died after 1181
House: de Tosny, de Beaumont, Bigod
Titles: Countess of Norfolk, Mistress
Ida de Tosny, also known as the Countess of Norfolk, was a figure of Norman heritage and held the position of a royal mistress. She was the progeny of Ralph IV de Tosny and Margaret de Beaumont, aligning her with the noble de Tosny and de Beaumont families. Ida was notably the mother of William Longespée, 3rd Earl of Salisbury, an illegitimate son sired by King Henry II of England.
Her marriage to Roger Bigod, 2nd Earl of Norfolk, occurred around Christmas of 1181, a union orchestrated by Henry II and one that came with the transfer of several manors. This marriage bore several children, solidifying her status within the English nobility and leaving a lasting imprint on the aristocratic lineage through her offspring.
Death: Ida de Tosny died after 1181, but the details of her death, including her age and place of burial, are not well-documented.
Children: 7 legitimate: Hugh, William, Roger, John, Ralph, Mary, Margery; 1 illegitimate: William Longespée
Marriages: Roger Bigod, 2nd Earl of Norfolk
Parents: Ralph IV de Tosny and Margaret de Beaumont