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Fitz Osbern, William (Earl of Hereford)

Died: 1071

William Fitz Osbern, a Norman, came into power after the conquest in 1066 and is closely associated with William the Conqueror. Fitzobern became Earl of Hereford in 1067 and to strengthen his position over the Anglo-Saxons built many castles, including Clifford, Chepstow, Ewyas Harold, Monmouth and Wigmore. He died in 1071. He is also known as lord of Breteuil.

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    1067

    Odo,the Bishop or Bayeux, became William the Conqueror's deputy in England and was assisted by William Fitz Osbern until Osbern's death in 1071. Odo also became the Earl of Kent and his wealth and land became considerable.

    1070

    William Fitz Osbern built the hall at Chepstow Castle. [1]

    FitzJohn, Payn

    Died: 1137

    Payn FitzJohn was an important Norman lord during the reign of King Henry I of England. Payn's family originally came from Normandy but he spent most of his time in the Welsh Marches, an area of land between England and Wales. The Welsh Marches were controlled by the Marcher Lords who ruled mostly independently from the English King. Payn married a wealthy hieress and through the marriage took ownership of Ludlow Castle. He gave generously to religious houses in the area. In 1137 while supporting King Stephen claim to the English throne Payn was killed. Payn died without a direct male heir but he had two daughters. King Stephen arranged a marriage bewteen Payn's eldest daughter and the King's son-in-law Roger of Gloucester through a treaty in 1137.

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    Flambard, Ranulf

    Ranulf was a household chaplain of William Rufus with big ambitions. He became an important advisor to William, organising tax collections and military matters. He took control of the country when William was away. Ranulf became the Bishop of Durham in 1099 but took advantage of his position. When Henry I came to the throne he arrested Flambard to signal to the English people that he would put an end to Rufus' old ways. Flambard was sent to the Tower of London but managed to escape and flee to Normandy. In Normandy Flambard sided with Robert of Normandy against Henry I and organised a invasion plan. The plan failed but luckily for Flambard Henry accepted him back as Bishop of Durham possibly recognising the man's organisational abilities.

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    1099

    Ranulf Flambard is made the Bishop of Durham by William Rufus.

    1101

    Robert Duke of Normandy landed at Portsmouth with an army and marched up to Alton on the way to London. Here he and King Henry I signed the Treaty of Alton where Robert gave up his claim to the throne of England in return for 3 thousand marks a year. The treaty also ensured that Robert's supporters would not be punished.

    Fulk (I, the Red, Count of Anjou)

    Born: circa 870 Died: 942

    ulk was the son of Ingeldar who was a legendary soldier who took control of an area in the Loire valley, now in France. Fulk became the first count of Anjou. He was succeeded by his son also called Fulk and known as Fulk the Good.

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    942(Age: 72yrs)

    Fulk I, count of Anjou, also known as Fulk the Red, died. He was succeeded by his son, also called Fulk.

    Fulk (II, the Good, Count of Anjou)

    Died: 960

    ulk the Good was the son of Fulk the Red, first count of Anjou. Under his leadership the region prospered. He had several children and was succeeded by his son Geoffrey who was a legendary soldier.

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    942

    Fulk I, count of Anjou, also known as Fulk the Red, died. He was succeeded by his son, also called Fulk.

    Fulk (Nerra, the Black, count of Anjou)

    Died: 1040

    ulk was the son of Geoffrey Greymantle (Greygown). He became count of Anjou as a teenager in 987 after the death of his father. Fulk was both a fanatical pilgrim and a tyrant. On the one hand he travelled to the holy land three or four times in his life and had built the abbey of Beaulieu-les-Loches, but on the other had his wife burnt at the stake for adultery. Fulk was a fierce warrior both defending his lands and attacking those that opposed him.

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    992

    Fulk Nerra defeated the count of Brittany at the battle of Conquereuil. [2]

    Fulk Rechin (count of Anjou)

    Born: 1043 Died: 1109

    Fulk Rechin was the nephew of Geoffrey Martel, count of Anjou. The count had no children so arranged for his lands to be divided between his nephews Geoffrey the Bearded and Fulk Rechin. Fulk received the area of Touraine and Geoffrey received the areas of Anjou and Saintonge, an area on the west coast of France. The brothers Geoffrey and Fulk began to fight amongst themselves and in 1066 Fulk captured Geoffrey and imprisoned him. Fulk became count of Anjou from 1068.

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    1066(Age: 23yrs)

    Fulk Rechin was at war with his brother Geoffrey. They were fighting over the lands of Anjou and Touraine which had been left to them by their uncle Geoffrey Martel, the count of Anjou. Fulk captured Geoffrey the Bearded and captured Anjou later taking the title of count. [2]

    Selection of references used:

    • 1: Sidney Toy, Catles. Their Construction and History, 1985, ISBN:0-486-24898-4, Dover Publications Inc New York (1985), Library
    • 2: The Plantagenet Chronicles, ISBN:1-85501-685-0

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