Richard de Redvers, 2nd Earl of Devon
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Richard de Redvers, 2nd Earl of Devon (died 1162) was Earl of Devon
from 1155 until his death. He married Denise, one of the daughters and coheiresses of Reginald, Earl of Cornwall. He was High Sheriff of Devon
from 1154–1157.
He was succeeded by his son Baldwin de Redvers, 3rd Earl of Devon
(died 1188).
Earl of Devon
The title of Earl of Devon was created several times in the Peerage of England, and was possessed first by the de Redvers family, and later by the Courtenays...
from 1155 until his death. He married Denise, one of the daughters and coheiresses of Reginald, Earl of Cornwall. He was High Sheriff of Devon
High Sheriff of Devon
The High Sheriff of Devon is the Queen's representative for the County of Devon, a territory known as his bailiwick. Selected from three nominated people, he holds his office over the duration of a year. He has judicial, ceremonial and administrative functions and executes High Court...
from 1154–1157.
He was succeeded by his son Baldwin de Redvers, 3rd Earl of Devon
Baldwin de Redvers, 3rd Earl of Devon
Baldwin de Redvers, 3rd Earl of Devon was Earl of Devon from 1162 until his death. His birth is not attested; but he had a younger brother, and he was invested with the Earldom between the Pipe Rolls of 1185 and 1186, so he should not have been much over twenty-one.He married the heiress of Raoul,...
(died 1188).