NameWilliam DE BRAOSE Sheriff Of Hereford, 24G Grandfather
Spouses
ChildrenSybil (~1150-1228)
Web Notes notes for William DE BRAOSE Sheriff Of Hereford
William II (d. c.1175)
•lord of Abergavenny (1166 - 1175)
•lord of Brecon (1166 - 1175)
•lord of Builth (1166 - 1175)
•lord of Elfael (1166 - 1175)
•lord of Radnor (1166 - 1175)
•royal lieutenant of South Wales (11?? - 1175)
•married to Bertha, daughter of Miles of Gloucester William acquired the marcher titles through his wife after the death of the last of the sons of Miles of Gloucester.
William was very fortunate in his marriage to Bertha. All of her brothers died young without heirs so she brought a number of important lordships to the de Braoses in 1166. These included Brecon and Abergavenny. William became Sheriff of Hereford in 1174. His interest in Sussex was maintained as he confirmed the grants of his father and grandfather for the maintenance of Sele Priory and extended St. Mary's, Shoreham.