Osbert de Longchamp or Osbert de Longo Campo (c. 1155 – before 1208) was an Anglo-Norman administrator. He was born in Wilton Castle, near Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, the son of Hugh de Longchamp. One of his brothers,

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, was to become Chancellor of England and Bishop of Ely and another brother,

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and

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. Osbert was appointed

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for 1190 by his powerful brother William in place of the troublesome John Marshall and Sheriff of Westmorland at the same time. In 1193 he was appointed

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until 1195. William de Longchamp later lost power and Osbert and Henry their shrievalties. He died before 1208. He had married Aveline, daughter of William de Allington.

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Chronica magistri Rogeri de Houedene, Volume 3 By Roger (of Hoveden)
High Sheriffs of Yorkshire High Sheriffs of Westmorland High Sheriffs of Norfolk High Sheriffs of Suffolk 12th-century births Year of birth uncertain Anglo-Normans {{UK-hist-stub