Who was Richard Plantagenet?

Richard Plantagenet (1209–1272) was born in Winchester, Hampshire, England and died in Berkhamstead, Hertfordshire, England. 12 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Richard Plantagenet 1209–1272

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 12 independent trees

Born 5 Jan 1209 · Winchester, Hampshire, England

Died 2 Apr 1272 · Berkhamstead, Hertfordshire, England

Father John Lackland England Plantagenet

Mother Clemence Clementia Pinel

Siblings Henry Plantagenet, Isabel England And Empress Of Plantagenet

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Immediate Family

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John Lackland England Plantagenet

Clemence Clementia Pinel

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Biography

Richard Plantagenet was born in 1209 in Winchester, Hampshire, England, the child of john lackland england plantagenet and clemence clementia pinel. Richard Plantagenet passed away in 1272 in Berkhamstead, Hertfordshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1209

Birth of Richard Plantagenet in Winchester, Hampshire, England

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1272

Death of Richard Plantagenet in Berkhamstead, Hertfordshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Plantagenet

This ancestor line traces from Normandy, , , France (1000) to Winchester, Hampshire, , England (1209) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Richard Plantagenet (1209–1272) was born in Winchester, Hampshire, England and died in Berkhamstead, Hertfordshire, England. 12 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 12 researchers on YourRoots have Richard 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 7 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.
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