Othuel d'Avranches

Brief Life History of Othuel

Othuel d'Avranches was born in 1075, in Chester, Cheshire, England as the son of Hugh d'Avranches Earl of Chester and Unknown Mistress. He had at least 2 sons with Marguerite de Rie. He died on 25 November 1120, in At Sea, at the age of 45.

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Family Time Line

Othuel d'Avranches
1075–1120
Marguerite de Rie
1075–1119
Ottiwel FitzHugh
–1120
William FitzOttiwell
–1166

Sources (8)

  • Otheur d'Avranches, "Find A Grave Index"
  • Richard d'Avranches, 2nd Earl of Chester
  • Othuel d'Avranches, "Find A Grave Index"

World Events (3)

1086 · Domesday Book

Domesday Book is Britain's earliest extant public record with information containing land surveys and landholdings commissioned by William I. The book was completed in 1086.

1096 · The Crusades

A series of religious wars between Christians and Muslims, known as the Crusades, occurred between 1096 and 1291, and played a large role in European Christian dominance in the Middle East.

1106 · The Battle of Tichebray

King Henry I defeated and captured his brother, Robert of Normandy, at the Battle of Tinchebray in 1106. Robert remained in captivity until his death in 1134.

Name Meaning

Hebrew: The power of God.

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