Bigod
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Bigod is an Anglo-Norman noble family prominent in medieval England, particularly known for holding the earldom of Norfolk and playing key roles in royal politics.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Bigod family | 0 |
Statements (38)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Anglo-Norman noble family
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medieval English noble house ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Anglo-Norman aristocracy
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Plantagenet kings of England NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| coatOfArmsDescription | or, a cross gules (attributed to later Bigods of Norfolk) ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Normandy NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| ethnicOrigin | Norman NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| feudalStatus | major baronial family ⓘ |
| heldTitle |
Earl Marshal of England
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Earl of Norfolk NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hereditaryOffice | Earl Marshal of England NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| historicalSignificance | influential in the governance and politics of medieval England ⓘ |
| knownFor |
holding the earldom of Norfolk
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involvement in royal politics in medieval England ⓘ |
| landholdings |
estates in Suffolk
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estates in other parts of eastern England ⓘ large estates in Norfolk ⓘ |
| language |
Anglo-Norman French
NERFINISHED
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Latin ⓘ |
| laterVassalsOf | King of England ⓘ |
| nobleRank | earl ⓘ |
| notableMember |
Hugh Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk
NERFINISHED
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Hugh Bigod, 3rd Earl of Norfolk NERFINISHED ⓘ Ralph Bigod NERFINISHED ⓘ Roger Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk NERFINISHED ⓘ Roger Bigod, 2nd Earl of Norfolk NERFINISHED ⓘ Roger Bigod, 4th Earl of Norfolk NERFINISHED ⓘ William Bigod NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableTitleHeld | Earl of Norfolk NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| originatedAsVassalsOf | Duke of Normandy NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| politicalAlignment | often opposed to royal authority in the 13th century ⓘ |
| politicalRole | baronial leadership in conflicts with the English crown ⓘ |
| regionOfActivity |
England
NERFINISHED
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Norfolk NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| socialClass | high medieval nobility ⓘ |
| timePeriod |
11th century
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12th century ⓘ 13th century ⓘ |
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