Robert de Tiptoft

Robert de Tiptoft (also Tibetot) (c.12??, Wymondham - 1298 Nettlestead) was an Anglo-Norman landowner and soldier.

Robert was appointed governor of Porchester Castle in 50 Henry III (1265–6).[1] He accompanied Edward I on Lord Edward's crusade to the Holy Land in 1270.[2] In 9 Edward I (1280–1) he was appointed justice of South Wales and governor of Cardigan and Carmarthen Castles. Tiptoft was responsible for the compulsory introduction of "English customs" in South Wales which then prompted the revolt of Rhys ap Maredudd in 1287–8.[2]

References
  1. "The Battle Abbey Roll. Vol. III". Medieval Mosaic. M.A&G.S.Linton. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  2. Walter Eustace Rhodes. Tiptoft, Robert de (DNB00). Dictionary of National Biography, 1885-1900 – via Wikisource.
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