Robert Barry (abt. 1150 - abt. 1185)

Born about 1150 in Manorbier Castle, Pembrokeshire, Wales

Ancestors

Died about 1185 at about age 35 in Lismore County Waterford, Ireland

Biography

In 1169, Robert de Barry was with a large party of relatives including his uncle Robert FitzStephen, Miler Fitz Henry, Milo Fitz David, and Hervé de Marisco at the seige of Wexford ^[1]

In 1185, two castles were built by Prince John in 1185 to guard the northern border of Waterford, Ardfinnan Castle at the crossing on the River Suir and Lismore Castle to guard the river crossing on the Blackwater. The Irish attacked the fortifications at Lismore, opposing its construction; Lismore Castle was taken by surprise and Robert de Barry, governor of the castle was slain along with all the castle garrison.

Note : There has been some discussion about the identity of the Philip De Barry killed at Lismore as it is known that Philip De Barry did retire to Kent after his service in Ireland. He may have returned for a further period of service. ^{[2] [3]}

Sources

1. ↑ Wikitree : Norman Invasion of Ireland
2. ↑ see Alechtron : Philip de Barry
3. ↑ Thomas Christopher Banks compromises, saying that De Barry retired to Kent, though may have returned to Ireland where he was killed. The Dormant and Extinct Baronage of England, Volume 4 by Thomas Christopher Banks pub: T. Bensley, Bolt Court 1837

• Library Ireland : Compendium of Irish Biography: Robert De Barry
• A Biographical Peerage of Ireland page: 34 pub: London 1817
• The Peerage : Robert De Barry
• Wikipedia : De Barry Family