Robert D'Oyly (Osney)

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Robert D'Oyly, a 12th century English nobleman, son of Nigel D'Oyly - nephew of Robert D'Oyly, founder of Oxford Castle.

Robert married Edith Forne, who had been King Henry I of England's concubine, in 1120. The marriage also meant Robert became Lord of the Manor of Cleydon.

In 1129 he was persuaded by his wife to build the Church of St Mary, in the Isle of Osney, near Oxford Castle, for the use of Augustine Monks - this was to become Osney Abbey.

Robert and Edith had at least two children, Henry, buried at Osney, and Gilbert.

Robert was buried at Eynsham, Oxfordshire.

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