Biographies of lesser people starting with F
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Fitz Osbern, William (Earl of Hereford)
Died: 1071
Timeline
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.
William Fitz Osbern built the hall at Chepstow Castle. ¹
FitzJohn, Payn
Died: 1137
Flambard, Ranulf
Timeline
Ranulf Flambard is made the Bishop of Durham by William Rufus.
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
Timeline
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
Timeline
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
Timeline
Fulk Nerra defeated the count of Brittany at the battle of Conquereuil. ¹
Fulk Rechin (count of Anjou)
Born: 1043 Died: 1109
Timeline
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. ¹
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A Medieval Mystery
There appear to be some strange connections between the fourteenth century Old Wardour Castle and ancient stone circle Stonehenge.
1: Location
Old Wardour Castle appears to be aligned to ancient sites in the Stonehenge landscape.
2: Alignment
Stonehenge is aligned to the Summer Solstice. Old Wardour has a very similar alignment.
3: Size
Could the builders of Old Wardour used mesaurements from Stonehenge to layout the geometrical keep?
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