William FitzOsbern
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William FitzOsbern was an 11th-century Norman nobleman, close companion of William the Conqueror, and a key military leader in the Norman Conquest of England.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
11th-century nobleman
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Anglo-Norman magnate ⓘ Earl ⓘ Norman nobleman ⓘ |
| allegiance |
Duchy of Normandy
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Kingdom of England NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
William Fitz-Osbern
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William FitzOsberne NERFINISHED ⓘ William fitz Osbern NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| birthCentury | 11th century ⓘ |
| built |
Chepstow Castle
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Clifford Castle (attributed) NERFINISHED ⓘ Hereford Castle NERFINISHED ⓘ Monmouth Castle (attributed) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| causeOfDeath | killed in battle ⓘ |
| child |
Emma de Breteuil
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Roger de Breteuil, 2nd Earl of Hereford NERFINISHED ⓘ William of Breteuil NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| closeCompanionOf | William the Conqueror NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| cousin | William the Conqueror NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| deathDate | 1071 ⓘ |
| deathPlace | Cassel, Flanders NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| diedIn | Battle of Cassel (1071) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| familyName | FitzOsbern NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| father | Osbern the Steward NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| givenName | William ⓘ |
| heldTitleFrom | Earl of Hereford, circa 1067 ⓘ |
| introduced | Norman castle-building in the Welsh Marches ⓘ |
| landholdingsAfterConquest |
estates in Gloucestershire
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estates in Herefordshire ⓘ estates in the Isle of Wight ⓘ extensive estates in the Welsh Marches ⓘ |
| mother | Emma of Ivry NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| nobleFamily | House of Normandy circle ⓘ |
| notableFor |
key role in the Norman Conquest of England
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organizing the invasion of England in 1066 ⓘ supporting William the Conqueror’s claim to the English throne ⓘ |
| occupation |
military commander
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royal advisor ⓘ |
| participatedIn |
Battle of Hastings
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Norman Conquest of England NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| position |
one of the chief counselors of William the Conqueror
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regent in Normandy during William’s absence in England ⓘ |
| regionOfActivity |
England
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Flanders NERFINISHED ⓘ Normandy NERFINISHED ⓘ Welsh Marches NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relative | William the Conqueror NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| roleInBattleOfHastings | senior commander under William the Conqueror ⓘ |
| spouse | Adeliza de Tosny NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| supported | William the Conqueror’s preparations for the 1066 invasion ⓘ |
| title |
Earl of Hereford
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Lord of Breteuil NERFINISHED ⓘ Lord of Cormeilles NERFINISHED ⓘ Lord of Liseaux (in part of his career) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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