Biography of Hugh Grandesmil 1032-1098

Paternal Family Tree: Grandesmil

Hugh Grandesmil and Adelize Beaumont Oise were married. She the daughter of Ivo Beaumont Oise Count Beaumont sur l'Oise.

In or before 1032 [his father] Robert Grandesmil and [his mother] Hawisa Échauffour were married.

In 1032 Hugh Grandesmil was born to [his father] Robert Grandesmil and [his mother] Hawisa Échauffour.

The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy. Roger, therefore, relying on a great number of supporters, dared to rebel against the young duke. He openly despised all his neighbours and devastated their lands with robbery and fire, especially those of Humphrey of Vieilles. But Humphrey, unwilling to endure this any longer, sent against him his son Roger of Beaumont (age 25) with his own household troops. Roger of Tosny recklessly scorned him and, fearing nothing, boldly engaged him in battle; but there, together with his two sons, Helbert and Elinant, he was slain, and left the victory to his enemies. There [his father] Robert of Grandmesnil received a mortal wound, from which he died after three weeks, on the fourth day before the Kalends of July¹ [28th June 1040]. Before his death, however, he divided his land equally between his two sons, Hugh (age 8) and [his brother] Robert, and commended to them his youngest son, Ernauld, that they should treat him well as a brother when he should come of age.

Rogerius itaque fretus auxiliatorum multitudine, contra tenerum ducem ausus est rebellare. Omnes vicinos suos palam despiciebat et terras eorum, maxime Hunfridi de Vetulis, rapinis et incendiis devastabat. At ille diutius hoc ferre nolens, Rogerium de Bellomonte filium suum cum familia sua contra cum misit. Quem Rogerius Toeniensis temere sprevit, ot nil metuens cum eo audacter conflixit; sed ibidem cum duobus filiis suis Helberto et Elinantio peremptus, victoriam hostibus reliquit. Ibi Robertus de Grentemaisnil lethale vulnus accepit, quo post tres hebdomadas, iv Kal. Julii, obiit, Porro, ante mortem suam duobus filiis suis Hugoni et Roberto terram suam æqualiter distribuit, eisque Ernaldum minimum filium suum, ut ipsum, dum ad ætatem veniret, sicut fratrem bene tractarent, commendavit.

Note 1. Orderic Vitalis, Book 3, Chapter 2: "Thus his father Robert joined with Roger de Toni in battle against Roger de Beaumont, in which fight Roger de Toni, with his two sons Elbert and Elinance were slain outright, and Robert received a mortal wound in his bowels. Being carried off the field he survived three weeks, and divided his lands between his sons Hugh and Robert. Dying on the 14th of the calends of July [18th of June], he was interred without the church of St. Mary at Norrei."

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On 28th June 1040 [his father] Robert Grandesmil was killed in battle. See The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy.

After 28th June 1040, when her first husband [his father] Robert Grandesmil was killed in battle, [his step-father] William d'Evreux (age 35) and [his mother] Hawisa Échauffour were married. He the son of Robert Normandy Archbishop of Rouen and Herleva Countess Évreux.

In 1058 Hugh Grandesmil (age 26) was banished from court.

14th October 1066 Battle of Hastings

                    On 14th October 1066 the Norman army led by King William "Conqueror" I of England (age 38) defeated the English army of King Harold II of England (age 44) at the 14th October 1066 Battle of Hastings fought at Senlac Hill Hastings. Aimery Thouars (age 42), Ralph de Gael 2nd Earl East Anglia (age 24), Eustace II Count Boulogne (age 51), William Fitzosbern 1st Earl Hereford (age 46), Geoffrey Chateaudun II Count Mortain III Count Perche, William Warenne 1st Earl of Surrey, Raoul Tosny, Robert Beaumont 1st Earl of Leicester Count Meulan (age 26), Hugh Grandesmil (age 34), Roger "The Great" Montgomery 1st Earl of Shrewsbury (possibly), Robert Mortain Count Mortain 1st Earl Cornwall (age 35) and Bishop Odo of Bayeux fought for William.
                
                    King Harold II of England was killed. Earl Wessex, Earl Hereford extinct.
                
                    Leofwine Godwinson 2nd Earl Kent (age 31) was killed. Earl Kent extinct.
                
                    His brothers Gyrth Godwinson Earl East Anglia (age 34) and Engenulphe Aigle (age 56) were killed.

In 1068 Hugh Grandesmil (age 36) took by storm at Leicester, Leicestershire [Map].

Abbot John Whethamstede’s Chronicle of the Abbey of St Albans

Abbot John Whethamstede's Register aka Chronicle of his second term at the Abbey of St Albans, 1451-1461, is a remarkable text that describes his first-hand experience of the beginning of the Wars of the Roses including the First and Second Battles of St Albans, 1455 and 1461, respectively, their cause, and their consequences, not least on the Abbey itself. His text also includes Loveday, Blore Heath, Northampton, the Act of Accord, Wakefield, and Towton, and ends with the Coronation of King Edward IV. In addition to the events of the Wars of the Roses, Abbot John, or his scribes who wrote the Chronicle, include details in the life of the Abbey such as charters, letters, land exchanges, visits by legates, and disputes, which provide a rich insight into the day-to-day life of the Abbey, and the challenges faced by its Abbot.

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Before 1078 [his son] Robert Grandesmil was born to Hugh Grandesmil (age 45) and Adelize Beaumont Oise. Date adjusted to from 1086 to be consistent with birth of son William in 1092. He married Agnes Gernon.

A History of the County of Leicestershire: Volume 5 Gartree Hundred: Stonton Wyville. In 1086 STONTON WYVILLE formed part of the extensive estates of Hugh de Grentemesnil (age 54). About 1130 Richard Basset held it, probably as an under-tenant of the Earl of Leicester to whose descendants it later passed, ultimately becoming part of the Duchy of Lancaster. Ralph Basset seems to have made claim to Stonton in 1252, but nothing further is known of the Bassets' tenancy.

Before 1087 [his daughter] Adeline Grandesmil was born to Hugh Grandesmil (age 54) and Adelize Beaumont Oise.

Before 1087 [his son] Hugh Grandesmil was born to Hugh Grandesmil (age 54) and Adelize Beaumont Oise.

Before 1087 [his daughter] Rohais Grandesmil was born to Hugh Grandesmil (age 54) and Adelize Beaumont Oise. She married Robert Courcy.

Before 1087 [his daughter] Matilda Grandesmil was born to Hugh Grandesmil (age 54) and Adelize Beaumont Oise.

Before 1087 [his daughter] Agnes Grandesmil was born to Hugh Grandesmil (age 54) and Adelize Beaumont Oise.

Before 1087 [his daughter] Hawise Grandesmil was born to Hugh Grandesmil (age 54) and Adelize Beaumont Oise.

Before 1087 [his son] Ivo Grandesmil was born to Hugh Grandesmil (age 54) and Adelize Beaumont Oise.

Before 1087 [his son] William Grandesmil was born to Hugh Grandesmil (age 54) and Adelize Beaumont Oise.

The History of William Marshal, Earl of Chepstow and Pembroke, Regent of England. Book 1 of 2, Lines 1-10152.

The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.

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Before 1087 [his son] Aubrey Grandesmil was born to Hugh Grandesmil (age 54) and Adelize Beaumont Oise.

On 22nd February 1098 Hugh Grandesmil (age 66) died at Leicester, Leicestershire [Map]. He was buried in the Chapter House of the Abbey of Saint-Evroul.

Before 1100 Henry Ferrers was captured by Hugh Grandesmil.

Biography of Hugh Grandesmil 1032-1098

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