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      Diego Rodríguez de Vivar was born circa 1076. He was the son of Rodrigo Díaz "el Cid", conde de Valencia, señor de Vivar and Jimena Díaz de Oviedo. Diego Rodríguez de Vivar died in 1097 at Consuegra, Spain. He was killed in battle against the Muslim Almoravid invaders from North Africa.¹

     Bartholomew de l'Isle Bouchard was born circa 1060. He married Gerberge (?). Bartholomew de l'Isle Bouchard died after 1097.¹

     Also called Berenguer Ramon "the Fratricide" of Barcelona.¹ Berenguer Ramón "el Fratricida", conde de Barcelona, Gerona y Osona was born circa 1055.¹ He was the son of Ramón Berenguer I "el Viejo", conde de Barcelona.¹ Count of Barcelona at Catalonia between 1076 and 1096.² Berenguer Ramón "el Fratricida", conde de Barcelona, Gerona y Osona provided assistance to the moor Al-Mundhir, who had obtained Lérida, Tortosa and Denia from his father, Moctádir, against Al-Mundhir's brother, Mutamin, and the latter's ally, El Cid, who was the victor and took Berenguer-Ramon captive circa 1081.³ He killed his brother and took sole control of the county in 1082. He witnessed the death of Ramón Berenguer II "Cabeza de Estopa", conde de Barcelona on 5 December 1082 at a forest en route to Gerona, Catalonia, Spain; Murdered by his twin (or half-) brother, and co-ruler, Berenguer Ramon II. His brother was thereafter known as "The Fratricide." The brother reigned on alone until 1097, when, having lost a trial by combat that was intended to decide the question of his guilt in the crime attributed to him, he went on crusade to Jerusalem, where he died, probably in either 1097 or 1099.¹ Berenguer Ramón "el Fratricida", conde de Barcelona, Gerona y Osona ruled until he lost a trial by combat that was intended to decide the question of his guilt in the crime attributed to him in 1097.¹ He died between 1097 and 1099. After losing his trial by combat for killing his brother, he undertook a pilgramage to Jerusalem where he died.¹

     Also called Azzo II d' Este.^3,4 Also called marquis de Ligurie Azon de Ligurie.⁵ Adalbert II, Markgraf von Mailand was the son of Alberto (Azzo) I by (probably) Waldrade Candiano, daughter of Pietro Candiano, doge of Venice, by Waldrade who was certainly a daughter of King Hugh of Italy.² Also called Alberto II d' Este.⁶ He was born in 997.⁷ He was the son of Adalbert I, Markgraf von Mailand and Waldrade Candiano.² Adalbert II, Markgraf von Mailand was was sent by the Pope on a mission to the Hungarians. He married Kunigunde, Erbin von Altdorf, daughter of Welf II, Graf von Altdorf and Irmengard, Gräfin von Altdorf, circa 1035.^2,8 Adalbert II, Markgraf von Mailand married Ersende du Maine, daughter of Heribert I "Eveillechien", comte du Maine; His 2nd. Her 2nd.^1,5 Adalbert II, Markgraf von Mailand died on 20 August 1097 at age 100 years. "Age 100 years."^9,10

     Graf von Bregenz Udalrich X von Bregenz was born circa 1050?. He was the son of Graf von Bregenz und im Argen- und Nibelgau Udalrich IX "der Ältere" von Bregenz.¹ Graf von Bregenz Udalrich X von Bregenz married Gräfin von Kellmütz Bertha von Rheinfelden, daughter of Rudolf, Gegenkönig von Deutschland and Adelaide de Savoie.¹ Graf von Bregenz Udalrich X von Bregenz died circa 28 October 1097.¹

     Graf von Grögling-Hirschberg Ernst I von Grögling-Hirschberg married Liutgard von Kärnten, Markgräfin auf dem bayerischen Nordgau, Gräfin von Grögling-Hirschberg, daughter of Berthold I "der Bärtige" von Zähringen, Markgraf von Verona, Herzog von Kärnten and Richwara von Sulzbach; Her 2nd.¹ Graf von Grögling-Hirschberg Ernst I von Grögling-Hirschberg died circa 1098.¹

     Also called Graf von Dagsburg Albrecht I von Dagsburg.⁴ Also called Albert Moha. Albrecht I, Graf von Egisheim-Dagsburg was a grandnephew of Pope Leo IX.² He was born circa 1047. He was the son of Heinrich I, Graf im Elsaß and N. N. von Moka.³ Albrecht I, Graf von Egisheim-Dagsburg married Ermesinde I, Gräfin von Luxemburg, daughter of Konrad I, Graf von Luxemburg and Ermesinde de Poitou; Her 1st.⁴ Albrecht I, Graf von Egisheim-Dagsburg was born in 1083. He married Ermesinde I, Gräfin von Luxemburg, daughter of Konrad I, Graf von Luxemburg and Ermesinde de Poitou, between 1092 and 1095; His 2nd. Her 1st. Albrecht I, Graf von Egisheim-Dagsburg died in 1098.² He died on 24 August 1098.⁴

     Also called Dubchoblaig ingen Diarmait cenél Áengus.² Dubchoblaig ingen Diarmait was born circa 1038. She was the daughter of Diarmat mac Taidg.¹ Dubchoblaig ingen Diarmait married Muirchertach, Ard-rí na h'Éireann, son of Tairrdelbach Mór, Ard-rí na h'Éireann and Derbforgaill ingen Taidg.³ Annals of the Four Masters 1098: "Dubhchobhlaigh, daughter of Diarmaid, son of Tadhg, and wife of Muircheartach Ua Briain, died. / Dubhchobhlaigh, inghen Diarmada, mic Taidhg, ben Mhuirchertaigh Uí Bhriain, d'écc." ( (an unknown value)).³ Dubchoblaig ingen Diarmait died in 1098.⁴

     Derbforgaill ingen Taidg married Tairrdelbach Mór, Ard-rí na h'Éireann, son of Tadg mac Briain, rí Tuadh Mumhan and Mor ingen Gilla Brigte Ó Molloy.¹ Also called Dirborgaill ingen Taidg (?).² Also called Derbforgaill ingen Taidg cenél Áengus.¹ Derbforgaill ingen Taidg married Dunlaing Ua Caellaide.² Derbforgaill ingen Taidg married Tadg in Eich Gil, rí Connacht, son of Cathal, rí Connacht and Sadb ingen Áeda.³ Derbforgaill ingen Taidg was born in 1008.¹ She was the daughter of Tadg mac Gillai Pátraic.¹ Annals of Tigernach 1098: "Derborgaill ingen Taidhg maic Gilla Padraic, máthair Muirchertaig h-Úi Briain, ríg Erenn, a n-Glend Da Locha quieuit."⁴ Derbforgaill ingen Taidg died in 1098 at Gleann-da-locha, Ireland, at age 90 years.^5,4 Annals of the Four Masters 1098: "Dearbhforgaill, daughter of Tadhg Mac Gillaphadraig, and the mother of Muircheartach and Tadhg Ua Briain, died at Gleann-da-locha. / Dearbhforghaill, inghen Taidhg mic Giolla Phátraicc, máthair Mhuirchertaigh, & Taidhg Uí Bhriain, d'écc i n-Glionn Dá Locha." ( (an unknown value)).⁵

     Alain II "le Noir" de Bretagne was born in 1044?. He was the son of Eudes, comte de Penthièvre and Onven de Cornoüaille.¹ Earl of Richmond at England before 1098.¹ Alain II "le Noir" de Bretagne died in 1098 at age 54 years.¹

     Robert I "le Bourguignon", seigneur de Craon was born circa 1018. He was the son of Renaud I, comte de Nevers and Adele de France.² Robert I "le Bourguignon", seigneur de Craon married Avoise "Blanche", dame de Sablé, daughter of Geoffrey "le Vieux", seigneur de Sablé and Adelais (?), in 1040; His 1st.² Robert I "le Bourguignon", seigneur de Craon married Berthe de Craon, daughter of sire de Craon Guerin de Craon, in 1078; His 2nd.³ Lord of Craon at County of Anjou, France. Robert I "le Bourguignon", seigneur de Craon died in 1098.²

     Lord of Courcy Richard de Courcy was the son of Lord of Courcy Robert de Courcy.¹ Lord of Courcy Richard de Courcy was granted several lordships, one of which was that of Stoke at Somersetshire, England.¹ He said to accompanied William of Normandy in the conquest of England, but is not recorded anywhere as being at Hastings on 14 October 1066.^2,3 He died in 1098.¹

     Gilon, seigneur de Sully was born circa 1070. He married Ildeburge de Bourges before 1093.¹ Gilon, seigneur de Sully died after 1098.

     Etienne de Tréves was born circa 1034. He was the son of Hugues de Tréves. Etienne de Tréves died after 1098.

     Edmund I MacCrinan was born circa 1071.¹ He was the son of Máel Coluim mac Donnchadha, Ard-rí Alban and St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland.^1,2 Edmund I MacCrinan witnessed the death of Donnchadh mac Máel Coluim, rí Alban on 12 November 1094 at Mondynes, Scotland; He was killed by his brothers Domnall and Edmund.^1,2,3 Edmund I MacCrinan acceded Edmund I MacCrinan on 12 November 1094 as King of Scotland.¹ Co-King of Scots between 12 November 1094 and 1097.² He was imprisoned and deposed though means of Edgar Aethling in October 1097.² He died after 1098 at Montacute Abbey, Somerset. He died a monk.^1,2

     Lord of Hinckley at Leicestershire, England.³ Hugh I, seigneur de Grandmesnil married Alice de Beaumont.² Hugh I, seigneur de Grandmesnil was born circa 1040. He was the son of Robert de Grandmesnil and Hawise d' Eschauffon.² Hugh I, seigneur de Grandmesnil was a witness where Simon I, seigneur de Montfort took a leading part in persuading Duke William to recall Ralph de Tosny and Hugh de Grandmesnil from exile in 1063.¹ Hugh I, seigneur de Grandmesnil was recalled from exile by the efforts of Simon, 2nd Seigneur de Montfort, in 1063. High Steward of England after 1066.^4,3 William of Normandy invades and takes England. On 14 October 1066 at the Battle of Hastings, England.⁵ He was recorded by William of Poitiers, he is the 11th of 20 men known with certainty to have fought with William the Conqueror on 14 October 1066 at the Battle of Hastings, England.⁵ He died on 22 February 1098.⁶

     Also called Graf von Hennegau Balduin II von Hennegau German.⁴ Also called Baudouin de Jérusalem.³ Baudouin II "de Jerusalem", comte de Hainaut was the successor of Boudewijn VI, Graaf van Vlaanderen; 7th Count of Hainault.³ Baudouin II "de Jerusalem", comte de Hainaut was born in 1061. He was the son of Boudewijn VI, Graaf van Vlaanderen and Richilde de Mons, comtesse de Hainaut.³ Baudouin II "de Jerusalem", comte de Hainaut was the successor of Richilde de Mons, comtesse de Hainaut; Countess of Hainault, restored.⁵ Baudouin II "de Jerusalem", comte de Hainaut succeeded his mother, who abdicated in his favor, to the countship of Hainault in 1083. He was a witness where Richilde de Mons, comtesse de Hainaut abdicated in favor of her son, Baldwin in 1083. 8th Count of Hainault at Holy Roman Empire between 1083 and 1098.^6,3 Baudouin II "de Jerusalem", comte de Hainaut concluded a peace treaty with his uncle, Robert of Flanders, in which Robert was to be ruler of Flanders, and Baldwin of Hainault in 1084.⁶ He married Gräfin von Hennegau Ida von Löwen, daughter of Heinrich II, Graf von Löwen and Adela von Tweisterbant, in 1084.^4,7 Baudouin II "de Jerusalem", comte de Hainaut was set out on the 1st Crusade accompanied by many noblemen from Hainault, including the famous Gilles de Chin, seigneur of Berlaimont, Chievres, and Wasmes, in 1095. He died after 8 June 1098 at Syria. Died in the East while on the 1st Crusade.^6,3,4 He was the predecessor of Baudouin III, comte de Hainaut; 9th Count of Hainault.^6,3,4

     Liutold von Achalm was the son of Graf von Achalm Rudolf von Achalm and Adelheid von Wülflingen.¹ Liutold von Achalm died on 18 August 1098.¹

     Geoffroi III de Mayenne was the son of Geoffroi II de Mayenne and Gervase de Château-Gontier.¹ Geoffroi III de Mayenne married Hildeburge de Nantes, daughter of Judicaël, comte de Nantes and N. N. du Maine; His 1st.¹ Geoffroi III de Mayenne died circa 1099.¹

     Matilde de Château-du-Loire was born in 1055. She was the daughter of Gervais, seigneur de Château-du-Loire and Eremburge (?).^2,3 Matilde de Château-du-Loire married Elié I, comte du Maine, son of Jean, seigneur de la Flèche and Paule du Maine, in 1090.² Matilde de Château-du-Loire died in 1099 at age 44 years.²

     Also called Ralph "Gauder".^3,2 1st Earl of Norfolk and Suffolk Ralph de Gaël was Breton on his mother's side, and English on his father's (at least his father was born in England).² He was born circa 1040.¹ He was the son of Ralph "the Staller" of Norfolk and N. N. of Brittany.² 1st Earl of Norfolk and Suffolk Ralph de Gaël was living before 1066 at Brittany.⁴ He was married a Breton before 1066.⁴ He was fought on William the Conqueror's side at Hastings, in the company of Nigel of the Cotentin, on 14 October 1066.^2,4 He succeeded his father, Ralph the Staller, to the earldom of East Anglia circa 1069.⁴ Lord of Gaël (Guader) at Brittany.² He was created Earl of Norfolk and Suffolk by William the Conqueror in 1073.³ 1st Earl of Norfolk and Suffolk (1st creation) between 1073 and 1078.³ He entered into a conspiracy against King William with his brother-in-law, Roger, 2nd Earl of Hereford, in 1075 at spring or summer.⁵ He married Emma of Hereford, daughter of William FitzOsbern, seigner de Bréteuil, Earl of Hereford and Adelise de Tosny, in 1075 at spring or summer, Exning, Suffolk, England; His 2nd.^2,5 1st Earl of Norfolk and Suffolk Ralph de Gaël was a witness where Waltheof Siwardsson, 1st Earl of Northumberland, Huntingdon and Northampton attended the wedding of Ralph de Gael, Earl of Norfolk, and was enticed to join the conspiracy of the Earls of Norfolk and Hereford to seize England for themselves in 1075 at spring or summer, Exning, Suffolk, England.⁶ 1st Earl of Norfolk and Suffolk Ralph de Gaël was a witness where Roger de Bréteuil, 2nd Earl of Hereford entered into a conspiracy against King William with his brother-in-law, Ralph de Gael, Earl of Norfolk, in 1075.⁵ 1st Earl of Norfolk and Suffolk Ralph de Gaël was forfeited his titles in 1078.³ He escaped to Brittany circa 1078.⁴ He died in 1099 at Outremer. He died in the Holy Land during the First Crusade.⁴

     Domnall mac Donnchadha, rí Alban was related to Hextilda of Tynedale; a granddaughter and heiress of Donald Bane.³ Domnall mac Donnchadha, rí Alban also went by the name of Donald "the White".⁴ Also called King of Scotland Donald III "Bane" MacCrinan.⁴ He was born circa 1033.^1,4,5 He was the son of Donnchad mac Crínán, rí Alban and Sibyl of Northumbria.^1,2 Domnall mac Donnchadha, rí Alban succeeded his brother, Malcolm III, on 13 November 1093.³ 20th King of Scots between 13 November 1093 and October 1097.³ He was deposed by his nephew, Duncan II, in May 1094.³ Donnchadh mac Máel Coluim, rí Alban ruled in opposition of Domnall mac Donnchadha, rí Alban; 21st King of Scots.³ He was restored following his nephew's rule, Duncan II, to co-rule with another nephew, Edmund, on 12 November 1094. He was through means of Edgar Aethling, defeated and expelled from Scotland in October 1097.³ He died in 1099 at Rescobie, Fife, Scotland.^1,4 Annals of Tigernach 1099: "Domnall mac Donnchada, rí Alban, do dallad da brathair."⁶ Domnall mac Donnchadha, rí Alban was buried in Dunfermline Abbey, Dunfermline, Fifeshire, Scotland.⁴ Domnall mac Donnchadha, rí Alban was buried in Isle of Iona, Scotland. A later reburial.¹ He was said to have strangled his grand-nephew, Malcolm, son of David the Saint after 1115.³ He witnessed the death of Malcolm MacCrinan after 1115; He was strangled, when a child, by his great-uncle, Donald Bane.³

     Elvira Fernández de Castilla was born circa 1042. She was the daughter of Fernando I Sánchez "el Magno", rey de Castilla y de León and reine de Castilla Sancha Alfonsez de León.¹ Elvira Fernández de Castilla witnessed the will of Fernando I Sánchez "el Magno", rey de Castilla y de León between December 1063 and January 1064; Almost exactly two years before his death, Fernando I had decided that his realm should be divided among his three grown sons when that event should at last take place. The anonymous author of the Historia Silense tells us that the fateful decision was made in a great council in late December 1063 or early January 1064. This chronicle is probably the oldest narrative of the division that has come down to us, but it tells us merely that he assigned León to Alfonso, his favorite son; Castilla to Sancho, the eldest; and Galicia to García, the youngest. In addition, to daughters Urraca and Elvira were assigned ah the royal monasteries of the realm of León-Castilla for the remainder of their lives or until they should marry.² Elvira Fernández de Castilla was a witness where Alfonso VI Fernández "el Bravo", rey de León appears at Sahagún, in the company of his sisters Urraca and Elvira among others, in a charter on 7 July 1068.³ Elvira Fernández de Castilla died in 1099. She died toward the end of the year.⁴

     Gerard de Gournai was son of Hugh de Gournay and Basilia, daughter of Gerard Fleitel.³ Also called seigneur de Gourny-en-Brai Gerold de Gournay.² He was born circa 1066. He was the son of Hugh I de Gournay and Basilia Flaitel.² Gerard de Gournai married Edith de Warenne, daughter of Guillaume I de Varennes, 1st Earl of Surrey and Gundred of Flanders, before 1091; Her 1st.³ Gerard de Gournai died in 1099. On the First Crusade, but he died before Jerusalem was taken.³

     Anna Tornica was born in 1046.¹ She married John Rhodocanakis, son of Duke of Salonica Andronikos Rhodocanakis and Zoë Dalassena, in 1066.¹ Anna Tornica died in 1099 at age 53 years.¹

     Adelaide de Gournay was born circa 1060. She was the daughter of Hugh de Gournay.¹ Adelaide de Gournay married comte de Beaumont-sur-Oise Yves II de Beaumont, son of Ivo III Bellomontensis and Emma (?), before 1082; His 2nd.¹ Adelaide de Gournay died on 8 April 1099.¹

     Ulrich "der Reiche", Graf von Passau was the father of Uta von Passau; the daughter of Grafen Ulrich von Passau.² Ulrich "der Reiche", Graf von Passau was born circa 1045. He was the son of N. N. von Angstgau. Ulrich "der Reiche", Graf von Passau married Adelaide von Frankenhausen, daughter of Graf von Lechsgemünd Kuno I von Frankenhausen and Mechthild von Horburg, before 1065; His 2nd. Her 2nd (widow of Markwart). Ulrich "der Reiche", Graf von Passau died on 14 April 1099 at Regensburg, Germany. Died of the plague.

      William "Algernon", 1st Lord Percy also went by the name of William "with the whiskers" Algernon means "with whiskers."² He was born circa 1040.¹ He may have accompanied William the Conqueror to England, but is not recorded in the records as having fought at Hastings on 14 October 1066.^3,4 He was granted, on William's conquest, a great fief in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire in 1067. He married Emma de Port before 1088.² William "Algernon", 1st Lord Percy accompanied Robert Curthose, son of William the Conqueror, on the 1st Crusade on 18 November 1095.² He died between 7 June 1099 and 15 July 1099 at Mountjoy, near Jerusalem, Palestine. He died in the Holy Land. "Finally, on January 13, 1099 Raymond led the Crusaders on the final march to Jerusalem. They won a series of fairly easy victories and on June 7 arrived within sight of Jerusalem for the first time, viewing it from a mountain which pilgrims had long before named Mountjoy. Said one man writing at the time, 'When they heard the name of Jerusalem, they could not restrain their tears. Falling upon their knees, they gave thanks to God for having enabled them to reach the goal of their pilgrimage, the Holy City where our Lord had chosen to save the world.^1,2,5,6'"

     This Arab title (Sidi, lord), is the usual mode of reference to Rodrigo de Vivar by Christian writers who speak of him as Mio Cid; Muslim writers more often give him the title of Campeador, the Challenger or Champion.⁶ Señor de Vivar. Also called Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar "El Cid". Rodrigo Díaz "el Cid", conde de Valencia, señor de Vivar was born circa 1043 at Castellanos de Castro, Burgos Province, Castile-León, Spain.⁷ He was the son of Diego Laínez de Vivar and Teresa Rodríguez.^3,4,5 Rodrigo Díaz "el Cid", conde de Valencia, señor de Vivar an armed participant, as asserted by the Historia Roderici, in 1063 at the Battle of Graus.⁷ He was not nominated, at age 22, as the standard-bearer (armiger regis), or commander of the royal troops, for King Sancho II of Castile, as literature so often repeats in 1065.^8,9 He confirmed some sixty percent of the charters of Sancho II, albeit his position in the royal court was most certainly of the second rank at best between 1065 and 1072.³ He was a witness where Sancho II Fernández "el Fuerte", rey de Castilla had some sixty percent of his charters confirmed by Rodrigo Díaz, the nobleman who would become famous as "El Cid" between 1065 and 1072.³ Rodrigo Díaz "el Cid", conde de Valencia, señor de Vivar accompanied Sancho on a campaign against the important Moorish kingdom of Saragossa (Zaragoza) and played a leading role in the negotiations that made its king, al-Muqtadir, a tributary of the Castilian crown, in 1067.⁸ He married Jimena Díaz de Oviedo, daughter of conde de Oviedo Diego Fernández and Christina Alfonsez de León, between 1074 and 1075.^10,11,12,13 Rodrigo Díaz "el Cid", conde de Valencia, señor de Vivar was a witness where Berenguer Ramón "el Fratricida", conde de Barcelona, Gerona y Osona provided assistance to the moor Al-Mundhir, who had obtained Lérida, Tortosa and Denia from his father, Moctádir, against Al-Mundhir's brother, Mutamin, and the latter's ally, El Cid, who was the victor and took Berenguer-Ramon captive circa 1081.⁶ Rodrigo Díaz "el Cid", conde de Valencia, señor de Vivar was a witness where Alfonso VI Fernández "el Bravo", rey de León exiled Rodrigo de Vivar, the famous "El Cid" after the noble had attacked Muslim tributaries of Alfonso in 1081.¹⁴ Rodrigo Díaz "el Cid", conde de Valencia, señor de Vivar was exiled by Alfonso VI, exile prompted by the jealousy of other nobles according to the legendary tales, but more so because Rodrigo had attacked, on his own voltion, Muslims who were paying tribute to Alfonso and considered themselves, rightly, safe from such attacks in 1081.¹⁴ He entered the service of al-Muqtadir of Zaragoza with his band of men between 1081 and 1082 at between Fall and Spring.¹⁵ He was a famous knight of the eleventh century, being a well known power whose life was the subject of an epic Castilian poem between 1081 and 1094. He siezed Valencia from the Moors in 1094.¹³ Count of Valencia between 1094 and 1099. He died on 10 July 1099 at Valencia, Spain. He had ruled in Valencia until his death, whereupon his widow abandoned it to the Moors. . His bodied was removed from Valencia when it was abandoned to the Moors and given a heroes burial in Castile.⁶

     Adalbert II, Graf von Calw was born between 1025 and 1030.¹ He was the son of Adalbert von Calw, Graf im Ufgau and Adelheid von Egisheim.¹ Adalbert II, Graf von Calw married Gräfin von Calw Wiltrud von Nieder-Lothringen, daughter of Gottfried II "der Bärtige", Herzog von Nieder- und Ober-Lothringen and Doda de Réthel, before 1075.¹ Count of Calw at Baden-Württemberg, Germany, after 1075.¹ Adalbert II, Graf von Calw died on 22 September 1099 at Hirsau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.¹

     Hadvisa uxor Ilberti de Lacy was buried in St. John's, Pontefract.¹ She married Ilbert I de Lacy of Pontefract.¹ Hadvisa uxor Ilberti de Lacy died before 1100.¹

     Also called Geoffrey de Magnavil.² Geoffrey I de Mandeville of Pleshy was born circa 1030. He married Athelaise de Balts before 1060. Geoffrey I de Mandeville of Pleshy possessed the town of Magnavil before 1066 at Normandy.² He may have accompanied William the Conqueror to England, but is not recorded in the records as having fought at Hastings on 14 October 1066.^3,4 He received, as his share of England, diverse domains in Berkshire, Suffolk, Middlesex, Surrey, Cambridge, Oxford, Hertshire, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, and Essex after 1067.² He established Waldene as the family seat after 1067.² He founded a Benedictine monastery, conferring upon it the whole lordship of the place, and woods adjoining thereto, after 1067 at Hurley, Berkshire, England.² Constable of the Tower of London after 1067.² He died circa 1100.¹

     Wilhelm IV, Markgraf von Montferrat was the successor of Otto II, Markgraf von Montferrat; Margrave of Montferrat.³ Wilhelm IV, Markgraf von Montferrat was born circa 1052?. He was the son of Otto II, Markgraf von Montferrat and Constanze de Savoie.² Wilhelm IV, Markgraf von Montferrat married Oda von Ravenna, daughter of Tebald, Stadtgraf von Ravenna, in 1059; His 2nd.⁴ Margrave of Montferrat between 1084 and 1100.⁵ Wilhelm IV, Markgraf von Montferrat died circa 1100.⁶ He was the predecessor of Markgraf von Montferrat Wilhelm V "Inforzato" von Montferrat; Margrave of Montferrat.⁷

     Kiwrike II, King of Tašir-Joraget was the son of Davit' Anhoghin, King of Tašir-Joraget and N. N. Bagratuni of Kaxet'i.¹ Kiwrike II, King of Tašir-Joraget represented another branch of the Bagratids now defunct in Ani; "Kiwrike of the Bagratids in the city of Lorhe and the area around it".² He was the successor of Davit' Anhoghin, King of Tašir-Joraget; King of Tashir-Joraget.^3,4,1,5 King of Tashir-Joraget at Armenia between 1048 and 1100.^1,6 Kiwrike II, King of Tašir-Joraget died circa 1100.¹

     Constantine I, Prince of Cilicia was the son of Ruben I, Prince of Cilicia and N. N. the Armenian.^1,2 Constantine I, Prince of Cilicia was the successor of Ruben I, Prince of Cilicia; Prince of Cilicia.³ Prince of Cilicia at Armenia Minor between 1092 and 1100.^4,5 Constantine I, Prince of Cilicia welcomed the Crusaders in 1097.⁶ He died in 1100.¹ He was the predecessor of T'oros I, Prince of Cilicia; Prince of Cilicia.^4,5

     Adalbert I "der Charakterlose", Graf von Pernegg was the son of Ernst II "der Streitbare", Markgraf von Österreich and Adelheid von Wettin, Markgräfin von Österreich.¹ Adalbert I "der Charakterlose", Graf von Pernegg died in 1100.¹

     Geoffroy II de Joinville, comte de Joigny was born circa 1050?. He was the son of Étienne "de Vaux", seigneur de Joinville and N. N. de Sens.¹ Geoffroy II de Joinville, comte de Joigny married Hodierne de Courtenay, daughter of Josselin, seigneur de Courtenay and Hildegarde d'Anjou, in 1080.¹ Geoffroy II de Joinville, comte de Joigny died in 1100.¹

     Also called Osbern Fitz Richard. Osbern fitz Richard was born circa 1053 at Richard's Castle, Herefordshire, England.¹ He was the son of Richard FitzScrob of Hereford and N. N. de Essex.^2,1 Sheriff of Hereford in 1060. Osbern fitz Richard married Nesta verch Gruffyd, daughter of Gruffyd ap Llywelyn, Brenin Cymru and Ealdgyth of Mercia, before 1080; A real marriage.^1,3 Osbern fitz Richard died after 1100.¹

     Sire de Salins Gaucher II de Salins was born circa 1044. He was the son of sire de Salins Gaucher I de Salins and Arembourge (?). Sire de Salins Gaucher II de Salins married Béatrix (?) before 1080. Sire de Salins Gaucher II de Salins died after 1100.

     Burggraf von Würzburg Godebold von Babenberg was the son of Graf im Grabfeld Otto III von Babenberg.¹ Burggraf von Würzburg Godebold von Babenberg died after 1100.¹

     Eustachie (?) was born circa 1050.¹ She married Aimery III "le Riche" de Loudun, seigneur de Faye la Vineuse, son of Aimery II de Loudun, seigneur de Faye la Vineuse and Arsendis (?).¹ Eustachie (?) died after 1100.¹

     Gräfin von Ballenstedt.¹ Adelheid, Erbin von Orlamünde, Pfalzgräfin bei Rhein was the heiress of Orlamünde.¹ She was born circa 1061?.¹ She was the daughter of Otto I, Graf von Orlamünde, Markgraf von Meißen and Adela von Löwen.¹ Adelheid, Erbin von Orlamünde, Pfalzgräfin bei Rhein married Adalbert II, Graf von Ballenstedt, son of Graf von Ballenstedt, Graf im Schwabengau und im Gau Serimunt Esiko von Ballenstedt and Mathilda von Schwaben; Her 1st.¹ Adelheid, Erbin von Orlamünde, Pfalzgräfin bei Rhein married Herman II, Pfalzgraf bei Rhein, son of Pfalzgraf bei Rhein Heinrich I "der Rasende" von Bonngau and Mathilde von Lothringen, circa 1080; Her 2nd.^1,2 Adelheid, Erbin von Orlamünde, Pfalzgräfin bei Rhein married Heinrich II von Laach, Pfalzgraf bei Rhein; Her 3rd.¹ Adelheid, Erbin von Orlamünde, Pfalzgräfin bei Rhein died on 28 March 1100.¹

     Guillaume I, comte de Nevers was born in 1030.⁴ He was the son of Renaud I, comte de Nevers and Adele de France.³ Guillaume I, comte de Nevers married Ermengarde, comtesse de Tonnerre, daughter of Renaud I, comte de Tonnerre and Ervide (?), in 1045.^5,6 Guillaume I, comte de Nevers died on 20 June 1100 at Nevers, Nievre, Burgundy, France, at age 70 years.⁴ Guillaume I, comte de Nevers was buried in the Église St Etienne, Nevers, Nievre, Burgundy, France.

      Godefroid de Bouillon, roi de Jérusalem was the son of the elder Lord Eustace, the famous and splendid Count of that region, whose many and memorable works are still recalled by the old men of the neighboring provinces and his memory as a religious and God­fearing man is like a blessing" in the pious recollection of men.⁴ He was the son of Ida and nephew of the exalted Duke Godfrey of Lorraine who was known as Struma.⁴ He had 3 brothers: the Lord Baldwin, Count of Edessa, who succeeded Godfrey in the kingdom; and the Lord Eustace, Count of Boulogne, who was his father's namesake, successor to his father as Count and inheritor of the paternal estate…The third was Lord William, a famous man, no less virtuous and energetic than his father and brothers.⁴ He was tall and although he was shorter than the very tall, yet he was taller than men of average height. He was a man of incomparable strength, with stout limbs, a manly chest, and a handsome face.⁴ He had hair and a beard of a medium blond.⁴ He was born in 1061 at Baisy, Brabant.⁵ He was the son of Eustache II "aux Gernons", comte de Boulogne and Ida de Verdun.^1,2,3 Godefroid de Bouillon, roi de Jérusalem was the successor of Konrad, Herzog von Nieder-Lothringen; 9th Duke of Lothier.^1,6 Godefroid de Bouillon, roi de Jérusalem married Beatrice de Magnavil, daughter of Geoffrey I de Mandeville of Pleshy and Athelaise de Balts, before 1080. Godefroid de Bouillon, roi de Jérusalem was a witness where Dirk "de Rossige", Graaf van de Veluwe a faithful supporter of the Emperor Henry IV, and thereby an enemy of Duke Godfried IV of Bouillon-Lothringen.⁷ 10th Duke of Lothier at Lower Lorraine, Holy Roman Empire, between 1089 and 1100.^1,6 Godefroid de Bouillon, roi de Jérusalem was a leader of the 1st Crusade in which he and his brothers heeded the call of Pope Urban and travelled to Byzantium, then went on to the Holy Land where Godfrey was to become King of Jerusalem, and his brother Baldwin, Count of Edessa, in 1096. He was a witness where Baudouin II "du Bourg", roi de Jérusalem on the First Crusade, with Geoffrey de Bouillon, between August 1096 and July 1099.⁸ Godefroid de Bouillon, roi de Jérusalem was a witness where Alexios I Komnenos, basileus Rhomaiôn battled with the arriving crusaders outside of the Theodosian Walls, and convinced Godfrey and Bohemund to swear an oath of allegiance to him, and that they would return to the empire any of the empire's former possessions that they might recapture, on 9 April 1097 at Constantinople, Byzantine Empire. Godefroid de Bouillon, roi de Jérusalem was present at the siege and capture of Jerusalem in July 1099.⁹ He was crownded as the first Latin King of Jerusalem and despite his weakness as a ruler, he was later idolized in legend as the "perfect Christian knight, the peerless hero of the whole crusading epic." In 1099 at Jersalem, Palestine. And when Raymond of Toulouse, lay leader of the crusade, declined to become king of Jerusalem, Godfrey accepted the crown but refused the title of king and was called instead Advocatus Sancti Sepulchri (Defender of the Holy Sepulchre). Avoué du Saint-Sépulcre at Jerusalem, Outremer, between 1099 and 1100.^5,6 He died on 18 July 1100 at Jerusalem, Outremer, at age 39 years.⁵ He was the predecessor of Heinrich I, Herzog von Limburg; 11th Duke of Lothier.¹ Godefroid de Bouillon, roi de Jérusalem was the predecessor of Baudouin I, roi de Jérusalem; King of Jerusalem.^5,6 Annals of Monte Fernando 1101: "Ob. Godefredus rex Jerl'm, subiit Baldewinus."¹⁰ Godefroid de Bouillon, roi de Jérusalem witnessed the death of Étienne II, comte de Blois on 27 May 1102 at Holy Land; Killed in the Battle of Ramleh, by the Turks, in the Crusade of 1101. A crusader under Godfrey de Bouillon, who fell, gallantly fighting against the Infidels at Rames (Battle of Ascalon actually).^11,12

     Also called Willelm II Rex.³ Arms: Gules two lions passant guardant or.⁴ Guillaume II "le Roux", roi d' Angleterre also went by the name of William "the Red". Guillaume II "le Roux", roi d' Angleterre also went by the name of William Rufus. He was born in 1056 at Normandy.^5,2 He was the son of Guillaume I "le Conquérant", roi d' Angleterre and Queen of England Mathilda van Vlaanderen.^1,2 Guillaume II "le Roux", roi d' Angleterre and Richard de Normandie witnessed the consecration of the Church of the Holy Trinity in 1066 at Caen, Normandy, France.⁶ Styled Dei Gratia Rex Anglorum in 1087.⁷ King of England between 1087 and 1100.⁸ Guillaume II "le Roux", roi d' Angleterre succeeded his father to the throne of England, and crowned on 26 September 1087. Annals of Monte Fernando 1088: "Willelmus Rufus, filius W. Bastard, coronatur."⁹ He was a witness where Henry de Ferrers and Berta (?) founded and richly endowed the Priory of Tutbury "by the concession and authority of William the younger (Rufus), King of the English" in 1089.⁶ Guillaume II "le Roux", roi d' Angleterre was a witness where Robert III "Courteheuse", duc de Normandie besieged his brother Henry in 1091 at Mont St. Michel, Normandy.⁶ Annals of Monte Fernando 1100: "Willelmus Ruffus occiditur, successit Henricus frater ejus, et vixit xxxav.annis."¹⁰ Guillaume II "le Roux", roi d' Angleterre died on 2 August 1100 at England at age 44 years. He was killed while hunting in the New Forest, like his brother Richard, and nephew Henry, before him. Some say he was murdered by Walter Tyrol.^5,2,3 He was the predecessor of Henri I "Beauclerc", roi d' Angleterre; King of England.² Guillaume II "le Roux", roi d' Angleterre was buried in Winchester Cathedral, England.² With all his faults, was brave, generous, and kindly-hearted. Witness his conduct when besieging his brother Henry in Mont St. Michel, in 1091. The garrison, being in great distress from want of water, Robert forbade his soldiers to prevent detachments issuing from the place to draw water from the wells, and, on being blamed by William Rufus for his consideration, exclaimed, "What, shall we suffer our brother to perish of thirst? who can now give us another should we lose him?"

     Geoffroy II, comte de Mortagne was born in 1039. He was the son of Routrou I, vicomte de Château-Dun and Adeline (?).¹ William of Normandy invades and takes England. On 14 October 1066 at the Battle of Hastings, England.² Geoffroy II, comte de Mortagne was recorded by William of Poitiers, he is the 4th of 20 men known with certainty to have fought with William the Conqueror on 14 October 1066 at the Battle of Hastings, England.² He married Beatrix de Roucy, daughter of Hilduin IV, comte de Montdidier and Alix, comtesse de Roucy, circa 1067.³ Geoffroy II, comte de Mortagne died in October 1100 at age 61 years.

     Hugues I, comte de Clermont en Beauvaisis was born circa 1035. He was the son of Renaud I, comte de Clermont.² Hugues I, comte de Clermont en Beauvaisis married Margaret de Roucy, daughter of Hilduin IV, comte de Montdidier and Alix, comtesse de Roucy, circa 1055.³ Count of Clermont at Beauvaisis, France, before 1101. Hugues I, comte de Clermont en Beauvaisis died circa 1101.

     Itha von Cham, Markgräfin von Österreich was related to Luitpold III "der Heilige", Markgraf von Österreich; the only son of Leopold II by his wife Ida of Cham, daughter of Count Rapoto IV of Passau (of House Vohburg).³ Itha von Cham, Markgräfin von Österreich was not of the German imperial family.² She was thought to be a daughter of Rapoto IV of Cham & his wife who was related to the counts of Kastl.^5,3 Also called Ida von Ratelberg.⁶ She was born circa 1046?. She was the daughter of Graf von Cham Rapoto IV von Traungau and Mathilde vom Chiemgau.⁴ Itha von Cham, Markgräfin von Österreich married Liutpold II "der Schöne", Markgraf von Österreich, son of Ernst II "der Streitbare", Markgraf von Österreich and Adelheid von Wettin, Markgräfin von Österreich; Her 2nd.^2,3,7 Itha von Cham, Markgräfin von Österreich was was a leader of the Crusade in 1101. Annales Mellicensis 1101: "Welf dux Baioariae et Tiemo Salzburgensis episcopus et Ita marchionissa Hierosolimam pergunt, et caeteri quamplurimi."⁸ She said to have been "one of the most famous beauties of her time." On the crusade, she may have been captured and placed in the harem of Sultan Kilidj Arslan. Emperor Frederick Barbarossa is said to have met her children by the Sultan.¹ She died in 1101 at Holy Land. She died while on Crusade.²

     Roger I, comte de Sicile was the father of Roger II "le Magne", roi de Sicile; the son of Count Roger I of Sicily and his third wife, Adelaide of Savona.³ Also called Großgraf von Sizilien Roger von Sizilien.⁴ Roger I, comte de Sicile was born circa 1021. He was the son of Tancred de Hauteville and Fredesende de Normandie.^1,2 Roger I, comte de Sicile associated with N. N. (?) before 1046; Mistress.⁵ Roger I, comte de Sicile was a witness where Robert "Guiscard", duc d' Apulia planned to expel the Arabs from Sicily and restore Christianity to the island, a plan which found favour in Pope Nicholas' eyes. This expedition into Sicily got under way as soon as the conquest of Calabria was completed, with command of the expedition given to his brother Roger, in 1060 at Italy.⁶ Roger I, comte de Sicile was given command of the expedition to Sicily by his brother, Robert Guiscard, then Duke of Apulia, to rid the island of Arabs and restore Christianity, in 1060.⁶ He married Judith de Grentesmesnil; His 1st.⁵ Roger I, comte de Sicile was a witness where Robert "Guiscard", duc d' Apulia came to the aid of his brother, Roger, at a difficult siege in 1071 at Palermo, Sicily, Italy.⁶ Roger I, comte de Sicile faced an particularly difficult siege, to which his brother came to his aid, in 1071 at Palermo, Sicily, Italy.⁶ He was a witness where Robert "Guiscard", duc d' Apulia invested his brother, Roger, with "the County of Sicily and Calabria" in 1072.⁶ Roger I, comte de Sicile was invested with, to resolve the differences with his brother, Robert, and after he had recognized his brother's supreme authority, "the County of Sicily and Calabria" along with the right to govern and tax both counties in 1072.⁶ Count of Sicily and Calabria at Norman Italy between 1072 and 1101. He married Eremberga d' Evreux, daughter of Robert, comte d'Eu and Beatrice (?), in 1077; His 2nd.^7,8 Roger I, comte de Sicile married Adelaide di Savona, comtesse de Sicile, daughter of marchese del Vasto Manfredo I di Savona, in 1087; His 3rd. Her 1st.^9,5,10 Roger I, comte de Sicile died in 1101.^1,9 He was the predecessor of Adelaide di Savona, comtesse de Sicile; Dowager Countess of Sicily.¹¹

      Konrad, Herzog von Nieder-Lothringen was the successor of Gottfried III "der Bucklige", Herzog von Nieder-Lothringen; 8th Duke of Lothier.² 9th Duke of Lothier at Lower Lorraine, Holy Roman Empire, between 26 February 1076 and 1101.^2,3 Konrad, Herzog von Nieder-Lothringen was the successor of Gegenkönig Hermann I von Salm; King of Germany.⁴ Konrad, Herzog von Nieder-Lothringen was born on 8 November 1081.⁵ He was the son of Heinrich IV, Kaiser der Römisches Reich and Bertha de Savoie.¹ King of Germany between 1087 and 1098. Konrad, Herzog von Nieder-Lothringen was the predecessor of Godefroid de Bouillon, roi de Jérusalem; 10th Duke of Lothier.^2,3 Konrad, Herzog von Nieder-Lothringen unsuccessfully rebelled against his father, the Emperor, in 1093. He married Constance de Hauteville, daughter of Roger I, comte de Sicile and Judith de Grentesmesnil, circa 1095.⁶ Konrad, Herzog von Nieder-Lothringen was removed from the German throne by his father, the Emperor, and replaced with his seventeen old brother, Henry V, in 1098.⁷ He was the predecessor of Heinrich IV, Kaiser der Römisches Reich; King of Germany.^8,9,10 Konrad, Herzog von Nieder-Lothringen died in 1101 at age 19 years.^1,2