William FitzOsbern, Earl of Hereford: Roy Family Genealogy

Generation: 1

William FitzOsbern, Earl of Hereford (son of Osbern, Steward of Normandy and Emma of Ivry); died in Feb 1071.

Other Events and Attributes:

History: birth to death

Notes:

History:
He was the Steward to William the Conqueror.

He was a Companion of William the Conqueror and was present at the Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066.

He received large grants of land in England and was made Earl of Hereford in 1067.

Died:
He was killed at the Battle of Cassel.

Family/Spouse: Adelise de Tosny. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

Generation: 2

Osbern, Steward of Normandy (son of Herfast de Crépon); died in 1040 in Normandy, France.

Other Events and Attributes:

History: Osbern was a powerful Steward or Dapifer of Normandy during the minority of William the Conqueror, thus serving as William's guardian. He was murdered during an attempt on the life of the young Duke William that occurred right in William's bedroom.

Osbern married Emma of Ivry. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

3.
Emma of Ivry
Children:

1. William FitzOsbern, Earl of Hereford died in Feb 1071.

Emma FitzOsbern was born about 1034 in Normandy, France; died about 1060 in Normandy, France.

Generation: 3

Herfast de Crépon was born about 911 in Normandy, France (son of Senfrie).

Other Events and Attributes:

History: His name was also spelt "Herfast de Crêpon". He was a forester in Arques.

Children:

2. Osbern, Steward of Normandy died in 1040 in Normandy, France.
[no first name] de Crépon died in 1059.
Avelina de Crepon was born about 974 in Longueville, Normandy, France.
Sibell de Crêpon
Gunnor of Crêpon was born about 936; died on 1027 or 1031 in France.

Generation: 4

8.
Senfrie
Children:

4. Herfast de Crépon was born about 911 in Normandy, France.

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