Walter de Fauconberge 1st Lord Fauconberge

✓ Sir Walter de Faucomberge of Rise and Withernwick in Holderness, son and heir of Sir Piers de Faucomberge (living Apr 1230) by his 1st wife Margaret de Muntfichet; in Gascony with the Earl of Leicester 1254, forfeited and redeemed his estates 1268; summoned to Parliament from 24 Jun 1295, whereby held to be Lord Faucomberge; sealed the Barons' Letter to the Pope 1301. m. (before Nov 1243) Agnes, 1st daughter of Sir Piers de Brus of Skelton by Hawise de Lancaster, and coheir (1272) of her brother Sir Piers de Brus III - with her the castle of Skelton; afterwards bore the Brus arms. d. about midnight 1-2 Nov 1304 at Rise. Father of Walter, 2nd Lord (aged 40+ in 1304), and of Anice (Engaine - our line). Source: Complete Peerage 2nd ed. vol. V (1926), 'Fauconberge' pp.267-270 (G. W. Watson) (archive.org completepeerageo51coka), read 27 Oct 2026. [DIRECT ANCESTOR OF THE COMPILER: flag added 27 Oct 2026 by walking the tree from Aynsley, so that this marker is reliable and can be searched.]