Count Robert II Le Despencer (De Belleme)

Robert II was born in 1053 in Normandy, France.

Robert II's father was Roger De Montgomery and his mother was Mabel Talvas. His paternal grandfather was Roger (The Great) De Montgomery. He was an only child. He died at the age of 78 on May 8th, 1131 in Warham Castle, Dorset, England.

General Notes
- The origins of the Spencer name come from the 11th Century A.D. in Norman England, after the conquest of England by William the Conquerer in 1066. One of the Norman knights, who accompanied William's order of knights, was Robert the DiSpencer. He was the son of Amauri d'Abbetot. The name Spencer or DeSpencer comes from the Latin dispensarius, or 'le dispencer' in Norman French, according to historians. The term 'spence' also means a kitchen. However the intended meaning of Spencer was 'Steward' or Stewart', one who is entrusted with the management of property and finances, and that surname also derives from the same source. Robert DeSpencer had fought along side William in his invasion of England, and was rewarded by William for his support with land grants in County Bedford. His children who took the surname, married into the royal blood which descended from English, French and Spanish royalty lines. In 1086 Robert was granted the Motte and the Bailey Castle in Tamworth Burges.