Background
His father Richard seems to have died between 1115 and 1138, in which latter year we find "Walter de Cliffort" signing a Gloucester charter.
His father Richard seems to have died between 1115 and 1138, in which latter year we find "Walter de Cliffort" signing a Gloucester charter.
These two brothers figure in Domesday as the possessors of lands in Herefordshire, Berkshire, and other counties. He reappears under the same name in 1155. (A second listing for Clifford in Doomsday shows Roger de Lacy, as lord and tenant-in-chief, of a small portion of this barony, being taxed on 4 carucates)
According to another theory, his mother Maud, wife of Richard FitzPonce, was the original holder of lieutenant
Towards the middle of Henry II"s reign, he was possessed of the manors of Corfham, Culmington, &c. in Shropshire.
He was a benefactor to several monasteries, e.g. Haughmond Abbey, Dore, and Godstow.
Clifford"s name occurs in the Welsh annals as lord of the castle of Llandovery. He ravaged the lands of Rhys ap Gruffydd, who, finding his complaints to Henry II disregarded, surprised his castle (1157-1159).
In 1163, he is said to have slain Einion ab Anarawd, son of Anarawd ap Gruffydd.
In 1164, he is said to have slain Cadwgan, son of Maredudd. He was still living in 1187, and according to Eyton died in 1190. He was the son of Richard FitzPons and Matilda, who was the sister of Miles de Gloucester, 1st Earl of Hereford.
Walter and Margaret"s children were:
Walter II de Clifford
Gilbert
Richard
Amicia, married Osbern fitz Hugh of Richards Castle
Lucia, married Hugh de Say of Clun Castle
Rosamund Clifford, known as "the fair Rosamund", the mistress of King Henry World War II Walter de Clifford"s grandson Roger (died 1231) was father of Roger (died 1285?).