| Arms* |
His arms were Or. 3 piles gu. A canton ermine (Glover).4  |
| Occupation* |
Sir Ralph Basset of Drayton was M.P. In 1264 at England.2 |
| (Simon) Battle-Evesham |
On 4 Aug 1265, Sir Ralph Basset of Drayton, Sir Humphrey VI de Bohun, Sir Hugh le Despenser and Sir Nicholas de Segrave fought on the side of Simon of Monfort at the Battle of Evesham . See also a href="http://www.castles99.ukprint.com/Essays/evesham.html"The Battle of Evesham /a.5,6,7 |
| Death* |
He died slain at the Battle of Evesham. Burke says: "when the Earl of Leicester perceived the great force and order of the royal army, calculating upon defeat, he conjured Ralph Basset and Hugh Dispenser to retire, and reserve themselves for better times; but they bravely answered, "the if he perished, they would not desire to live." On 4 August 1265 at Evesham, Worchestershire, England.8,2,3,6 |
| Event-Misc |
Rob. de Tateshale, jun., seized Keteby, Olewelle, Someridiby, and Lit. Danby, Leic., which were of Ralph Basset, who was killed at Evesham. He also seized 180 acres at Estwenyr, Norf., from Wm. Constable, who was on the side of the Earl of Leicester. His bailiffs took lands and rents at Marum, Toft, and Cunyngeby from 3 persons who were not rebels. [Since he was only 16 years old at the time, I wonder if this note might refer to his father, who was also a son of Robert, so a "jun.", although the grandfather was dead by this time. -GEB] Michaelmas 1265.9 |
| Marriage* |
He married Margaret de Somery, daughter of Sir Roger de Somery and Nichole d' Aubigny.1,3,10,11 |
| Citations |
- [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 210-31 .
- [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 55-29.
- [S233] Frederick Lewis Weis, Magna Charta Sureties, 136-3.
- [S325] Rev. C. Moor, Knights of Edward I, p. 52.
- [S342] Sir Bernard Burke, Extinct Peerages, p. 15.
- [S342] Sir Bernard Burke, Extinct Peerages, p. 27.
- [S301] Carl Boyer 3rd, Medieval English Ancestors of Robert Abell, p. 31.
- [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 210-31.
- [S325] Rev. C. Moor, Knights of Edward I, v. 5, p. 11.
- [S325] Rev. C. Moor, Knights of Edward I, v. 1, p. 52.
- [S325] Rev. C. Moor, Knights of Edward I, v. 4, p. 261.
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| Arms* |
His arms were Arg. A chief gu. Over all a baston az. (Segar).2  |
| Marriage* |
Sir Ralph de Cromwell married second Margaret de Somery, daughter of Sir Roger de Somery and Nichole d' Aubigny, before 26 January 1270/71.3,4,5 |
| Event-Misc* |
He and w. Margaret claim to be coheirs of Ralph de Somery (Inq.) on 26 January 1270/71.6 |
| Event-Misc |
Margaret is coheir of Nichola and of Roger de Somery, dec. On 10 October 1273.6 |
| Event-Misc |
Livery to them of lands at Barwe and Caumpeden as 1.5 Kt. Fee on 12 April 1274.6 |
| Summoned* |
He was summoned to serve against the Welsh, and will serve himself. On 1 July 1277.6 |
| Event-Misc* |
Gift of 6 bucks from Sherwood Forest on 27 June 1282.6 |
| Summoned |
He was summoned to Parliament on 30 September 1283 at Shrewsbury.6 |
| Event-Misc |
Having served with K. in Wales, has his scutage in Warw., Leic., Bucks., Glou., Notts., and Derb. On 2 December 1285.6 |
| Summoned |
He was summoned to Council on 15 July 1287 at Gloucester.6 |
| Death* |
He died before 18 September 1289.1 |
| Arms* |
His arms were D'or a deux leons d'azure passans (Glover).4  |
| Residence* |
Sir Roger de Somery lived at Dudley Castle, Dudley, Warwick, England.5,6 |
| Birth* |
He was born circa 1208 at of Sedgley, Staffordshire, England.7 |
| Marriage* |
He married first Nichole d' Aubigny, daughter of Sir William d' Aubigny and Mabel of Chester, circa 1225 at Barrow, Leicestershire, England.8,7,6,3 |
| Feudal* |
He held 1 carucate on 5 November 1247 at Great Tywe, Oxfordshire.4 |
| Marriage* |
He married Amabil de Chaucombe, daughter of Robert de Chaucombe and Julian Chaucomb, before 1254.9,10,7,11,12 |
| Feudal |
He held Stanford Manor, Berks., as 1 Kt. Fee on 23 January 1260.4 |
| Note* |
Built Dudley Castle in 1262 at Dudley, Warwick, England.6 |
| Summoned* |
He was summoned to the King at Windsor for Council on 16 October 1263.11 |
| Event-Misc* |
Lic. for him to enclose his dwelling places of Duddeleg Manor, Staff., and of Welegh, Worc., with ditch and wall of stone and lime, and to crenellate same. On 16 March 1264.11 |
| Event-Misc |
Complaint re breaking doors of his hall and damaging his Manor of Aspele, Warw. On 23 February 1265.11 |
| Feudal |
He held Burmingham Manor, Warw. Michelmas 1265.11 |
| Event-Misc* |
Roger de Somery is married to Amabel, wid. of Gilb. de Segrave on 19 October 1265.11 |
| Event-Misc |
Complaint re burning his houses at Dudley on 3 August 1266.11 |
| Event-Misc |
Commissioner re peace between the King and Llwellyn ap Griffin on 29 September 1267.11 |
| Event-Misc |
Roger de Somery was a Commissioner re dispute between Llewellyn, P. of Wales, and Gilb., E. of Gloucester on 14 March 1268.11 |
| Death* |
He died shortly before 26 Aug 1273, holding Manors of Clent in Staff., Bradfield, Stanford, Yngepenne, Hodicot, Hildesle, Kingeston, Cumpton, Yatingeden, and Englefield, together 8 1/4 Fees in Berks., Middelton and Abingworth as 1 1/2 Fee in Surr., Woleye, Cradleye, and Dudley with borough, Worc., Seggesley, Mere, and Swyneford in Staff., Bordesle in Warw., Newport Paynel and c. 9 1/2 Fees in Bucks., Campeden and borough, Glou., and Barrow in Leic. He was g.s. of Ralph de S., to whom K. John gave Mere Manor, Staff, and he married 1, Nicholaa de Albiniaco, and 2, Anabel. His s.h. Ralph, 18 on 24 June last ob. s. p. , and the 4 daus. of Nicholaa, viz. Margaret, Joan, Mabel, and Maud are all married. Before 26 August 1273.13,7,6,4 |
| Event-Misc* |
Grant to Wm. de Valencia custody of his lands and marriage of heirs on 11 November 1275.4 |
| Event-Misc* |
Grant to Joan, wife of Wm. de Valencia, custody of Bradefeld Manor in minority of his heirs on 6 February 1277.4 |
| Citations |
- [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 210-30 .
- [S338] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 8th ed., 55-29.
- [S301] Carl Boyer 3rd, Medieval English Ancestors of Robert Abell, p. 219.
- [S325] Rev. C. Moor, Knights of Edward I, v. 4, p. 262.
- [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 126-30.
- [S233] Frederick Lewis Weis, Magna Charta Sureties, 136-2.
- [S218] Marlyn Lewis, Ancestry of Elizabeth of York.
- [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 210-30.
- [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 126-30 .
- [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 81-29.
- [S325] Rev. C. Moor, Knights of Edward I, v. 4, p. 261.
- [S301] Carl Boyer 3rd, Medieval English Ancestors of Robert Abell, p. 217.
- [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 55-28.
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| Married Name |
Her married name was Somery. |
| Name Variation |
Amabil de Chaucombe was also styled Anabel Chaucomb.2 |
| Birth* |
She was born circa 1210 at Arundel, Sussex, England.2 |
| Marriage* |
She married first Sir Gilbert de Segrave, son of Sir Stephen de Segrave and Rohese le Despenser, before 30 September 1231.2,3,4,5 |
| Marriage* |
She married second Sir Roger de Somery, son of Ralph de Somery and Margaret Marshal, before 1254.1,6,2,3,5 |
| Event-Misc* |
Roger de Somery is married to Amabel, wid. of Gilb. de Segrave on 19 October 1265.3 |
| Event-Misc* |
Amabil, widow of Gilbert de Segrave and mother of Nicholas, and heiress of Hugh de Chaucombe, founder of Chaucombe Priory, is now wife of Rog. de Sumery on 19 October 1265.7 |
| Event-Misc |
She is to have £100 lands in dower, viz., Manors of Bradfield £60, Swyneford £16 18s. 4 3/4d., Clent £8 17s. 5 1/4d., Cradele £8 6s 0 3/4d., and Seggeley Park on 2 November 1273.8 |
| Protection* |
She was granted letters of protection going over seas. On 1 August 1276.7 |
| Summoned* |
She was summoned to serve against the Welsh on 1 July 1277.7 |
| Death* |
She died circa 1278.6,2,5 |
| Burial* |
She was buried at Chaucombe Priory, Northamptonshire, England.2,5 |
| Summoned |
She was summoned to serve against the Welsh on 2 August 1282.7 |
| Title* |
Sir William d' Aubigny held the title of 3rd Earl of Arundel.5 |
| Marriage* |
He married Mabel of Chester, daughter of Hugh of Kevelioc and Bertrade de Montfort.6,4,2,7 |
| Arms* |
His arms were Gu. A lion rampant double queued or (M. Paris I).2  |
| Name Variation |
Sir William d' Aubigny was also styled William de Albini.2 |
| Birth* |
He was born circa 1165 at of Arundel, Essex, England.4 |
| Burial* |
He was buried at Wymondham Abbey, Wymondham, Norfolk, England.4,8 |
| Event-Misc* |
He was a favorite of King John and witnessed the king's concession of the kingdom to the Pope on 15 May 1213.5 |
| (Barons) Magna Carta |
He was present 12 Jun 1215, at Runnymede, Surrey on the side of the barons when they forced King John to sign the Magna Carta.9,10,11,12,5,13  |
| Event-Misc* |
He joined Henry III after the royal faction won at Lincoln, had forfeiture of his possessions reversed and became justiciar. On 14 July 1217.5 |
| Event-Misc* |
He left on crusade in 1218.5 |
| Death* |
He died |while returning from crusade on 1 February 1220/21 at Cainell, near Rome, Italy.8,5 |
| Citations |
- [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 126-29 .
- [S325] Rev. C. Moor, Knights of Edward I, p. 6.
- [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 149-25.
- [S218] Marlyn Lewis, Ancestry of Elizabeth of York.
- [S347] Carl Boyer 3rd, Medieval English Ancestors of Certain Americans, p. 8.
- [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 126-29.
- [S347] Carl Boyer 3rd, Medieval English Ancestors of Certain Americans, p. 50.
- [S233] Frederick Lewis Weis, Magna Charta Sureties, 129-1.
- [S284] Douglas Richardson, Plantagenet Ancestry, Longespée 3.
- [S284] Douglas Richardson, Plantagenet Ancestry, Warenne 3.
- [S338] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 8th ed., 56-27.
- [S338] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 8th ed., 60-28.
- [S347] Carl Boyer 3rd, Medieval English Ancestors of Certain Americans, p. 34.
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| Title* |
Hugh of Kevelioc held the title of Earl of Chester, Viscount of Avranches.4 |
| (Witness) Event-Misc |
He was given Fallybrome by Hugh, 2nd Earl of Chester.5 |
| Name Variation |
Hugh of Kevelioc was also styled Hugh de Meschines.3 |
| Birth* |
He was born in 1147 at Kevelioc, Monmouthshire, Wales.6,3 |
| Marriage* |
He married Bertrade de Montfort, daughter of Simon de Montfort and Maud (?), in 1169.7,3,4 |
| Event-Misc* |
He joined the rebellion against Henry II and was taken prisoner on 13 July 1174 at Alnwick.4 |
| Note* |
Vicomte d'Avranches at Normandy, France.6 |
| Death* |
He died on 30 June 1181 at Leek, Staffordshire, England.6,3,4 |
| Burial* |
He was buried at St. Werburg's, Chester, Cheshire, England.3 |
| Title* |
Simon de Montfort held the title of Count of Évreux.3 |
| Marriage* |
He married Maud (?).4,2 |
| Name Variation |
Simon de Montfort was also styled Simon III de Montfort.2 |
| Burial* |
He was buried at Evreux Cathedral, France.2 |
| Event-Misc* |
He was a vassal of both the King of France and the King of England in Normandy. He sided with Henry II in the war between those kings. Since Simon controlled the castles of Rochefort and Montfort, Louis was forced to make a truce, since communications between Paris, Orleans and Etampes were cut in 1159.5 |
| Event-Misc |
He joined the revolt of Young King Henry against his father, but was captured by the Count of Flanders who successfully besieged the castle of Aumale in 1175.5 |
| Event-Misc |
He attended the treaty of Ivry in 1177.5 |
| Death* |
He died circa 13 March 1180/81.4,2 |
| Burial |
He was buried at Évreux Cathedral, Normandy, France.3 |
| Title |
Ranulph de Gernon held the title of Earl of Chester.3 |
| Name Variation |
Ranulph de Gernon was also styled Radnulf de Gernon.2 |
| Birth* |
He was born circa 1100 at Castle of Gernon, Normandy, France.4,2 |
| Event-Misc* |
He witnessed the Charter to Salisbury granted by Henry I on 1 September 1131 at Northampton.3 |
| Event-Misc |
He was a witness to the Charter of Liberties in 1136.3 |
| Marriage* |
He married Maud de Caen, daughter of Robert de Caen and Maud FitzRobert, circa 1141.5,2 |
| Battle-Lincoln* |
On 2 feb 1140/41, Ranulph de Gernon and Stephen of Blois led their forces at the Battle of Lincoln . See also a href="http://www.deremilitari.org/RESOURCES/SOURCES/battleoflincoln.htmThe Battle of Lincoln /a. Stephen was defeated and captured.6 |
| Event-Misc |
He was seized at court by King Stephen on 29 August 1146.3 |
| Death* |
He died poisoned by his wife and William Peverell on 16 December 1153.4,2,3 |
| Burial* |
He was buried at St. Werberg's, Chester, England.4,2 |
| Title* |
He held the title of Vicomte d'Avranches at Normandy, France.4 |
| Title |
Robert de Caen held the title of 1st Earl of Gloucester.4 |
| Birth* |
He was born circa 1090.2 |
| Birth |
He was born in 1100 at Caen, France.3 |
| Marriage* |
He married Maud FitzRobert, daughter of Robert FitzHamon and Sybil Montgomery, in 1119.5,3 |
| (Henry) Battle-Bremule |
On 20 Aug 1119, Robert de Caen fought on the side of Henry I at the Battle of Bremule . See also a href="http://www.deremilitari.org/RESOURCES/SOURCES/bremule.htm"The Battle of Bremule /a. Henry was victorious.6 |
| Event-Misc* |
He brought a force to help take the castle of Brionne from the rebellious Norman barons. In 1123.6 |
| Event-Misc* |
Robert de Caen had custody of his uncle, the Duke of Normandy in 1126.6 |
| Event-Misc |
He did homage to Empress Maud, recognizing her as successor in 1127.6 |
| (Witness) Death |
He was present the death of Henry I Beauclerc on 1 December 1135 at Angers, Maine-et-Loire, France.7,3,8 |
| Event-Misc |
He founded St. James Priory at Bristol as a cell to Tewksbury in 1136.6 |
| Event-Misc |
He did homage to King Stephen for his English lands in March 1136.6 |
| Event-Misc |
"He went to Normandy with Stephen but after a quarrel his English and Welsh estates were forfeited." He then became the commander-in-chief of Empress Maud in 1137.6 |
| Event-Misc |
He burned Nottingham in 1140.6 |
| (Ranulph) Battle-Lincoln |
On 2 feb 1140/41, Robert de Caen fought on the side of Empress Maud at the Battle of Lincoln . See also a href="http://www.deremilitari.org/RESOURCES/SOURCES/battleoflincoln.htmThe Battle of Lincoln /a. Stephen was defeated and captured.9 |
| Event-Misc |
"He was captured at Stockbridge after helping Empress Maud escape from Winchester. He was exchanged for Stephen." On 14 September 1141.6 |
| Event-Misc* |
He attempted to persuade Geoffrey of Anjou, Maud's husband, to invade England. Geoffrey was busy conquering Normandy, so Robert joined him in that endeavor. In June 1142.6 |
| Event-Misc* |
Robert heard that Maud was besieged in Oxford, so returned to England, taking the future Henry II with him. Maud escaped from Oxford and went to Bristol, in Stephen's territory of Gloucestershire. He defeated Stephen at Wilton. In 1143.6 |
| Event-Misc |
He besieged Stephen at Malmesbury, but Stephen refused to engage him in 1144.6 |
| Event-Misc |
He founded Margam Abbey in 1147.6 |
| Event-Misc |
He took the future Henry II and sent him to Anjou Spring 1147.6 |
| Death* |
He died of fever on 31 October 1147 at Bristol, Gloucestershire, England.2,3,6 |
| Title* |
He held the title of The Consul.5 |
| Burial* |
He was buried at Priory of St. James, Bristol.6 |
| Hume* |
To see what David Hume wrote about William I of Normandy "the Conqueror" in his History of England, please view the exhibit attached to this tag.4  |
| Dickens* |
The section on William I of Normandy "the Conqueror" in Charles Dickens' "A Child's History of England" may be read in the exhibit attached to this tag.5  |
| Birth |
He was born on 14 October 1024 at Falaise, Normandy, France.3 |
| Birth* |
He was born in 1027 at Falaise, Normandy, France.1,6 |
| Birth |
He was born in 1032.6 |
| Marriage* |
He married Maud of Flanders, daughter of Count Baldwin V of Flanders and Adèle of France, in 1053 at Eu, France.7,3,6 |
| Title* |
He held the title of King of England between 1066 and 1087. |
| Battle-Hastings* |
He and Harold II Godwinson were on 14 October 1066 at Hastings, Sussex, England.8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15 |
| (Witness) Knighted |
He knighted Robert II de Bellême in 1073; by William the Conqueror.16 |
| Death* |
He died on 9 September 1087 at Priory St. Gervais, Rouen, Normandy, France.1,3,6 |
| Burial* |
He was buried at Abbey of St. Stephen, Caen, Normandy, France.3 |
| HTML* |
Br Weblinks:; Catholic Encyclopedia History of the British Monarchy William I William the Conqueror The Conqueror and His Companions Famous Men of the Middle Ages The Normans. |
| Citations |
- [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 121-24 .
- [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 121-23 .
- [S218] Marlyn Lewis, Ancestry of Elizabeth of York.
- [S337] David Hume, History of England, Chapter IV.
- [S336] Charles Dickens, A Child's History of England.
- [S232] Don Charles Stone, Ancient and Medieval Descents, 11-1.
- [S168] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 121-24.
- [S338] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 8th ed., 50-23.
- [S338] Frederick Lewis Weis, Ancestral Roots, 8th ed., 270-24.
- [S342] Sir Bernard Burke, Extinct Peerages, p. 42.
- [S285] Leo van de Pas, 30 Jun 2004.
- [S342] Sir Bernard Burke, Extinct Peerages, p. 89.
- [S347] Carl Boyer 3rd, Medieval English Ancestors of Certain Americans, p. 38.
- [S347] Carl Boyer 3rd, Medieval English Ancestors of Certain Americans, p. 94.
- [S347] Carl Boyer 3rd, Medieval English Ancestors of Certain Americans, p. 142.
- [S347] Carl Boyer 3rd, Medieval English Ancestors of Certain Americans, p. 163.
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| Name Variation |
Robert I of Normandy was also styled Robert "The Magnificent". |
| Marriage* |
He married Arlette of Falais, daughter of Fulbert of Falais and Doda (?); Danish wife.4,3 |
| Name Variation |
Robert I of Normandy was also styled Robert 'the Devil". |
| Name Variation |
Robert I of Normandy was also styled Robert II the Devil (?).3 |
| Birth* |
He was born circa 1000 at Normandy, France.3 |
| Death* |
He died while on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem on 22 July 1035 at Nicea, Bithynia, Asia Minor.1,5 |
| Death |
Another source reports that Robert I of Normandy died on 28 July 1035 at Nicea, Bythynia, Turkey.3 |
| HTML* |
Br Weblinks:; Map of Normandy. |