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Osbern, Steward of Normandy

Male - 1040


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  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.

    Family/Spouse: Emma of Ivry. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. William FitzOsbern, Earl of Hereford died in Feb 1071.
    2. Emma FitzOsbern was born about 1034 in Normandy, France; died about 1060 in Normandy, France.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  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:
    1. 1. Osbern, Steward of Normandy died in 1040 in Normandy, France.
    2. [no first name] de Crépon died in 1059.
    3. Avelina de Crepon was born about 974 in Longueville, Normandy, France.
    4. Sibell de Crêpon
    5. Gunnor of Crêpon was born about 936; died on 1027 or 1031 in France.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Senfrie
    Children:
    1. 2. Herfast de Crépon was born about 911 in Normandy, France.
    2. Josceline