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Bigod Family
The Bigod family was a medieval Norman family, the second Earls of Norfolk, the first being Ralph de Guader. Succession * Roger Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk, father of the true 1st Earl *Hugh Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk (1095–1177), second son, and heir, of Roger Bigod, founder of the English family of this name *Roger Bigod, 2nd Earl of Norfolk, son and heir of 1st earl * Hugh Bigod, 3rd Earl of Norfolk (1186–1225), son and heir of 2nd earl *Roger Bigod, 4th Earl of Norfolk, son of 3rd earl. No male issue, passes to nephew Roger *Roger Bigod, 5th Earl of Norfolk, son of Hugh Bigod (Justiciar), heir of 4th earl. No male issue; lands and titles revert to crown Other * William Bigod, first son of Roger Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk, lost in the ''White Ship'' Disaster * William Hugh Bigod, other son of 2nd Earl * Hugh Bigod, second son of Hugh Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk (more specifically first son by second marriage) *Hugh Bigod (Justiciar) (?–1266), the youngest son ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bigod Family Tree
Bigod is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Francis Bigod (1507–1537), British noble * Hugh Bigod (other), multiple people * Roger Bigod (other), multiple people * William Bigod (died 1120), English heir *Bigod family The Bigod family was a medieval Norman family, the second Earls of Norfolk, the first being Ralph de Guader. Succession * Roger Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk, father of the true 1st Earl *Hugh Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk (1095–1177), second s ... See also * Bigod's rebellion {{surname ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Hugh Bigod
William is a male given name of Germanic origin.Hanks, Hardcastle and Hodges, ''Oxford Dictionary of First Names'', Oxford University Press, 2nd edition, , p. 276. It became very popular in the English language after the Norman conquest of England in 1066,All Things William"Meaning & Origin of the Name"/ref> and remained so throughout the Middle Ages and into the modern era. It is sometimes abbreviated "Wm." Shortened familiar versions in English include Will, Wills, Willy, Willie, Bill, and Billy. A common Irish form is Liam. Scottish diminutives include Wull, Willie or Wullie (as in Oor Wullie or the play ''Douglas''). Female forms are Willa, Willemina, Wilma and Wilhelmina. Etymology William is related to the given name ''Wilhelm'' (cf. Proto-Germanic ᚹᛁᛚᛃᚨᚺᛖᛚᛗᚨᛉ, ''*Wiljahelmaz'' > German ''Wilhelm'' and Old Norse ᚢᛁᛚᛋᛅᚼᛅᛚᛘᛅᛋ, ''Vilhjálmr''). By regular sound changes, the native, inherited English form of the name shou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
First Barons' War
The First Barons' War (1215–1217) was a civil war in the Kingdom of England in which a group of rebellious major landowners (commonly referred to as barons) led by Robert Fitzwalter waged war against King John of England. The conflict resulted from King John's disastrous wars against King Philip II of France, which led to the collapse of the Angevin Empire, and John's subsequent refusal to accept and abide ''Magna Carta'', which John had sealed on 15 June 1215. The rebellious barons, faced with an uncompromising king, turned to King Philip's son, Prince Louis, who, in 1216, then sailed to England with an army despite his father's disapproval, as well as the Pope's, who subsequently excommunicated him. Louis captured Winchester and soon controlled over half of the English kingdom. He was proclaimed "King of England" in London by the barons, although never actually crowned. Louis' ambitions of ruling England faced a major setback in October 1216, when King John's death led to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Anarchy
The Anarchy was a civil war in England and Normandy between 1138 and 1153, which resulted in a widespread breakdown in law and order. The conflict was a war of succession precipitated by the accidental death of William Adelin, the only legitimate son of King Henry I, who drowned in the sinking of the '' White Ship'' in 1120. Henry sought to be succeeded by his daughter, known as Empress Matilda, but was only partially successful in convincing the nobility to support her. On Henry's death in 1135, his nephew Stephen of Blois seized the throne, with the help of Stephen's brother Henry of Blois, who was the bishop of Winchester. Stephen's early reign saw fierce fighting with disloyal English barons, rebellious Welsh leaders, and Scottish invaders. Following a major rebellion in the south-west of England, Matilda invaded in 1139 with the help of her half-brother Robert of Gloucester. In the initial years of civil war, neither side was able to achieve a decisive advantage; the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orford Castle
Orford Castle is a castle in Orford in the English county of Suffolk, northeast of Ipswich, with views over Orford Ness. It was built between 1165 and 1173 by Henry II of England to consolidate royal power in the region. The well-preserved keep, described by historian R. Allen Brown as "one of the most remarkable keeps in England", is of a unique design and probably based on Byzantine architecture. The keep stands within the earth-bank remains of the castle's outer fortifications. History 12th century Prior to the building of Orford Castle, Suffolk was dominated by the Bigod family, who held the title of the Earl of Norfolk and owned key castles at Framlingham, Bungay, Walton and Thetford. Hugh Bigod had been one of a group of dissenting barons during the Anarchy in the reign of King Stephen, and Henry II wished to re-establish royal influence across the region. Henry confiscated the four castles from Hugh, but returned Framlingham and Bungay to Hugh in 1165.Brown (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bungay Castle
Bungay Castle is a Grade I listed building in the town of Bungay, Suffolk.Historic England, Bungay Castle list entry no. 1034404 (listed 9 May 1949). Retrieved 12 May 2022. History 
The site was originally a Norman castle built by Roger Bigod in about 1100 to take advantage of the natural protection provided by a curve in ...
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Framlingham Castle
Framlingham Castle is a castle in the market town of Framlingham in Suffolk in England. An early motte and bailey or ringwork Norman castle was built on the Framlingham site by 1148, but this was destroyed (slighted) by Henry II of England in the aftermath of the Revolt of 1173–1174. Its replacement, constructed by Roger Bigod, the Earl of Norfolk, was unusual for the time in having no central keep, but instead using a curtain wall with thirteen mural towers to defend the centre of the castle. Despite this, the castle was successfully taken by King John in 1216 after a short siege. By the end of the 13th century, Framlingham had become a luxurious home, surrounded by extensive parkland used for hunting. During the 15th and 16th centuries Framlingham was at the heart of the estates of the powerful Mowbray and Howard families. Two artificial meres were built around the castle, which was expanded in fashionable brick. With a large, wealthy household to maintain, the cast ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sir Francis Bigod
Sir Francis Bigod (4 October 1507 – 2 June 1537) was an English nobleman who was the leader of Bigod's Rebellion. Family Francis Bigod was descended from the Bigod Earls of Norfolk and from the Barons Mauley of Mulgrave Castle near Whitby, Yorkshire. Born 4 October 1507 at Seaton Manor in Hinderwell, Yorkshire, Francis was the eldest son of Sir John Bigod and Joan Strangways, the daughter of Sir James Strangways. His father was killed by the Scots in 1513, perhaps at the Battle of Flodden. His paternal grandfather, Sir Ralph Bigod, died two years later in 1515, leaving Francis, then seven years of age, as his heir. After the death of Francis' father, his mother, Joan, married Sir William Maleverer. Career On 9 May 1515, Francis' wardship was granted to Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, and he may have grown up in Wolsey's household. He attended Oxford, but left without taking a degree, though his letters show that he was a scholar. In 1527, he was in Wolsey's service. He proved his a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hugh Bigod (peer)
Hugh Bigod may refer to: *Hugh Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk (1095–1177), founder of the English family of this name * Hugh le Bigod, Member of Parliament (MP) for Essex * Hugh Bigod (peer), son of Hugh Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk by 2nd marriage, see Bigod family * Hugh Bigod, 3rd Earl of Norfolk (1182–1225), *Hugh Bigod (Justiciar) Hugh Bigod (c. 1211 – 1266) was Justiciar of England from 1258 to 1260. He was a younger son of Hugh Bigod, 3rd Earl of Norfolk. In 1258 the Provisions of Oxford established a baronial government of which Hugh's elder brother Roger Bigod, 4 ... (died 1266), youngest son of Hugh Bigod, 3rd Earl of Norfolk See also * Bigod {{hndis, Bigod, Hugh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
White Ship
The ''White Ship'' (french: la Blanche-Nef; Medieval Latin: ''Candida navis'') was a vessel transporting many nobles, including the heir to the English throne, that sank in the Channel during a trip from France to England near the Normandy coast off Barfleur, on 25 November 1120. Only one of approximately 300 people aboard, a butcher from Rouen, survived. Those who drowned included William Adelin, the only legitimate son and heir of Henry I of England, his half-sister Matilda of Perche, his half-brother Richard of Lincoln, the earl of Chester Richard d'Avranches, and Geoffrey Ridel. William Adelin's death led to a succession crisis and a period of civil war in England from 1135 to 1153 known as the Anarchy. Shipwreck The ''White Ship'' was a newly refitted vessel captained by Thomas FitzStephen (''Thomas filz Estienne''), whose father Stephen FitzAirard (''Estienne filz Airard'') had been captain of the ship ''Mora'' for William the Conqueror during the Norman co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Earls Of Norfolk
Earl of Norfolk is a title which has been created several times in the Peerage of England. Created in 1070, the first major dynasty to hold the title was the 12th and 13th century Bigod family, and it then was later held by the Mowbrays, who were also made Dukes of Norfolk. Due to the Bigods' descent in the female line from William Marshal, they inherited the hereditary office of Earl Marshal, still held by the Dukes of Norfolk today. The present title was created in 1644 for Thomas Howard, 18th Earl of Arundel, the heir of the Howard Dukedom of Norfolk which had been forfeit in 1572. Arundel's grandson, the 20th Earl of Arundel and 3rd Earl of Norfolk, was restored to the Dukedom as 5th Duke upon the Restoration in 1660, and the title continues to be borne by the Dukes of Norfolk. Earls of Norfolk (and Suffolk), first creation (1066/67) * Ralph the Staller, 1st Earl of Norfolk and Suffolk (c. 1011–1068) * Ralph de Guader, 2nd Earl of Norfolk and Suffolk (c. 1040c. 1096) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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