Briouse was a family of some importance in England during the first two centuries which followed the Norman conquest. It appears that the family origin can be traced to the castle of Brieuze near Falaise, in the present-day French département of Calvados. It is assumed that Guillaume [I] de Briouse was among the first Normans to settle in England. Judging by the number of his holdings listed in the Domesday Book, he must have taken an active part in the conquest and as a result found great favour with King William I: Elwes calculates that he held 28 manors in Sussex, 35 in Surrey, 47 in Hampshire, 61 in Berkshire, 72 in Wiltshire and 82 in Dorsetshire, although Bamber Castle in Sussex was his headquarters[1498].
1. --- [de Briouse] . m GUNNOR, daughter of ---. Henry II King of England confirmed the possessions of the abbey of la Trinité de Caen, including the donation by "Gonnor matris Willelmi de Breosa" of land "in Bavent…et…in Rovres et in Cierneio et in Craissanvilla et in Quatrepuiz", by charter dated to [1180/82][1499]. [Three children]:
a) GUILLAUME [I] de Briouse (-[11 Dec 1093/1095]). “…Willielmus de Brai, Bernardus de Novomercato” witnessed the charter dated to [1070] under which William King of England donated property to Battle abbey[1500]. A charter dated 1073 recorded the donation by "Braiosa Willelmus" to St Nicholas of Bramber, confirmed by "Phylippo filio eius"[1501]. “Willielmus de Braiosa” founded Sele Priory, with the consent of "Philippo filio meo unigenito", by charter dated 30 Jan [1075], later confirmed by "Philippi concessit uxor eius Aanor et Willielmus filius suus" by charter dated 5 Jan [no year][1502]. The Chronicle of Battle Abbey records that "Willelmus cognomento de Braiosa" donated property to Battle abbey, later confirmed by "Philippus de Braiosa, coram patre suo Willelmo prædicto"[1503]. "Willelmus de Braiosa" donated revenue to the church of Saints Gervaise et Protais de Briouze, for the souls of "Radulfi Waldulfi filii, Radulfique filii sui atque Gausfredi", by charter dated 30 Jan 1080[1504]. “…Willielmi de Braiosa…” witnessed the charter dated 1082 under which William I King of England granted land at Covenham to the church of St Calais[1505]. Domesday Book records the holdings of “William de Braose”, including in Burghbeach Hundred and Steyning Hundred, in Sussex; in Copthorne and Effingham Hundreds in Surrey; land in Neathem Hundred in Hampshire; several land-holdings in Dorset[1506]. A charter dated to [1086] notifies a plea held by William I King of England concerning "William de Braiose" and Fécamp abbey[1507]. A charter dated 11 Dec 1093 records the dedication of the church of Saint-Gervais de Briouze and the confirmation by "Guillelmus de Braiosa…et Philippi filii sui…Guillelmus…de Crenella nepos ipsius"[1508]. m ---. The name of Guillaume´s wife is not known. The charter dated 13 Jan 1103, under which “Philippus de Braosa” confirmed agreement with the abbey of Fécamp witnessed by “ex parte Philippi, Robertus frater eius, Anchetilli filius...”[1509], suggests that Guillaume de Braose may have married, as her second husband, the widow of Anschetil d´Harcourt. Guillaume & his wife had one child:
i) PHILIP [I] de Briouse ([1060/70]-[1131/39]). A charter dated 1073 recorded the donation by "Braiosa Willelmus" to St Nicholas of Bramber, confirmed by "Phylippo filio eius"[1510]. His birth date is estimated very approximately from the first mention of his son which is dated to [1096]. If it is correct, as suggested above, that the wife of Guillaume [I] de Briouse was a Norman, it is likely that his son Philip was born in Normandy before the conquest or in England soon afterwards. “Willielmus de Braiosa” founded Sele Priory, with the consent of "Philippo filio meo unigenito", by charter dated 30 Jan [1075], later confirmed by "Philippi concessit uxor eius Aanor et Willielmus filius suus" by charter dated 5 Jan [no year][1511]. The Chronicle of Battle Abbey records that "Willelmus cognomento de Braiosa" donated property to Battle abbey, later confirmed by "Philippus de Braiosa, coram patre suo Willelmo prædicto"[1512]. A charted dated 11 Dec 1093 records the dedication of the church of Saint-Gervais de Briouze and the confirmation by "Guillelmus de Braiosa…et Philippi filii sui…Guillelmus…de Crenella nepos ipsius"[1513]. "Phylippus de Braiosa" confirmed all the donations to Saint-Florent de Saumur by "pater suus Willelmus" by charter dated before 1096, witnessed by "Willelmus filius Baderonis et Paganus frater Rius…"[1514]. "Philippus de Brausia" confirmed the donations to the church of Saints Gervais et Protais de Briouze, by "pater eius Guillemus de Brausia", before leaving for Jerusalem, by charter dated 5 Jan [1096], with the consent of "uxor eius Aanor et Guillelmus filius suus"[1515]. “Philippus de Braosa” confirmed agreement with the abbey of Fécamp by charter dated 13 Jan 1103 which names "Willielmus Philippi pater", and is witnessed by “ex parte Philippi, Robertus frater eius, Anchetilli filius...”[1516]. The Annals of Waverley record that “Philippus de Brausa et Willelmus Malet et Willelmus Barnard et Helias comes Cenomanniæ” were deprived of their lands in 1110, a later passage recording that Philippe de Briouse was restored in 1112[1517]. A charter dated 1121 confirmed the possessions of Lewes Priory including the donation of "…Brebra salinas…" by "Ph de Braiosa"[1518]. The 1130 Pipe Roll records "Philippo de Braiose" in Sussex[1519]. m ELEANOR, daughter of JUHEL de Totnes Lord of Barnstaple & his wife --- de Piquigny. "Philippus de Brausia" confirmed the donations to the church of Saints Gervais et Protais de Briouze, by "pater eius Guillemus de Brausia", by charter dated 5 Jan [1096], with the consent of "uxor eius Aanor et Guillelmus filius suus"[1520]. Her parentage is confirmed by the undated charter under which “Willielmus de Braosa” confirmed donations to Barnstaple Priory by "Johelis avi sui" by undated charter[1521]. Philip & his wife had four children:
(a) WILLIAM [II] de Briouse (before 5 Jan [1096]-after [1175]). "Philippus de Brausia" confirmed the donations to the church of Saints Gervais et Protais de Briouze, by "pater eius Guillemus de Brausia", before leaving for Jerusalem, by charter dated 5 Jan [1096], with the consent of "uxor eius Aanor et Guillelmus filius suus"[1522].
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(b) ROBERT de Briouse (-after [1140]). "Willelmus de Braiosa, Philippi filius" notified "filio suo" that he had donated "Armigetone mansionem" to the monks of Saint-Florent by charter dated to [1140], witnessed by "Robertus frater meus…"[1523].
(c) PHILIP [II] de Briouse (-after 1177). "Willielmus de Braiosa" confirmed the donations to the church of Saints Gervais et Protais de Briouze by "Philippus de Braiosa pater eiusdem Willielmi", by undated charter, witnessed by "Bertam conjugem meam, Philippum fratrem meum"[1524]. "Willelmus de Braiosa, Philippi filius" notified "filio suo" that he had donated "Armigetone mansionem" to the monks of Saint-Florent by charter dated to [1140], witnessed by "Robertus frater meus…", later confirmed by "Willelmus dominus de Braiosa filius Philippi, avi mei filii Willelmi" witnessed by "Bertam conjugem meam, Philippum fratrem meum…"[1525]. Military fee certifications in the Red Book of the Exchequer, in 1166, record that "Philippus de Braosa" held two knight´s fee in Hampshire from the bishop of Winchester, as well as claiming a third which was held by "Willelmus de Braosa"[1526]. The 1176/77 Pipe Roll names "Philippo de Braiosa" in Dorset and Somerset[1527]. The Annals of Tigernach (Continuation) record that “three fleets of Englishmen arrived in Ireland” in 1177, those of “Hugo de Lacy…William Fitz Audeline and…Philip de Breusa (Pilip de Preis)”, adding that Philip´s went to Waterford[1528]. King John confirmed "honore de Limeric" to "Willo de Braos", as King Henry II had granted it to "Philipp de Braos avunculo predicti Willlemi", by charter dated 12 Jan 1201[1529].
(d) ROGER de Briouse . “Willielmus de Braosa” confirmed donations to Abergavenny Priory by “Hamelinus de Balon et Brientius comitis filius et Walterus de Herefort et Henricus de Herefort” by undated charter, witnessed by “Rogero fratre meo…”[1530].
b) [daughter . The precise relationship between Guillaume de Briouse and Guillaume de Crenelle is not known but it is assumed from the document quoted below that the latter was the son of the former´s sister. m ---.] One child:
i) GUILLAUME de Crenelle (-after 11 Dec 1093). A charted dated 11 Dec 1093 records the dedication of the church of Saint-Gervais de Briouze and the confirmation by "Guillelmus de Braiosa…et Philippi filii sui…Guillelmus…de Crenella nepos ipsius"[1531].
c) [daughter . The precise relationship between Guillaume de Briouse and Herbert is not known but it is assumed from the document quoted below that the latter was the son of the former´s sister. m ---.] One child:
i) HERBERT (-after 11 Dec 1093). A charter dated 18 Jun [1097/1100] records the donation of the church of Sevrai to "Rogero Carpito" to hold as his predecessor had done from "Guillelmus de Braiosa", witnessed by "Herberto nepote domni Guillelmi"[1532].
The relationship between the following person and the main Briouse family has not been identified, but presumably he was closely related to Philip [I] de Briouse who is recording as acting as his pledge:
1. PAYN de Briouse (-after 1129). "…Pagano de Braiosa…" witnessed the charter dated to [1119/24] under which "David comes filii Malcolmi regis Scotorum" founded the monastery of Kelso[1533]. The 1130 Pipe Roll records "Pagan de Braiosa" for whom "Philipp de Braisa est plaigi" in Bedfordshire[1534].
WILLIAM [II] de Briouse, son of PHILIPPE de Briouse & his wife Eleanor de Barnstaple (before 5 Jan [1096]-after [1175]). The most difficult question relating to William [II] de Briouse is whether he in fact represents one person or two persons, father and son. If the charter dated to [1096] is correctly dated, his life was improbably long if he was one person. In addition, the 1157 Pipe Roll lists William among "Nova Placita et Novæ Conventiones" for the honour of Barnstaple, which suggests that the William in question had recently inherited his property rights, presumably from his father as the death of his supposed grandfather Philippe is dated to [1131/39]. This looks straightforward until we consider the charter dated [1140], which clarifies that Bertha of Gloucester was the wife of William, son of Philippe de Briouse, which appears to exclude their being two individuals named William. "Philippus de Brausia" confirmed the donations to the church of Saints Gervais et Protais de Briouze, by "pater eius Guillemus de Brausia", before leaving for Jerusalem, by charter dated 5 Jan [1096], with the consent of "uxor eius Aanor et Guillelmus filius suus"[1535]. "Willielmus de Braiosa" confirmed the donations to the church of Saints Gervais et Protais de Briouze by "Philippus de Braiosa pater eiusdem Willielmi", by undated charter, witnessed by "Bertam conjugem meam, Philippum fratrem meum"[1536]. "Willelmus de Braiosa, Philippi filius" notified "filio suo" that he had donated "Armigetone mansionem" to the monks of Saint-Florent by charter dated to [1140], witnessed by "Robertus frater meus…", later confirmed by "Willelmus dominus de Braiosa filius Philippi, avi mei filii Willelmi" witnessed by "Bertam conjugem meam, Philippum fratrem meum…"[1537]. A charter dated [1154] records that "Willelmus de Braiosa et Willelmus de Harecourt" donated the church of Sumtinges to the Templars[1538]. This joint donation suggests a family relationship between the donors, but this has not yet been traced. The 1157 Pipe Roll records "Will´s de Braiosa" owing 1000 marks for "parte sua de honore de Barnestapl" in "Nova Placita et Novæ Conventiones"[1539]. The 1157 Pipe Roll records "Will. de Braiosa" in Herefordshire[1540]. Military fee certifications in the Red Book of the Exchequer, in 1166, record the knights´ fees held from "Willelmi de Brahosa de honore de Berdestaple" in Devon[1541]. The Red Book of the Exchequer refers to "Willelmus de Breose xxviii m" in Devonshire in [1167/68][1542]. The Red Book of the Exchequer records enfeoffments in the duchy of Normandy in [1172], "Willemus de Braiosa" with three knights "de Braiosa"[1543]. He was Lord of Abergavenny and Brecon from [1173] by grant of his brother-in-law Mahel FitzMiles[1544]. The Annales Cambriæ record that "Willielmo de Breusa" killed "Seisil filius Dinawal et Gefrei filius eius…in Abergavenni" in 1175[1545]. “Willielmus de Braosa” confirmed donations to Abergavenny Priory by “Hamelinus de Balon et Brientius comitis filius et Walterus de Herefort et Henricus de Herefort” by undated charter, witnessed by “Rogero fratre meo…”[1546].
m (before [1140]) BERTHA, daughter of MILES of Gloucester Earl of Hereford & his wife Sibylle de Neufmarché. The Historia fundationis cum fundatoris genealogia of the priory of Abergavenny names “Margaretam, Bertam et Luciam” as the three daughters of “Milonem” & his wife, adding that Berthe married “Philippo de Brusa domino de Duelth“ (naming their descendants) and inherited “tota terra Breconiæ, Wenciæ superioris et Gower”[1547]. A manuscript narrating the history of Brecknock priory records that “Berte” married “Willame de Brewes”, and also lists her descendants[1548]. "Willielmus de Braiosa" confirmed the donations to the church of Saints Gervais et Protais de Briouze by "Philippus de Braiosa pater eiusdem Willielmi", by undated charter, witnessed by "Bertam conjugem meam, Philippum fratrem meum"[1549]. "Willelmus de Braiosa, Philippi filius" notified "filio suo" that he had donated "Armigetone mansionem" to the monks of Saint-Florent by charter dated to [1140], witnessed by "Robertus frater meus…", later confirmed by "Willelmus dominus de Braiosa filius Philippi, avi mei filii Willelmi" witnessed by "Bertam conjugem meam, Philippum fratrem meum…"[1550].
William & his wife had [four] children:
1. WILLIAM [III] de Briouse (-Corbeil 9 Apr 1211, bur Paris, Saint-Victor). A manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey names “Willielmus, Egidius et Reginaldus” as the three sons of “Willelmo Brewes” and his wife “Berta…comitis Milonis secunda filia”, adding that William was disinherited by King John[1551].
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2. [BERTHA de Briouse . According to Domesday Descendants, the wife of William [I] de Beauchamp was "Bertha, daughter of William II de Braose"[1552]. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified but, if it is correct, the chronology of her husband´s family suggests that she must have been one of her parents´ older children. The introduction to the Beauchamp Cartulary states that "according to an early 14th century inquest, he married Berta, a daughter of the marcher lord William de Braose c. 1140 and received with her lands in three villages in south Gloucestershire", but noting that the jurors incorrectly state that Bertha was the wife of the great-grandfather of Guy Earl of Warwick who would have been William [II] de Beauchamp[1553]. m WILLIAM [I] de Beauchamp, son of WALTER [I] de Beauchamp of Elmley & his wife [Emmeline] de Abitot (-1170).]
3. [REYNOLD de Briouse . A manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey names “Willielmus, Egidius et Reginaldus” as the three sons of “Willelmo Brewes” and his wife “Berta…comitis Milonis secunda filia”, adding that William was disinherited by King John[1554]. This document suggests that Reynold, son of William [II] de Briouse, was a different person from Reynold, son of William [III] de Briouse (see below), but this hypothesis has not been confirmed by any primary source. As noted below, another source confirms that Giles Bishop of Hereford (also named as the son of William [II] in this manuscript) was the son of William [III] de Briouse, which casts doubt on the reliability of the Lanthony Abbey manuscript and therefore the likelihood of the existence of Reynold, son of William [II], as a separate person.]
4. [SIBYL (-after 5 Feb 1228). “Willielmus comes de Ferrariis” donated property to Tutbury Priory, for the soul of “uxoris meæ Sibillæ et liberorum meorum”, by charter which names “antecessores mei…Henricus de Ferrariis et Engenulphus et Robertus avus meus et Robertus comes pater meus”[1555]. “Robertus [mistake for Willielmus] comes de Ferrariis” donated property to Dore Abbey, for the souls of “Sibilla de Braosa, uxoris meæ matris W. filii mei et sua, et…Bertæ (fuit filia Milonis comitis Herefordiæ) matris uxoris meæ”, by undated charter[1556]. However, the Complete Peerage states that this charter is considered to be a fabrication, and that there is no other proof of the parentage of William´s wife[1557]. m firstly WILLIAM de Ferrers Earl [of Derby], son of ROBERT de Ferrers Earl [of Derby] & his wife Margaret [Peverel] (-killed in battle Acre 1190 before 21 Oct). m secondly as his second wife, ADAM de Port, son ofJOHN de Port & his wife Maud --- ([1150/55]-[26 Jun/28 Jul] 1213).]
WILLIAM [III] de Briouse, son of WILLIAM [II] de Briouse Lord of Abergavenny, Briouse, Bramber, Brecon and Over-Gwent & his wife Bertha of Hereford (-Corbeil 9 Apr 1211, bur Paris, Saint-Victor). A manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey names “Willielmus, Egidius et Reginaldus” as the three sons of “Willelmo Brewes” and his wife “Berta…comitis Milonis secunda filia”, adding that William was disinherited by King John[1558]. The Red Book of the Exchequer refers to "Willelmus de Breose xxviii l de honore de Berdestaple" in Devonshire in [1186/87][1559]. The Red Book of the Exchequer, listing scutage payments in [1190/91], records "Willelmus de Braosa" in Sussex[1560]. The Red Book of the Exchequer, listing scutage payments in [1194/95], names "Willelmus de Breose" among those granted delay in payment "per brevis" in Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire[1561]. "Willelmus de Braiosa, Philippi filius" notified "filio suo" that he had donated "Armigetone mansionem" to the monks of Saint-Florent by charter dated to [1140], witnessed by "Robertus frater meus…", later confirmed by "Willelmus dominus de Braiosa filius Philippi, avi mei filii Willelmi" witnessed by "Bertam conjugem meam, Philippum fratrem meum…"[1562]. King John confirmed "honore de Limeric" to "Willo de Braos", as King Henry II had granted it to "Philipp de Braos avunculo predicti Willlemi", by charter dated 12 Jan 1201[1563]. "Willelmus de Braosa dominus de Brechen" donated property to Flaxley Abbey, Gloucestershire, for the souls of "uxoris meæ Matildis de Sancto Walerico et puerorum nostrorum", by undated charter, witnessed by "Willelmo et Philippo filiis meis"[1564]. His lands were forfeited by King John in 1208[1565]. The 13th century Histoire des ducs de Normandie et des rois d´Angleterre records that "Guillaumes de Brayouse" fled from King John to France[1566]. Matthew Paris records the death in 1211 “apud Curbulam vigilia Sancti Laurentii” of "Willelmus de Brause senior” who had fled Ireland for France[1567]. The Annals of Waverley record that “Willelmus…de Brausa” fled “apud Sorham” after his wife and son were captured and died in Paris soon afterwards[1568]. The Annals of Margan record the death in 1211 of “Willielmus de Breusa senior exul in Francia”[1569].
m ([1170/75]) MATHILDE de Saint-Valéry, daughter of BERNARD de Saint-Valéry & his [second wife Anora ---] (-Corfe Castle 1210). The 13th century Histoire des ducs de Normandie et des rois d´Angleterre names "fille fu Bernart de Saint-Waleri…Mehaus" as the wife of "Guillaumes de Brayouse", commenting that she once boasted about her cows to "Bauduin le conte d´Aubemalle son neveu"[1570]. A manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey names “Matildis de S. Walerico, quondam uxoris Willielmi de Brewes” when recording the marriage of her daughter[1571]. "Willelmus de Braosa dominus de Brechen" donated property to Flaxley Abbey, Gloucestershire, for the souls of "uxoris meæ Matildis de Sancto Walerico et puerorum nostrorum", by undated charter, witnessed by "Willelmo et Philippo filiis meis"[1572]. Matthew Paris records that "uxorem Willelmi de Brause et Willelmum filium eius cum uxore sua" were captured in 1210 at the siege of Meath, but escaped, were captured again “in insula de May”, and imprisoned at Windsor, in a later passage recording that all four died “apud Windleshores”[1573]. The Annals of Waverley record that “Matildis matrona nobilis cognomento de la Haie, uxor Willelmi de Braose” was captured with “Willelmo filio suo milite…in Galwaitha” in 1210 and starved to death “apud Windeshores”[1574]. A manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey records that “Mathildis uxor eius et Willielmus filius eorum” (referring to William, son of “Willelmo Brewes” and his wife “Berta…comitis Milonis secunda filia”) were imprisoned by King John and died in prison[1575]. The Annals of Dunstable record that “Willelmum de Brause juniorem et sororem eius et Matildam matrem eius” were captured in Ireland in 1210 by King John, adding that they later died in prison[1576]. The 13th century Histoire des ducs de Normandie et des rois d´Angleterre records that "Mehaus sa feme [Guillaumes de Braiouse] et Guillaumes ses fils" fled from King John to Ireland where they were captured at "le castiel de Cracfergu", taken to England, and imprisoned at "el castiel del Corf" where they were starved to death[1577]. The question whether "Mathilde de Saint-Valéry" and "Mathilde de la Haie" refer to the same person appears to be resolved by the 13th century Histoire des ducs de Normandie et des rois d´Angleterre which records her parentage and the circumstances of her death in the same lengthy passage.
William [III] & his wife had ten children:
1. MARGERY ([1175/85]-after 1255). A manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey records that “Walterus”, son of “Gilbertus de Lacy”, married “Margeriam filiam Matildis de S. Walerico, quondam uxoris Willielmi de Brewes”[1578]. This wording suggests that Margery may have been her mother´s daughter by an earlier marriage, not the daughter of William de Briouse, although no other primary source has yet been identified which suggests that Maud married twice. Nevertheless, the Annals of Worcester record that King John exiled “Walterum de Lacy” in 1211 because he would not repudiate “uxorem suam, filiam W. de Breaus”[1579]. Her birth date range is estimated based firstly on her oldest son having had three children before he died in 1230, and her husband´s birth estimated to [1172]. If the range is correct, it is likely that Margery was one of her parents´s older children. A charter of King Edward II dated 26 Jan 1326 confirmed donations to Lanthony Abbey, among which a donation by “Walterus de Lacy filius Hugonis de Lacy” for the soul of “dominæ Margeriæ uxoris meæ”[1580]. King John granted land "in foresta nostra de Acornebur" to "Margaret de Lascy" to build a religious house, for the souls of "W. de Breusa patris sui, Matillid matris sue et W. fratris sui", dated 10 Oct 1216[1581]. "Walterus de Lacy" confirmed the donation by "Margeria uxor mea" to Acornbury priory, Herefordshire by charter dated to [1220/25], witnessed by “domino Willielmo de Lascy, domino Simone de Clifford, priore de Careswell, Egidio de Clifford…”[1582]. An undated charter of Henry III King of England confirmed a donation by ”Walterus de Lacy” to the Hospital of Ludlow, Shropshire, for the souls of “Margeriæ uxoris meæ…Gilberti de Lacy filii mei”[1583]. A charter dated 10 Oct 1241 ordered her dower to be assigned to "Margery who was the wife of Walter de Lacy"[1584]. m WALTER de Lacy Lord of Meath, son of HUGH de Lacy Lord of Meath & his first wife Rose de Monmouth ([1172]-before 24 Feb 1241).
2. LAURETTE (-Hackington 4 Mar [1266 or after]). Her parentage is confirmed by the Testa de Nevill which includes a writ of King John dated 1212 recording that "Willelmus de Brause" granted "manerium de Taustock" in Devon to "comiti Leycestrie in maritagium cum filia sua"[1585]. Robert son of Parnel, Earl of Leicester, donated property to the abbey of Lire for the soul of Loreta his wife, by charter dated to [1190/1204][1586]. She became a recluse at Hackington, near Canterbury, before Feb 1221[1587]. The necrology of Lyre monastery records the death "4 Mar" of "Laureta comitissa"[1588]. m ROBERT de Breteuil "FitzPernel" Earl of Leicester, son of ROBERT de Beaumont Earl of Leicester & his wife Pernelle de Grantmesnil (-20/21 Oct 1204, bur Leicester Abbey).
3. ELEANOR [Annor] (-after 26 Jan 1241). King Henry III granted property "in Cherleton et in Chiriton, quam Willelmus de Breusa pater predicte Annore ei dedit in maritagio" to "Annore que fuit uxor Hugonis de Mortuo Mari" dated 28 Sep 1232[1589]. m (before 1210) HUGH de Mortimer of Wigmore, son of ROGER de Mortimer & his wife Isabel de Ferrers (-10 Nov 1227, bur Wigmore).
4. WILLIAM [IV] de Briouse (-Corfe 1210). "Willelmus de Braosa dominus de Brechen" donated property to Flaxley Abbey, Gloucestershire, for the souls of "uxoris meæ Matildis de Sancto Walerico et puerorum nostrorum", by undated charter, witnessed by "Willelmo et Philippo filiis meis"[1590]. Matthew Paris records that "uxorem Willelmi de Brause et Willelmum filium eius cum uxore sua" were captured in 1210 at the siege of Meath, but escaped, were captured again “in insula de May”, and imprisoned at Windsor, in a later passage recording that all four died “apud Windleshores”[1591]. The Annals of Waverley record that “Matildis matrona nobilis cognomento de la Haie, uxor Willelmi de Braose” was captured with “Willelmo filio suo milite…in Galwaitha” in 1210 and starved to death “apud Windeshores”[1592]. A manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey records that “Mathildis uxor eius et Willielmus filius eorum” (referring to William, son of “Willelmo Brewes” and his wife “Berta…comitis Milonis secunda filia”) were imprisoned by King John and died in prison[1593]. The Annals of Dunstable record that “Willelmum de Brause juniorem et sororem eius et Matildam matrem eius” were captured in Ireland in 1210 by King John, adding that they later died in prison[1594]. The 13th century Histoire des ducs de Normandie et des rois d´Angleterre records that "Mehaus sa feme [Guillaumes de Braiouse] et Guillaumes ses fils" fled from King John to Ireland where they were captured at "le castiel de Cracfergu", taken to England, and imprisoned at "el castiel del Corf" where they were starved to death[1595]. m MATILDA, daughter of ---. Matthew Paris records that "uxorem Willelmi de Brause et Willelmum filium eius cum uxore sua" were captured in 1210 at the siege of Meath, but escaped, were captured again “in insula de May”, and imprisoned at Windsor, in a later passage recording that all four died “apud Windleshores”[1596]. This report appears to be inaccurate concerning the death of the younger William´s wife, in light of the sources quoted below in which she is named later. [Henry III King of England granted letters of conduct to "Matillis de Breusa" dated 13 Aug 1217, but the extract neither states the purpose or destination of the journey nor gives any further information to identify Matilda more precisely[1597].] “Matilda de Clere who was the wife of Wm de Breus” demanded “a third part of the manors of Sheiham, Braeck, Beding [and others]” from “Reginald de Breus” in 1219[1598]. Elwes quotes this claim as part of the same action under which “John de Breus” demanded “the castle of Brembre” from “Reginald de Breus”. This latter claim is summarised by Bracton, who does not include any reference to a claim by Matilda[1599]. Two possible parentages of Matilda, wife of William [IV], have been proposed. The first possibility, according to Elwes, is that William´s wife was “the daughter of Ralph and sister and coheir of John de Fay”, adding that “after her first husband Wm de Braose´s death in 1210, [she] married Roger de Clere”[1600]. He cites no primary source on which he bases this information. Drake, in a short Braose pedigree, expands the information slightly when he records the wife of William [IV] as “Matilda dau. of Ralph de Fay, sister and heiress of John de Fay of Bromley, co. Surrey, d. 1249” but also cites no primary source[1601]. The connection between the Fay and Clere families can be established by two claims recorded by Bracton. Under the first, dated 1231, "Hugo de Neouilla et Beatricia uxor eius" claimed against "Rogerum de Clere et Matillidem uxorem eius" revenue from "Childerst" which Beatrix held "per Radulfum de Fay primum virum suum", the defendants stating “ad warantum Johannem de Fay filium et heredum predicti Radulfi de Fay qui presens est” that they had “ingressum in terram...per predictum Radulfum patrem suum”[1602]. The second, dated 1232, is a claim by "Hugo de Neouilla et Beatricia uxor eius" against "Johannem de Fay filium et heredem Radulfi de Fay" relating to land "in Brumlegha in com. Surreie" in which "Rogerus de Clere et Matillis uxor eius" had “ingressum...per Radulfum de Fay quondam virum ipsius Beatricie”[1603]. Bracton´s summaries do not state any relationship between Ralph de Fay and Matilda nor, more importantly, do they establish any connection with the Briouse family. The second possibility is that William [IV] married, as her first husband, Matildade Clare, daughter of Richard de Clare Earl of Hertford & his wife Amicie of Gloucester ([1185/90]-). This marriage is stated in many secondary sources, but the primary source which confirms this parentage and marriage of William´s wife has not yet been identified. Her birth date range is estimated from her having had at least one child by her [presumed] first marriage and at least three by her second. If her parentage is correct, she was presumably the earl of Hertford´s daughter who married secondly (1219) Rhys ap Rhys "Gryg/the Hoarse". The Chronicle of the Princes of Wales records that "Rhys the Hoarse married the daughter of the earl of Clare" in 1219[1604]. This second possibility appears more plausible, given the generally high-profile marriages contracted by the Briouse family at the time. In addition, a writ dated 27 Dec "46 Hen III", after the death of "Richard Lungespeye" refers to the manor of "Brumleghe" in Surrey being held by “John de Fay...after whose death it was parted between his two sisters Maud and Philippa, and from the said Maud issued a daughter Agatha...”[1605]. The absence in this passage of any mention of the Briouse family, who would have been the senior heirs of “Maud” if she had married William [IV] de Briouse, suggests that she could not have been his wife. William [IV] & his wife had [five] children:
a) JOHN de Briouse ([1197/1201]-1232). Henry III King of England ordered the release of "Johannes, Egidius et Philippus et Walterus filii Willelmi de Braosa" dated [Jan] 1218[1606].
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b) GILES de Briouse . Henry III King of England ordered the release of "Johannes, Egidius et Philippus et Walterus filii Willelmi de Braosa" dated [Jan] 1218[1607].
c) PHILIP de Briouse . Henry III King of England ordered the release of "Johannes, Egidius et Philippus et Walterus filii Willelmi de Braosa" dated [Jan] 1218[1608].
d) WALTER de Briouse (-after 8 Jul 1226). Henry III King of England ordered the release of "Johannes, Egidius et Philippus et Walterus filii Willelmi de Braosa" dated [Jan] 1218[1609]. Henry III King of England issued an order relating to a claim by the abbot of Gloucester against "Walterum de Braosa et Hawisiam uxorem eius" about "ecclesia de Hanendon" dated 8 Jul 1226[1610]. m (Royal licence 11 Jul 1223) HAWISE de London, daughter of THOMAS de London & his wife Eva [de Tracy] (-after 8 Jul 1226). Henry III King of England granted licence for the marriage of "Waltero de Braosa" and "Hawisie filie et heredis…Thome de London", with "honore de Kedewelli et de Cadewathlan…maritagium", dated 11 Jul 1223[1611]. Henry III King of England issued an order relating to a claim by the abbot of Gloucester against "Walterum de Braosa et Hawisiam uxorem eius" about "ecclesia de Hanendon" dated 8 Jul 1226[1612].
e) [MATILDA . Drake, in a short Braose pedigree, records that “Loretta countess of Leicester” [daughter of William [III] de Briouse, see above] granted “the manor and advowson of Tawstock, co. Devon” to “her niece Matilda and the heirs of her body”, citing a writ dated 1391 and adding that the same document confirms that William [IV] de Briouse was the grantor´s brother[1613]. He also states that Matilda, the grantee, married “Henry de Tracy Lord of Barnstaple, ob. 2 Edw I (1273-4)”, but does not cite the primary source which confirms that this marriage is correct. However, he does record the manor of Tawstock (presumably Tavistock) was later held by the second husband of Matilda, daughter of Eva de Tracy and heir of Henry de Tracy according to the inquisitions quoted above. From a chronological point of view, the proposal appears possible. m HENRY de Tracy, son of OLIVER de Tracy & his [second] wife Eva [FitzWarin] (-before 21 Aug 1274).]
5. GILES de Briouse (-Gloucester 13 Nov 1215, bur Hereford Cathedral). A manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey names “Willielmus, Egidius et Reginaldus” as the three sons of “Willelmo Brewes” and his wife “Berta…comitis Milonis secunda filia”, adding that Giles was Bishop of Hereford[1614]. Giles de Briouse is more often shown in secondary sources as the son of William [III] de Briouse and his wife Mathilde, which is confirmed as correct by an order dated 10 May 1215 which confirms that "E. Epc Heford" had judgment of the fine made for "terra q fuit W. de Braiosa patris sui"[1615], which must refer to William [III] who died in 1211. This source also shows that Giles must have been his parents´ second son, inheriting his father´s lands in preference to the infant son of his deceased older brother William [IV]. Bishop of Hereford 1200. Matthew Paris records that "Gilo de Brause" was consecrated bishop of Hereford “VIII Kal Oct apud Westmonasterium” in 1200[1616]. The Annals of Dunstable record that “Ægidius Herefordensis episcopus” died in 1216[1617].
6. PHILIP de Briouse . "Willelmus de Braosa dominus de Brechen" donated property to Flaxley Abbey, Gloucestershire, for the souls of "uxoris meæ Matildis de Sancto Walerico et puerorum nostrorum", by undated charter, witnessed by "Willelmo et Philippo filiis meis"[1618]. m as her first husband, MATILDA [Eva] de Pont de l´Arche, daughter of --- (-after 1 Sep 1227). She married secondly William FitzWilliam Baron of Naas. "William baron of Naas and Eva his wife" paid a fine for "having dower in the manor of Grene, which pertains to Eva of the free tenement formerly of Phillip de Braose, her former husband, in Ireland", dated 12 Sep 1220[1619]. A charter dated 1 Sep 1227 records that "Matilda who was the wife of the Baron of Nas represents that the justiciary…has disseised her of her dower out of…those of Philip de Breouse her first husband" and the king´s order to restore the property to her[1620].
7. MATILDA de Briouse (-21 Dec 1209, bur Strata Florida). Her parentage is confirmed by the which Annales Cambriæ name "Griffinus…" and "Willielmoque de Breusa socero suo"[1621]. The Chronicle of the Princes of Wales records the death in 1209 "on the feast of St Thomas the Martyr...at Llanbadarn the Great" of “Mahalt de Bruse, the mother of the sons of Gruffudd son of Rhys” and her burial “with her husband at Strata Florida”[1622]. m (1189) GRUFFYDD ap Rhys, son of RHYS ap Gruffydd King of Deheubarth & his wife Gwenllian of Powys (-[Jul/Aug] 1201, bur Strata Florida). He succeeded his father in 1197 as King of Deheubarth.
8. daughter . The Annals of Dunstable record that “Willelmum de Brause juniorem et sororem eius et Matildam matrem eius” were captured in Ireland in 1210 by King John, adding that they later died in prison[1623].
9. --- . The identity of Lucy´s parents is not known. Her father or mother may have been one of the other children of William [III] de Briouse who are named in this section. m ---- One child:
a) LEUCA (-before 28 Aug 1236). King Henry III granted "to Lucy wife of the late Godfrey de Kanville of all the land in Ireland which William de Breouse her late grandfather gave with her in marriage to Godfrey and which the latter held when he died" by charter dated 20 Sep 1219[1624]. King Henry III ordered that "Leuca who was the wife of Geoffrey de Caunville [have] her marriage portion out of the land of her late husband in that country", adding that he had purchased it from "William de Abbetot nephew of Philip de Wigorn…10 or 12 years before he married Leuca", by charter dated to [1219/20][1625]. "Ricardus de Camvill" claimed "terciam parte manerii de Clifton" from “Leucam que fuit uxor Galfridi de Camvill”, dated 1231[1626]. It is assumed that she died before 28 Aug 1236 when Henry III King of England restored to "William de Canville son and heir of Geoffrey de Cannville the land of Fedemercum which Leuca mother of the said William held in dower of the gift of Geoffrey her husband"[1627]. m as his second wife, GEOFFREY de Canville, son of --- (-before 20 Sep 1219).
10. REYNOLD de Briouse (-[5 May 1227/9 Jun 1228]). His parentage is confirmed by a charter dated 24 Jun 1217 under which King Henry III notified those on the lands of "William de Breouse in Ireland" that "Reginald de Breouse having come to his fealty, the king restores to him all the lands which belonged to his father ere"[1628]. Another version of his parentage, shown to be incorrect, by this 1217 document, is recorded in the manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey and names “Willielmus, Egidius et Reginaldus” as the three sons of “Willelmo Brewes” and his wife “Berta…comitis Milonis secunda filia”, adding that Reynold inherited all the territories of his older brothers[1629]. The Annals of Dunstable record that “Reginaldus frater eius” succeeded on the death of “Ægidius Herefordensis episcopus” in 1216, with the help of “Leulini Regis Walliæ” whose daughter he married[1630]. Henry III King of England notified a land agreement between "Reginaldum de Braosa" and "Johannem de Braosa" dated 5 Nov 1226[1631]. m firstly GRACE, daughter of WILLIAM Briwere & his wife Beatrix ---. A manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey records that “Reginaldus de Brews” married “filiam domini Willielmus de la Bruere”[1632]. A manuscript recording the heirs of William de Briouse records that “Willielmus de Breus” married "Graciam primogenitam et unam hæredum Willielmi Briwere"[1633]. m secondly ([1215/16]) GWLADUS Ddu, illegitimate daughter of LLEWELYN ap Iorwerth Prince of North Wales & his mistress --- (-Windsor 1251). The Annals of Dunstable record that “Reginaldus frater eius” (referring to “Ægidius Herefordensis episcopus”) married “Leulini Regis Walliæ…filiam” in 1216[1634]. A manuscript narrating the foundation of Wigmore Abbey records that “Radulphus” married “Lewelinus princeps…Gwladusam Duy filiam suam”, who brought her husband “omnibus terries de Kery et Kedewyn”[1635]. Henry III King of England granted protection to "Gwladosa filia…[L.] principis [Norwallie] que fuit uxor Reginaldi de Brausa" dated [May] 1229[1636]. Henry III King of England granted safe passage to "David filium L. principis Norwallier in veniendo ad regem ad faciendum ei homagium suum, et sororem ipsius David" dated 5 Sep 1229[1637]. It is likely that this unnamed sister of David was Gwladus, coming to England with her brother before her second marriage. She married secondly (1230) Ralph de Mortimer of Wigmore. The Annals of Worcester record that “Radulphus de Mortuomari” married “filiam Lewelini, conjugem quondam Reginaldi de Breusa” in 1230[1638]. The Annales Cambriæ record the death in 1251 of "Gladus filia domini Lewelini" at Windsor[1639].] Reynold & his first wife had one child:
a) WILLIAM de Briouse (-hanged 2 May 1230). A manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey names “Willielmus de Brews quartus” as son of “Reginaldus de Brews” and his wife “filiam domini Willielmus de la Bruere”[1640]. The Red Book of the Exchequer records "Willelmus de Braosa" holding one knight´s fee "in Eadburgetone" in Kent in [1210/12][1641]. Henry III King of England granted "honore de la Cnappe et de…Bremble", relinquished by "Reginaldus de Braosa", to "Willelmo de Braosa filio et heredi suo" dated 7 Aug 1218[1642]. "Willelmi de Braosa" gave homage to King Henry III for lands "que Reginaldus de Braosa pater suus de rege tenuit in capite" dated 13 Jul 1228[1643]. The Annals of Tewkesbury record that “W. de Breuse filius Reginaldi de Breuse” was captured by “Lewelinum” in 1228[1644]. The Chronicle of the Princes of Wales records that "William Bruse was hanged by Llywelyn son of Iorewerth, having been caught in the chamber of the prince with the princess Jannet, daughter of King John and wife of the prince" in 1230[1645]. The Annals of Dunstable record that “Willelmus de Brause” was captured and hanged by “Leulino” in 1230[1646]. The Annals of Tewkesbury record that “Lewelinus princeps Norwalliæ” captured and hanged “Willelmum de Breuse filium Reginaldi” after Easter in 1230[1647]. The Annals of Margan record that “Lewelinus” captured and killed “Willelmum de Brewsa juniorem” in 1230, adding that it was partly motivated by his old hatred of “progenitorum suorum…Willelmi de Brewas senioris et Matildis de Sancto Walerico uxoris suæ” who had killed many Welsh people[1648], which confuses William de Briouse, son of Reynold, with his cousin William de Briouse, son of William (see above). m EVA Marshal, daughter of WILLIAM Marshal Earl of Pembroke & his wife Isabel Ctss of Pembroke ([1200/10]-before 1246). The Chronicle of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire records that "quinta filia…Willihelmi Marescalli…Eva" married "Willielmo de Brewes"[1649]. If it is correct that Eva was her parents´ fifth daughter, she would have been born after [1200]. A manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey names “Willielmus de Brews quartus” married “Evam filiam domini Willielmi Mareschalli”[1650]. Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by a letter from "L. princeps" to "domino W. Marescallo comiti Penbrochiæ" assuring him that he still wishes the proposed marriage between "neptem vestram et filium nostrum David" to take place[1651]. King Henry III granted "in villa de Haya" to "Eve de Braose" dated 6 Jun 1232[1652]. William & his wife had four children:
i) ISABEL de Briouse (-1248). A manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey names “Isabella, Matildis, Eva et Alianora” as the four daughters of “Willielmus de Brews quartus” and his wife “Evam filiam domini Willielmi Mareschalli”, adding that Isabel married “David filio Lewelini principis Walliæ”[1653]. A letter from "L. princeps de Aberfrau, dominus Snauedoniæ" to "E. de Braus", dated [May] 1230, enquires whether she wishes the proposed marriage between "David filium nostrum et I. filiam vestram" to take place[1654]. The Annals of Dunstable record that “Willelmus de Brause…filiam suam” married “Leulino…filio”, with as her dowry “castello de Boet”, which reverted to her family after her husband died[1655]. m (1230) DAFYDD ap Llywelyn, son of LLYWELYN ap Iorwerth Fawr ("the Great") Prince of Wales & his second wife Joan [illegitimate daughter of John King of England] ([1208]-Mar 1246, bur Aberconwy). He succeeded his father in 1240 as DAFYDD II Prince of Wales.
ii) MATILDA de Briouse (-before 23 Mar 1301). A manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey names “Isabella, Matildis, Eva et Alianora” as the four daughters of “Willielmus de Brews quartus” and his wife “Evam filiam domini Willielmi Mareschalli”, adding that Matilda married “Rogero de Mortuomari, domino de Wyggemore”[1656]. The Chronicle of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire names "Matilda, Alianora et Eva" as the three daughters of "Willielmo de Brewes" and his wife "quinta filia…Willihelmi Marescalli…Eva", adding that Matilda married "domino Rogero de Mortuo-mari domino de Wigmore"[1657]. A manuscript narrating the foundation of Wigmore Abbey records that “Rog. (secundus)…Radulphi et Gwladusæ filius” married “Matildem de Brewys, filiam domini Willielmi de Brewys domini de Breghnoc”[1658]. A charter dated 28 Jun 1248 records that "Margaret late Countess of Lincoln…recovered her dower out of the lands in Ireland of W[alter] Marshall late Earl of Pembroke her husband" and that the dower was "taken out of the portions of the inheritance which accrued to William de Vescy and Agnes his wife, Reginald de Moun and Isabel his wife, Matilda de Kyme, Francis de Boun and Sibil his wife, William de Vallibus and Alienor his wife, John de Moun and Joan his wife, Agatha de Ferrers in the king´s custody, and Roger de Mortimer and Matilda his wife"[1659]. m (1247) ROGER de Mortimer, son of RALPH Mortimer of Wigmore & his wife Gwladus Ddu of Wales ([Cwmaron Castle] [1231]-Kingsland, Herefordshire before 5 Oct 1282, bur Wigmore).
iii) EVA de Briouse (-20 Jul 1255). A manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey names “Isabella, Matildis, Eva et Alianora” as the four daughters of “Willielmus de Brews quartus” and his wife “Evam filiam domini Willielmi Mareschalli”, adding that Eva married “Willielmo de Cauntello”[1660]. The Chronicle of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire names "Matilda, Alianora et Eva" as the three daughters of "Willielmo de Brewes" and his wife "quinta filia…Willihelmi Marescalli…Eva", adding that "Eva tertia filia" married "Willielmo de Cantilupo", by whom she was mother of "Georgius" who died childless and "Johanna nupta Henrico de Hastings et Milisannt de Monte-alto…uxor Ivonis de la Zouch"[1661]. A charter dated 26 May 1250 records the restoration of property, granted to "Margaret Countess of Lincoln", to "William de Vescy and Agnes his wife, Reginald de Moun and Isabel his wife, William de Fortibus and Matilda his wife, Francis de Boun and Sibil his wife, William de Vallibus and Alienor his wife, John de Moun and Joan his wife, Agatha de Ferrers in the king´s custody, Roger de Mortimer and Matilda his wife, and William de Cantilupe and Eva his wife"[1662]. Heiress of Abergavenny. The Annals of Dunstable record that “domina Eva uxor Willelmi de Cantilupo” died “circa festum Sanctæ Margaretæ” in 1255[1663]. m ([25 Jul 1238/15 Feb 1248]) WILLIAM [IV] de Cantelou, son of WILLIAM [III] de Cantelou & his [first] wife Mélisende de Gournay (Calstone, Wiltshire 25 Sep 1254, bur Studley Priory, Warwickshire).
iv) ELEANOR de Briouse (-bur Llanthony Priory, Gloucester). A manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey names “Isabella, Matildis, Eva et Alianora” as the four daughters of “Willielmus de Brews quartus” and his wife “Evam filiam domini Willielmi Mareschalli”, adding that Eleanor married “Hunfredo de Bohun quinto cum dominio de Brekenok”, corrected to “Humfredus sextus” in a later passage which also adds that the marriage took place after the death of Humphrey´s mother[1664]. The Chronicle of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire names "Matilda, Alianora et Eva" as the three daughters of "Willielmo de Brewes" and his wife "quinta filia…Willihelmi Marescalli…Eva", adding that Eleanor married "Humfrido de Bohun vi"[1665]. A manuscript in Aske´s collections names “…Elionor of Brewis, Ladi and heire of the land of Bricon…” among those buried at Lanthony Priory[1666]. m (after Aug 1241) as his first wife, HUMPHREY [VI] de Bohun, son of HUMPHREY [V] de Bohun Earl of Hereford and Essex & his first wife Matilda de Lusignan (-Beeston Castle, Cheshire 27 Oct 1265, bur Combermere Abbey).
The relationships between the following persons and the main Briouse family have not yet been ascertained.
1. JOHN de Briouse (-before 1224). m as her second husband, AMABILIS de Limesey, widow of HUGH Bardolf, daughter of --- (-after [1224/Jun 1225]). "Amabil q fuit ux Hug Bard" paid a fine to marry where she will without licence of the king "quamdiu sit vidua pro morte Johannis de Braosa quondam viri sui" in Warwickshire, dated 1205[1667]. King John confirmed "Amabli de Limisy [q fuit ux H Bard]" freedom to marry whom she will, naming "Johis de Breos quondam viri sui", by charter dated 27 May 1205[1668]. "Amable de Limesie…post obitum Johannis de Brawose quondam viri mei" confirmed grants of land to "Benedicto filio Murielis", in accordance with earlier grants made by "Gaufridi de Limesie et Johannis de Limesie antecessorum meorum" to "Alexandro filio Thony" who held the land "tempore Radulfi de Limesie et predictorum Gaufridi et Johannis de Limesie", by charter dated to [1224/Jun 1225][1669].
2. INGELRAM de Briouse (-after 1210). The Red Book of the Exchequer records "Engeram de Braosa" holding "Sturtes" in Wiltshire in [1210/12][1670].
3. REYNOLD de Briouse (-before 19 Jun 1222). Henry III King of England announced the death of "Reginaldi de Braosa" and granted custody of his castles to "Willelmum de Cantilupo senescallum nostrum, Johannem de Monemue, et Rogerum de Clifford" dated 19 Jun 1222[1671].
JOHN de Briouse, son of WILLIAM de Briouse & his wife --- ([1197/1201]-1232 before 18 Jul). Henry III King of England ordered the release of "Johannes, Egidius et Philippus et Walterus filii Willelmi de Braosa" dated [Jan] 1218[1672]. Bracton records that “Johannes de Breiusa” demanded “castrum de Brembre” from “[Reginaldus] de Breiusa”, dated 1219, stating that it had been held by “Willelmus de Breiusa avus suus” and descended by law to “Willelmo filio suo et heredi et patri ipsius Johannis” and that he was then 22 years old “vel prope xxii annorum” [which suggests that the age may have been overstated][1673]. Henry III King of England notified a land agreement between "Reginaldum de Braosa" and "Johannem de Braosa" dated 5 Nov 1226[1674]. The Chronicle of the Princes of Wales records that "John de Bruse died of a cruel death having been bruised by his horse" in 1232[1675].
m (1219) as her first husband, MARGARET of Wales, illegitimate daughter of LLEWELYN ap Iorwerth Prince of North Wales & his mistress --- (-1272 or after, bur [Acornbury Priory, Herefordshire]). The Chronicle of the Princes of Wales records that "John de Bruse married Margaret the daughter of Llywelyn son of Iorwerth" in 1219[1676]. She married secondly Walter [III] de Clifford of Clifford Castle, Herefordshire. "Katerina de Lacy filia Walteri de Lacy" donated land in Cofham, held by "domino Waltero de Clifford", to Acornbury priory, Herefordshire, for the souls of “fratris mei…et…dicti Walteri de Clifford et Margaretæ uxoris suæ et Margaretæ filiæ ipsius” by undated charter, witnessed by "domino Willielmo de Evereus, domino Rogero de Clifford, domino Ricardo Tirel, domino Roberto de Lacy, domino Willielmo de Rachesford…"[1677]. "Walterus de Clifford filius Walteri de Clifford et Agnetis de Cundy" donated land in Cofham to Acornbury priory, Herefordshire, also donated by "Katherinæ filiæ Walteri de Lacy", for the souls of “Margaretæ uxoris meæ et dominæ Mathildis filiæ meæ” by undated charter[1678]. "Margareta quondam uxor domini Walteri de Clifford" elected burial at Acornbury priory, Herefordshire by charter dated “tertia die dominica proxima ante festum sancti Thomæ apostoli” in 1260, witnessed by "…Henrico de Clifford…"[1679].
John & his wife had two children:
1. Sir WILLIAM de Breuse (-Findon 1290, bur Sele, Sussex). "William de Breous son and heir of John de Breus" was granted "a yearly fair at his manor of Horsham", dated 3 Aug 1233[1680]. "Domino Willilemo de Brawoso…" (presumably the donor´s stepson) witnessed the undated charter under which "Walterus de Clifford filius Walteri de Clifford et Agnetis de Cundy" donated land in Cofham to Acornbury priory, Herefordshire, for the souls of “Margaretæ uxoris meæ et dominæ Mathildis filiæ meæ”[1681]. "Willielmus de Breuse miles" confirmed a donation to Acornbury priory, Herefordshire made by “dominus Johannes de Breus pater meus" by charter dated 22 Jan [1290][1682]. He sat in the Parliament of 1290, whereby he is held to have become Lord Brewose. Leland quotes a manuscript which records the death in 1290 "apud Findon" of "Gul de Breosa senior" and his burial "in monaster de Sele"[1683]. m firstly ALINE de Multon, daughter of THOMAS de Multon of Burgh-on-Sans, Cumberland & his wife Maud de Vaux. m secondly AGNES de Moeles, daughter of NICHOLAS de Moeles [Mules] of Cadbury, Somerset & his wife ---. m thirdly (1271 or before) MARY de Ros, daughter of WILLIAM de Ros of Helmsley, Lord Ros & his wife Isabel d´Aubigny of Belvoir (-before 23 May 1326). Sir William & his [---] wife had four children:
a) Sir WILLIAM de Breuse (-before 1 May 1326). Wrottesley shows "William, Richard ob s.p., Peter, Margaret" as the children of "William de Breouse lord of Brembre 9 E.1=Mary", in a claim brought by "Thomas de Breouse" against "Alina formerly wife of John de Moubray" for the manors of Grenestede, Wassington and Fyndon in Sussex[1684]. Lord Brewose. m firstly ---. m secondly ELIZABETH de Sully, daughter of Sir RAYMUND de Sully of Sully, co. Glamorgan & his wife --- ([1295/96]-before 24 Aug 1328). Sir William & his first wife had two children:
i) ALINE de Breuse (-before 20 Jul 1331). A manuscript record of the Mowbray family states that “Johannes filius [Roger]” married “Elianoram filiam domini Willielmi de Brewes in Wallia”[1685]. m firstly (Swansea 1298) JOHN de Mowbray, son of ROGER de Mowbray Lord Mowbray & his wife Rohese de Clare (4 Sep 1286-hanged York 23 Mar 1322). m secondly RICHARD de Peshale, son of ---.
ii) JOAN de Breuse (-before 23 Jun 1324). m firstly (1301 or before) JAMES de Bohun of Maddenstown, co. Kildare, son of --- (-1306). m secondly RICHARD [VI] Foliot of Gressenhall, Norfolk, son of JORDAN [IV] Foliot Lord Foliot & his wife Margery de Neufmarché (25 Dec 1283-before 23 Jul 1317).
b) RICHARD de Breuse . Wrottesley shows "William, Richard ob s.p., Peter, Margaret" as the children of "William de Breouse lord of Brembre 9 E.1=Mary", in a claim brought by "Thomas de Breouse" against "Alina formerly wife of John de Moubray" for the manors of Grenestede, Wassington and Fyndon in Sussex[1686].
c) PETER de Breuse . Wrottesley shows "William, Richard ob s.p., Peter, Margaret" as the children of "William de Breouse lord of Brembre 9 E.1=Mary", in a claim brought by "Thomas de Breouse" against "Alina formerly wife of John de Moubray" for the manors of Grenestede, Wassington and Fyndon in Sussex[1687]. m ---. The name of Peter´s wife is not known. Peter & his wife had one child:
i) THOMAS de Breuse . Wrottesley shows "Thomas the plaintiff" as the son of "Peter [de Breouse]", in a claim brought by "Thomas de Breouse" against "Alina formerly wife of John de Moubray" for the manors of Grenestede, Wassington and Fyndon in Sussex[1688].
d) MARGARET de Breuse . Wrottesley shows "William, Richard ob s.p., Peter, Margaret" as the children of "William de Breouse lord of Brembre 9 E.1=Mary", in a claim brought by "Thomas de Breouse" against "Alina formerly wife of John de Moubray" for the manors of Grenestede, Wassington and Fyndon in Sussex[1689].
2. Sir RICHARD de Briouse (before 1232-before 18 Jun 1292, bur Woodbridge Priory). m (before 9 Sep 1265) as her second husband, ALICE le Rus, widow of RICHARD Longespee, daughter of WILLIAM le Rus of Stinton, Norfolk & his wife Agatha de Clere of Bramley, Surrey (25 Dec 1245 or 1247-before 28 Jan 1301, bur Woodbridge Priory).
- BREWES Family of STINTON[1690].
Source Citation: Foundation for Medieval Genealogy, Untitled English Nobility A-C, v2.5 Updated 22 March 2013. http://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/ENGLISHNOBILITYMEDIEVAL3.htm#_Toc351099607. accessed on 3 June 2013