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Ranulf fitz Walter, also known as Randolph fitz Walter, was a prominent 11th-century noble. A Norman knight, Ranulf participated in William, Duke of Normandy's invasion of England in 1066. He obtained lands of Norfolk and Suffolk in England from Roger Bigod as tenant in chief.[1][a] Ranulf was succeeded by his eldest son Gibert.
Marriage and issue
[edit]Ranulf married Matilda, daughter of Ralph I de Langetot, they are known to have had the following issue:
- Gilbert fitz Ranulf, married Richildis.
- Agnes fille Ranulf, married Robert II de Vaux of Pentney, had issue.
- Simon fitz Ranulf.
Notes
[edit]- ↑ Lands held as shown in the 1086 Domesday survey: Knodishall, Peasenhall, Becclinga, Harpole and Saxmundham in Suffolk and Fritton, Appleton, Flitcham, Saxlingham, Bixley, Bramerton, Framingham [Earl and Pigot], Rockland [St Mary], Shotesham [All Saints and St Mary], Surlingham, Trowse, Yelverton, Ketteringham, Whissonsett, Yaxham, Griston, Thompson and Watton in Norfolk.[2]
Citations
[edit]References
[edit]- Fleming, Robin (2003). Domesday book and the law : society and legal custom in early medieval England. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0-521-63038-X. OCLC 1131577280.
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