Richard Fairfax, also styled Richard Malbis, Yorkshire landholder, holder of Acaster Malbis, Copmanthorpe and Scawton
Dates: died 1 November 1401
Biography
Richard Fairfax was a member of the Fairfax family who adopted the Malbis name and arms and held the principal Malbis manors at his death.
Notes / Sources
The dual styling reflects the family's legal and heraldic connection with the extinct or declining Malbis line.
Research sources:
- John M. Watson, 'Malbis Connections: Saint Quintin, Palmes, Fairfax and Beckwith', reporting the 1369 grant and Richard Fairfax's 1401 inquisition post mortem. — https://johnmwatson.blogspot.com/2017/07/malbis-connections-saint-quintin-palmes-fairfax-and-beckwith.html
Corrections / Challenges
Sign in to challenge or submit evidence against a recorded assertion.