Godfrey de Giffard , Chancellor of the Exchequer, Lord Chancellor of England and Bishop of Worcester

Brief Life History of Godfrey

When Godfrey de Giffard , Chancellor of the Exchequer, Lord Chancellor of England and Bishop of Worcester was born in 1235, in Boyton, Wiltshire, England, his father, Hugh de Giffard, was 41 and his mother, Sybil de Cormeilles, was 43. He died on 2 February 1300, in Worcester, Worcestershire, England, at the age of 65, and was buried in Worcester St Mary, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom.

Photos and Memories (0)

Do you know Godfrey? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Hugh de Giffard
1195–1246
Sybil de Cormeilles
1193–1278
Walter de Giffard
1218–1279
Alexander de Giffard Crusader
1222–1250
Mabel de Giffard, Abbess of Shaftesbury
1222–1300
Richard Giffard
1235–
Juliana de Giffard
1236–
Alice de Giffard
1240–1308
Maud Matilda de Giffard
1224–1297
William Giffard Sheriff of Norfolk
1226–1290
Agatha Giffard
1230–
Letitia Giffard
1234–
Godfrey de Giffard , Chancellor of the Exchequer, Lord Chancellor of England and Bishop of Worcester
1235–1300

Sources (1)

  • Godfrey Giffard, "Find a Grave Index"

World Events (2)

1259 · 100 Years of Conflict Between England and France Ends

Treaty of Paris was signed on December 4, 1259, which ended 100 years of conflict between England and France.

1290 · Jews Expelled From England

After years of anti-Semitic behavior, King Edward I expelled Jews from England in 1290.

Name Meaning

Some characteristic forenames: Indian Dilip, Anirban, Gopal, Alok, Anindya, Arunava, Asit, Asok, Dibyendu, Goutam, Indra, Indranil.

Indian: variant of Dey .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

Possible Related Names

Discover Even More

As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a FREE Account

Search for Another Deceased Ancestor

Share this with your family and friends.