I also read that William the Conqueror, being a bastard himself, did not
want to inflict that status on others. When he besieged one city and they
taunted him about his illegitimacy he treated them very cruelly when he
conquered the city.
Leo
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Sent: Friday, December 30, 2005 5:12 PM
Subject: William Peverel
The following books state that William Peverel was an illegitimate
son of William I, the Conqueror, King of England.
"Doomsday Book" Thomas Hinde Editor
The Doomsday Book, goes on to say that Ranulf Peverel married the NN
mistress of King William, and that William Peverel took Ranulf
Peverel's name.
"The Nottingham Date Book" Archive CD Books 2003
1068 King William the Conqueror arrived in
Nottingham with his illegitimate son William Peveral who came with
WTC and fought in the battle of Hastings.
I have the Elder, and the Younger as Gov of Nottingham Castles
Can anyone confirm this please?
Brendan Wilson
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Researching: Lowther, Westmoreland. Clifford, Cumberland /Yorkshire.
Brennan, Kilhile, Ballyhack Wexford. Fitzgibbon, Kingsland French Park
Rosscommon,Ireland. Prendergast & Donohue, Cappoquin Lismore, Waterford.
Starr & Turner, Romford Essex,England.
Peters, Hamburg & Ballarat Victoria.Lund, Hamburg.Lowther &
McCormack,Dublin.