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Hamelin de Warenne, the King’s Brother
A short while ago I wrote about Isabel de Warenne, Countess of Surrey and then her first husband, William of Blois (youngest son of King Stephen). So, I think it’s about time I finished the story by...
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Ada de Warenne, Mother of Scotland’s Kings
Ada de Warenne was born around 1120, daughter of William de Warenne 2nd Earl of Surrey and Isabel de Vermandois. Through her mother, she was a great-granddaughter of Henry I of France and half-sister...
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Isabel de Vermandois, Countess of Leicester and Surrey
Adelaide de Vermandois, mother of Isabel Born around 1085, Isabel de Vermandois had the blood of kings flowing through her veins. Her father was Hugh Capet, younger son of King Henry I of France. Her...
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My News
Hi all. I know I have been quiet recently, so I thought I would write a post with all my latest news. Book News Silk and the Sword: the Women of the Norman Conquest I have been working hard to finish...
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The Countess who Chastised a King
The arms of Hugh d’Aubigny, 5th Earl of Arundel I recently came across the wonderful story of Isabel d’Aubigny, countess of Arundel, a woman who wouldn’t be cheated – even if it was by the king...
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The Warennes and the First Cluniac Priory in England
Lewes Priory Sussex As with so many nobles of the eleventh century, Gundrada and William de Warenne were known for their piety. Either in 1077 or 1081-3 (the dates vary according to the sources) the...
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Cover and Title reveal – Defenders of the Norman Crown
Here it is! The finalised cover for Defenders of the Norman Crown: Rise and Fall of the Warenne Earls of Surrey, coming out next year.Huge thanks to designer Paul Wilkinson at Pen & Sword for...
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Defenders of the Norman Crown
Defenders of the Norman Crown: Rise and Fall of the Warenne Earls of Surrey is now available for pre-order. In the reign of Edward I, when asked Quo Warranto? – by what warrant he held his lands –...
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Isabella de Warenne, Queen of Scotland?
John Balliol and Isabella de Warenne Whilst researching for my post on Ada de Warenne I discovered that 100 years later, a kinswoman of hers also, briefly, made an appearance on the stage of Scottish...
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Warenne Family Ties
Seal of John de Warenne, 6th earl of Warenne and Surrey In the reign of Edward I, when asked Quo Warranto – by what warrant he held his lands – John de Warenne, the 6th earl of Surrey, is said to have...
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