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Heloise, prelate nullius MP (c.1101 - c.1164)

"Helöise", "Héloyse", "Hélose", "Heloisa", "Helouisa", "Eloise", "Aloysia", "Heloise"

Not the wife of Sir William de Molins, 1st Lord of Sefton Héloïse [c. 1100–01?[1] – 16 May 1163–64?), variously Héloïse d'Argenteuil or Héloïse du Paraclet, was a French nun, philosopher, writer, sc...

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9/10/2008
4/2/2022
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Heloise, prelate nullius MP (c.1101 - c.1164)

"Helöise", "Héloyse", "Hélose", "Heloisa", "Helouisa", "Eloise", "Aloysia", "Heloise"

Not the wife of Sir William de Molins, 1st Lord of Sefton Héloïse [c. 1100–01?[1] – 16 May 1163–64?), variously Héloïse d'Argenteuil or Héloïse du Paraclet, was a French nun, philosopher, writer, sc...

4/2/2022

Almodis de La Marche, countess consort of Toulouse & Barcelona, dame of Lusignan MP (c.1020 - 1071)

"de la Marca", "de la Marcha", "Adalmode"

Not to be confused with her niece, known as Almodis de La Marche, who married Roger "le Poitevin' de Montgommery.===Almodis de la Marche===From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia * Hugh V of Lusignan* P...

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6/16/2007
12/31/2019
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Almodis de La Marche, countess consort of Toulouse & Barcelona, dame of Lusignan MP (c.1020 - 1071)

"de la Marca", "de la Marcha", "Adalmode"

Not to be confused with her niece, known as Almodis de La Marche, who married Roger "le Poitevin' de Montgommery.===Almodis de la Marche===From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia * Hugh V of Lusignan* P...

12/31/2019

Alice Knyvett MP (1418 - aft.1490)

Alice Lynne1,2,3,4 F, #27474, d. after 1 January 1490 Father William Lynne, Esq.2,3,4 Mother Alice Stokes3,4 b. c 1390 Alice Lynne was born at of Norfolk, England Family . She married John ...

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9/3/2007
10/24/2019
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Alice Knyvett MP (1418 - aft.1490)

Alice Lynne1,2,3,4 F, #27474, d. after 1 January 1490 Father William Lynne, Esq.2,3,4 Mother Alice Stokes3,4 b. c 1390 Alice Lynne was born at of Norfolk, England Family . She married John ...

10/24/2019

Beatrice of Savoy MP (bef.1223 - bef.1259)

"Beatriz de Saboya"

- ) BEATRIX de Savoie (before 4 Mar 1223-10 May before 1259). The marriage contract between "Alaxiam comitissam Saluciarum et Manfredum marchionem Saluciarum eius nepotem" and "Thomam comitem Maurianæ…...

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10/21/2008
5/13/2018
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10/21/2008

Beatrice of Savoy MP (bef.1223 - bef.1259)

"Beatriz de Saboya"

- ) BEATRIX de Savoie (before 4 Mar 1223-10 May before 1259). The marriage contract between "Alaxiam comitissam Saluciarum et Manfredum marchionem Saluciarum eius nepotem" and "Thomam comitem Maurianæ…...

5/13/2018

Alice Perrers, Royal Mistress MP (c.1348 - bef.1401)

"ferrers/"

Alice Perrers was a Mistress of King Edward III, of England. It should be noted that that Alice became the Mistress of Edward after his beloved wife had been terminally ill for some time. WGA GGS o...

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10/21/2007
9/12/2017
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10/21/2007

Alice Perrers, Royal Mistress MP (c.1348 - bef.1401)

"ferrers/"

Alice Perrers was a Mistress of King Edward III, of England. It should be noted that that Alice became the Mistress of Edward after his beloved wife had been terminally ill for some time. WGA GGS o...

9/12/2017

Katharine de Audley MP (c.1272 - bef.1367)

"De Aldithley", "Katherine Gifford", "St Catherine of Ledbury"

Primary SourcesCP 25/1/81/20, number 99. Link: Image of document at AALT County: Herefordshire. Place: Westminster. Date: The day after the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 17 Edward I [3 February 1...

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9/12/2017
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Katharine de Audley MP (c.1272 - bef.1367)

"De Aldithley", "Katherine Gifford", "St Catherine of Ledbury"

Primary SourcesCP 25/1/81/20, number 99. Link: Image of document at AALT County: Herefordshire. Place: Westminster. Date: The day after the Purification of the Blessed Mary, 17 Edward I [3 February 1...

9/12/2017

Ela de Audley MP (c.1291 - bef.1325)

"de la Pole", "de Perers", "Giffard"

Primary SourcesJune 17. 1310. Westminster. To the treasurer and barons of the exchequer. Order to cause the king's yeoman Otto Ferre to have the 100 marks of the fine that Richard de Perers made with t...

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9/12/2017
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Ela de Audley MP (c.1291 - bef.1325)

"de la Pole", "de Perers", "Giffard"

Primary SourcesJune 17. 1310. Westminster. To the treasurer and barons of the exchequer. Order to cause the king's yeoman Otto Ferre to have the 100 marks of the fine that Richard de Perers made with t...

9/12/2017

Margaret Wilson (Scottish martyr)==see and Wilson (c. 1667 – 11 May 1685) was a young Scottish Covenanter, from Wigtown in Scotland executed by drowning for refusing to swear an oath declaring James ...

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10/6/2008
2/19/2016
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Margaret Wilson (Scottish martyr)==see and Wilson (c. 1667 – 11 May 1685) was a young Scottish Covenanter, from Wigtown in Scotland executed by drowning for refusing to swear an oath declaring James ...

2/19/2016

Curator update 01/10/2020 I’ve posted a pdf to the media tab which provides insight into the family of Mélisende de Châteaudun from several different perspectives, a summary of which follows...=Mélisen...

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11/18/2007
2/4/2016
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Curator update 01/10/2020 I’ve posted a pdf to the media tab which provides insight into the family of Mélisende de Châteaudun from several different perspectives, a summary of which follows...=Mélisen...

2/4/2016

Margery de Poynings MP (aft.1320 - 1349)

"de la Beche", "de Dalton", "de Lisle"

See attached PDF (under Sources tab) for a lengthy story of Margery's abduction by Sir John de Dalton from Beaume Manor in March 1347. Managers of Margery de Poynings,I follow a Facebook group called "...

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9/2/2008
8/29/2015
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Margery de Poynings MP (aft.1320 - 1349)

"de la Beche", "de Dalton", "de Lisle"

See attached PDF (under Sources tab) for a lengthy story of Margery's abduction by Sir John de Dalton from Beaume Manor in March 1347. Managers of Margery de Poynings,I follow a Facebook group called "...

8/29/2015

Godechildis MP (c.980 - c.1079)

"Godehilde", "Godeheut"

Please note that she was most likely NOT the daughter of Ramon Borrell of Barcelona--that was Roger d Tosny's first wife, Adelaide. This Godechildis (parentage unknown) was first married to Roger de To...

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5/15/2007
3/5/2015
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Godechildis MP (c.980 - c.1079)

"Godehilde", "Godeheut"

Please note that she was most likely NOT the daughter of Ramon Borrell of Barcelona--that was Roger d Tosny's first wife, Adelaide. This Godechildis (parentage unknown) was first married to Roger de To...

3/5/2015

Amauberge "Dangereuse" de L'Île-Bouchard MP (1079 - aft.1151)

"Amalberge", "Amauberge", "de L'Isle Bouchard", "Dangerosa", "La Maubergeonne", "Maubergeonne de L' ISLE BOUCHARD"

Dangereuse de L'Isle-Bouchard (daughter of Barthelemy de Bueil and Gerberge de Blaison ) was born Abt. 1079. She married (1) Aimery I de Rochefoucauld, son of Boson II de Chatellerault and Aleanor (Ele...

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2/24/2015
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Amauberge "Dangereuse" de L'Île-Bouchard MP (1079 - aft.1151)

"Amalberge", "Amauberge", "de L'Isle Bouchard", "Dangerosa", "La Maubergeonne", "Maubergeonne de L' ISLE BOUCHARD"

Dangereuse de L'Isle-Bouchard (daughter of Barthelemy de Bueil and Gerberge de Blaison ) was born Abt. 1079. She married (1) Aimery I de Rochefoucauld, son of Boson II de Chatellerault and Aleanor (Ele...

2/24/2015

Saint Ketevan the Martyr (1565 - 1624)

"Great Martyress Ketevan"

Ketevan the Martyr==From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaKetevan===ქეთევან წამებული.png* Queen of Kakheti* Tenure 1601–1602* Spouse David I* Issue* * Teimuraz I* * Vakhtang* * Helena* Dynasty Bagration...

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1/26/2014
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Saint Ketevan the Martyr (1565 - 1624)

"Great Martyress Ketevan"

Ketevan the Martyr==From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaKetevan===ქეთევან წამებული.png* Queen of Kakheti* Tenure 1601–1602* Spouse David I* Issue* * Teimuraz I* * Vakhtang* * Helena* Dynasty Bagration...

1/26/2014

Theodora Porphyrogenita, byzantine empress MP (c.980 - 1056)

"The Macedonian"

- Porphyrogenita * Empress regnant of the Byzantine Empire* Reign 19 April 1042 - 31 August 1056* Born c. 980* Birthplace Constantinople* Died late August/early September 1056* (aged 75–76)* Place of d...

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12/27/2013
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Theodora Porphyrogenita, byzantine empress MP (c.980 - 1056)

"The Macedonian"

- Porphyrogenita * Empress regnant of the Byzantine Empire* Reign 19 April 1042 - 31 August 1056* Born c. 980* Birthplace Constantinople* Died late August/early September 1056* (aged 75–76)* Place of d...

12/27/2013

Agnes de Bereford MP (1300 - 1375)

Agnes de BEREFORD was born 1300 in Wishaw, Warwickshire, England. She died 18 Jul 1375 in Lytchett Matravers, Dorset, England. Agnes married Sir John d' ARGENTEIN Knight on 1317 in Great Wymondley, Her...

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Agnes de Bereford MP (1300 - 1375)

Agnes de BEREFORD was born 1300 in Wishaw, Warwickshire, England. She died 18 Jul 1375 in Lytchett Matravers, Dorset, England. Agnes married Sir John d' ARGENTEIN Knight on 1317 in Great Wymondley, Her...

11/19/2013

Isabelle de Montfort, dame de Nogent MP (c.1058 - 1147)

"Elizabeth", "de Toeni", "Montfort"

Isabelle (aka Elizabeth) de Montfort-l"Amaury, Lady of Nogentdaughter of Simon de Montfort and his first wife Isabelle de Broyesmarried Raoul III de Tosny/Toeni Seigneur de Conches-en-Ouches, Lord of F...

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11/10/2013
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Isabelle de Montfort, dame de Nogent MP (c.1058 - 1147)

"Elizabeth", "de Toeni", "Montfort"

Isabelle (aka Elizabeth) de Montfort-l"Amaury, Lady of Nogentdaughter of Simon de Montfort and his first wife Isabelle de Broyesmarried Raoul III de Tosny/Toeni Seigneur de Conches-en-Ouches, Lord of F...

11/10/2013

Beatrice de Plaiz, heiress of Frobury MP (c.1184 - bef.1245)

This Beatrice may or may not have been married to a Geoffrey de Say, and if so, it is not clear which one. Perhaps researchers have misread de Faye (the name of her first husband) as de Saye. Neverthel...

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11/9/2013
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Beatrice de Plaiz, heiress of Frobury MP (c.1184 - bef.1245)

This Beatrice may or may not have been married to a Geoffrey de Say, and if so, it is not clear which one. Perhaps researchers have misread de Faye (the name of her first husband) as de Saye. Neverthel...

11/9/2013

According to Jean-Baptiste-Pierre Jullien de Courcelles, Histoire généalogique et héraldique des pairs de France, Vol. 5 , "It is evident ... that Elisabeth had to be very close relative of King Hugh C...

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According to Jean-Baptiste-Pierre Jullien de Courcelles, Histoire généalogique et héraldique des pairs de France, Vol. 5 , "It is evident ... that Elisabeth had to be very close relative of King Hugh C...

10/27/2013

- Margaret de Quincy, Countess of Lincoln (c.1206- March 1266), was a wealthy English noblewoman and heiress having inherited suo jure the earldom of Lincoln and honours of Bolingbroke from her mo...

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- Margaret de Quincy, Countess of Lincoln (c.1206- March 1266), was a wealthy English noblewoman and heiress having inherited suo jure the earldom of Lincoln and honours of Bolingbroke from her mo...

5/20/2013

çoise d'Aubigné, Marquise de Maintenon= çoise d’Aubigné * born 27/11/1635 (Niort, 79, Conciergerie du palais de Justice; bapt. 28/11/1635); died 15/04/1719 (Saint-Cyr, 78)* Gouvernante des bâtards de F...

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çoise d'Aubigné, Marquise de Maintenon= çoise d’Aubigné * born 27/11/1635 (Niort, 79, Conciergerie du palais de Justice; bapt. 28/11/1635); died 15/04/1719 (Saint-Cyr, 78)* Gouvernante des bâtards de F...

5/19/2013