Robert de Barry facts for kids
Robert de Barry was a brave warrior from a long time ago, around the year 1175. He came from a place called Manorbier in Pembrokeshire, which is in Wales. Robert was part of a group known as Cambro-Normans. These were people who had Norman (French) and Welsh family backgrounds.
Robert de Barry played a part in an important historical event: the Norman invasion of Ireland. This was when Normans, who had already settled in England and Wales, began to move into and settle in Ireland.
Who Was Robert de Barry?
Robert de Barry was a knight and a soldier. He was known for his courage and his skills in battle. He came from a powerful family that was involved in many important events during the 12th century. His family was part of the Norman expansion, which changed the history of Britain and Ireland.
The Norman Invasion of Ireland
The Norman invasion of Ireland began in 1169. It was a big event where Norman knights and soldiers, including people like Robert de Barry, traveled from Wales to Ireland. They went there to help an Irish king, and this led to them taking control of large parts of the country.
Robert de Barry helped with the "colonisation" of the Kingdom of Desmond. This means he helped establish Norman control and settlements in that area, which is now in the southwest of Ireland. This was a time of big changes, as new ways of life and new rulers came to Ireland.
