Richard was born in 1123. Richard's father was William De Montacute. His paternal grandfather was Drogo De Montacute. He was an only child. He died at the age of 38 in 1161.
General Notes
It is recorded of him, that in the second year of Henry II. (1156) he paid £20 into the King's exchequer for the ancient pleas; and 7th of Henry II. (1161) upon the collection of the scutage then levied, he paid 20 marks for the Knight's fees (a yard land Of 40 acres paid two shillings and sixpence tax) which he at that time held, soon after which he died, leaving issue his son Drue, who was called "Drogo Juvenis" -or Young Drue.