William de Verney I

Brief Life History of William

William de Verney I was born in 1045, in Normandy, France. He married Judith d'Avranches in 1070, in Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France. They were the parents of at least 1 son. He died in 1079, in Bramshall, Staffordshire, England, at the age of 34.

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Family Time Line

William de Verney I
1045–1079
Judith d'Avranches
1051–1080
Marriage: 1070
William de Verney II
1076–1119

Sources (5)

  • Legacy NFS Source: William DEVERNAI - birth-name: William DEVERNAI
  • Legacy NFS Source: William DeBerney - aka-name: Sir William of Bramshall De Vernai
  • Legacy NFS Source: William DEVERNAI - birth-name: William DEVERNAI

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1066 · Battle of Hastings

Battle of Hastings was fought between the Norman-French army and the battle-wary English army on October 14, 1066. Duke William of Normandy believed he was the rightful king rather than Harold, who had been crowned king several months earlier. Harold was killed in battle and William was crowned king on Christmas Day 1066.

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.

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