William de Hereford

William de Hereford

William de Hereford was a holder of the feudal title of Baron Bergavenny or Lord Abergavenny in the Welsh Marches in the mid 12th century.

Lineage

William de Hereford was a son of Miles de Gloucester, 1st Earl of Hereford and his wife Sybil de Neufmarche, daughter of Bernard de Neufmarche of Brecon.

His brothers were Mahel de Hereford and Walter de Hereford.

Offices

He wa made King's Constable of the region and succeeded to the title of Baron Bergavenny circa 1164.

Death

William de Hereford died as a result of injuries sustained from falling masonry during a fire at Bronllys Castle near modern Talgarth, Powys in 1166. He died without issue.

External Links

* [http://thepeerage.com/p63.htm#i621 The Peerage on William de Hereford]


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