Who was John FitzAlan?

John FitzAlan (1246–1272) was born in Arundel, Sussex, England and died in Clun, Shropshire, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 9 generations of this lineage.

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John FitzAlan 1246–1272

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 14 SEP 1246 · Arundel, Sussex, England

Died 18 MAR 1272 · Clun, Shropshire, England

Father John Fitzalan

Mother Maud De Verdon

Spouse Isabella Demortimer

Children Richard Fitzalan

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Biography

The story of John FitzAlan began in 1246 in Arundel, Sussex, England. John FitzAlan married isabella demortimer, and had children including richard fitzalan. John FitzAlan passed away in 1272 in Clun, Shropshire, England.

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Birth of John FitzAlan in Arundel, Sussex, England

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Burial of John FitzAlan in Haughmond Abbey, Shropshire, England

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Death of John FitzAlan in Clun, Shropshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John FitzAlan

This ancestor line traces from Normandy, France (1015) to Arundel, Sussex, England (1246) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John FitzAlan (1246–1272) was born in Arundel, Sussex, England and died in Clun, Shropshire, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 9 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.