Governor Richard Le Goz Of St. James Castle D'AVARANCHES
Richard Le Goz Of St. James Castle was born in 1025 in Normandy. Richard Le Goz Of St. James Castle's father was Toustein LE GOZ and his mother was Turnvisa. His paternal grandfather was Count Ansfred D'Onfror LE GOZ. He had a half-brother and a half-sister, named Robert and Maude Margaret. He died at the age of 57 in 1082.
General Notes
About 1020 Richard II, Duke of Normandy, places Ralph and hisson Roger, along with others, in charge of the castle ofTillieres to hold it against Odo of Chartres, the Duke'sbrother-in-law, who had revolted. Odo attacked the castle butwas routed and barely escaped with his life.