William Fitz-Walter de Salisbury ( born William FitzWalter de Salisbury ; before 1120 - after July 1, 1143 ) is an English aristocrat, the eldest son of Walter Fitz-Edward , a supporter of Empress Matilda during the civil war in England 1135-1154 .
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Biography
Little is known about William's biography. He was the eldest son of Walter Fitz-Edward , feudal Baron and , from his marriage to Sybil de Chaurs (Choworth). Since William in 1141 already participated in hostilities, he was born no later than 1120 [1] .
After the death of King Henry I of Bocklerc , a civil war broke out in England between supporters of the daughter of the late king, Empress Matilda, and his nephew, Stephen Blois . William of Malmesbury mentions William in 1141 as one of Matilda's supporters who besieged Winchester. [1]
According to the Gesta Stephani Regis , William in 1143 participated in the attack of Robert of Gloucester at a convent in Wilton, and then died "after prolonged suffering." He was buried in the clan tomb of the , founded by his father [1] [2] .
Notes
- ↑ 1 2 3 EARLS of SALISBURY 1143-1261 (de SALISBURY ) . Foundation for Medieval Genealogy. Date of treatment April 23, 2019.
- ↑ The Complete Peerage ... - Vol. Xi. Rickerton to Sisonby. - P. 378.
Literature
- Bowles WL, Nichols JG Annals and Antiquities of Lacock Abbey . - London, 1835.
- The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom / Edited by GH White. - 2nd edition revised. - 1949. - Vol. Xi. Rickerton to Sisonby. - P. 378.
Links
- EARLS of SALISBURY 1143-1261 (de SALISBURY ) . Foundation for Medieval Genealogy. Date of treatment April 23, 2019.