyn Sat, 09/06/2014 - 01:59

Gilbert de Clare (d1295) was the 7th Earl of Gloucester having succeeded to the Earldom in 1262. Gilbert and his brother Thomas first supported Simon de Montfort's rebellion against Henry III, but later changed sides.

Richard de Clare, 6th Earl of Gloucester

walwyn Mon, 08/09/2021 - 20:52

Richard de Clare, 6th Earl of Gloucester (d1262) sided with Simon de Montfort against Henry III, but switched sides on several occasions.

0comments

William de Mortimer la Zouche

walwyn Sat, 09/06/2014 - 11:17

William de Mortimer la Zouche (d1337) was the second husband of Eleanor de Clare who had these chancel windows made shortly after his death. Eleanor's first husband had been Hugh Despenser the younger, the favourite of Edward II, who was executed at Hereford after Edward II was deposed.

Chancel Windows - Tewkesbury Abbey

walwyn Wed, 06/15/2011 - 00:44

The stained glass windows in the chancel of Tewkesbury Abbey are all from between 1338 and 1340. They were most probably a gift to the Abbey by Eleanor Despenser (nee de Clare) the wife of Hugh Despenser the Younger. Eleanor is thought to be the person depicted in the panel here.

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

walwyn Tue, 08/05/2014 - 19:51

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.