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Gilbert Crispin de Brionne 2 Replies

Gilbert [Gislebert] was "surnamed Crispin [for his tightly curled hair], earl of Brionne, in Normandy." He succeeded his father at Brionne as well as at Eu. However, after the death of his father,…Continue

Tags: Baldwin, Meules, Robert, Gace, Clare

Started by Madehlinne. Last reply by Blain James Mercer May 23.

Life in the 11th Century 2 Replies

Aristocracy The upper tiers of the aristocracy held almost half of the land in England, while another half was held by 190 lay tenants-in-chief. Some of the holdings were huge, and a dozen or so…Continue

Tags: feudalism, landholding, rents, and, populations

Started by Madehlinne. Last reply by James P. LaLone May 7.

Introductions 1 Reply

My name is Madehlinne and I've long had a fascination with Medieval England. It's only been recently that I've discovered I actually have several family lines that reach back into those…Continue

Started by Madehlinne. Last reply by Paul Barnett Lee Oct 8, 2012.

Walter III Tirel, The De Clare's and William Rufus

Walter III Tirel [also spelled Tyrell, Thurold, Turold; French Gaultier or Gautier Tirel] (abt. 1060-1136), was an Anglo-Norman nobleman. He is infamous for his involvement in the death of King…Continue

Tags: William, II, (Rufus), family, Clare

Started by Madehlinne Nov 7, 2011.

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Comment by Sheri Putnam-Cline on April 9, 2013 at 11:23am: Greetings. I'm Sheri Putnam. I have been able to trace my direct family tree Puttenham-Putnam back to Anachitil who was born in Normandy and in 1066 was a companion of William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings. Anachitil' son, Roger was a tenant recorded as holder of the lands of Puttenham, England in 1088. He was an overlord and holder of the lands for Odo the Bishop of Bayeaux.