William d'Aubigny, 1st Earl of Arundel

William d'Aubigny, 1st Earl of Arundel (c. 1109 - October 12, 1176) was son of a senior William d'Aubigny and Maud le Bigod.

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1109 - October 12 - 1176

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The younger William was an important member of Henry I of England's household. After Henry's death he married the widow Queen consort Adeliza, and became lord of Arundel in her right. He was loyal to Stephen of England, who made him Earl of Arundel (or more technically, Earl of Sussex). In 1165 he helped arrange the truce between Stephen and Henry Plantagenet. When the latter ascended the throne as Henry II, he confirmed William's earldom and gave him direct possession of Arundel Castle (instead of the possession in right of his wife he had previously had). He remained loyal to the king during the 1173 revolt of Henry the Young King, and helped defeat the rebellion.

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Henry I of England - Widow - Queen consort - Adeliza - Stephen of England - Earl of Sussex - 1165 - Henry II - Arundel Castle - 1173 - Henry the Young King

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He and Adeliza were parents to William d'Aubigny, 2nd Earl of Arundel and grandparents to William d'Aubigny, 3rd Earl of Arundel.

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William d'Aubigny, 2nd Earl of Arundel - William d'Aubigny, 3rd Earl of Arundel

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