NamePetronilla GRANDMESNIL Countess Of Leicester, 24G Grandmother
Web Notes notes for Petronilla GRANDMESNIL Countess Of Leicester
Weis" "Ancestral Roots. . ." (53:26), identifies her as HUGH's dau. Schwennicke ES (iii, 697). Cokayne's "Complete Peerage" (Appendix D to v.VII, p.717). Cokayne's "Complete Peerage" (Leicester, p.533).
She took an active part with her husband in his rebellious activities. She outlived ROBERT by 22 years. She was granted the market and bridge at Ware for life in 1207/8.