William d'Aubigny, 4th Earl of Arundel
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William d'Aubigny, 4th Earl of Arundel (b. circa 1203 - before 7 August 1224) was the eldest son of William d'Aubigny, 3rd Earl of Arundel
and Mabel of Chester (born c. 1173), daughter of Hugh de Kevelioc, 3rd Earl of Chester
and Bertrade de Montfort of Evreux. He became Earl of Arundel
and Earl of Sussex
on 30 March 1221. He was buried at Wymondham Abbey
, Norfolk. There is no evidence that he married or had children. He was the Chief Butler of England
and was succeeded by his brother, Hugh d'Aubigny, 5th Earl of Arundel
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William d'Aubigny, 3rd Earl of Arundel
William d'Aubigny, 3rd Earl of Arundel was an English nobleman, a favourite of King John, and a participant in the Fifth Crusade.-Lineage:...
and Mabel of Chester (born c. 1173), daughter of Hugh de Kevelioc, 3rd Earl of Chester
Hugh de Kevelioc, 3rd Earl of Chester
Hugh de Kevelioc, 5th Earl of Chester was the son of Ranulf de Gernon, 4th Earl of Chester and Maud of Gloucester, daughter of Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester .-Early life:He is thought to have been born Kevelioc in Monmouth...
and Bertrade de Montfort of Evreux. He became Earl of Arundel
Earl of Arundel
The title Earl of Arundel is the oldest extant Earldom and perhaps the oldest extant title in the Peerage of England. It is currently held by the Duke of Norfolk, and is used by his heir apparent as a courtesy title. It was created in 1138 for the Norman baron Sir William d'Aubigny...
and Earl of Sussex
Earl of Sussex
Earl of Sussex is a title that has been created several times in the Peerages of England, Great Britain, and the United Kingdom. The early Earls of Arundel were often also called Earls of Sussex....
on 30 March 1221. He was buried at Wymondham Abbey
Wymondham Abbey
Wymondham Abbey is situated in the town of Wymondham in Norfolk, England.-Background:It is the Anglican parish church of Wymondham, but it started life as a Benedictine priory....
, Norfolk. There is no evidence that he married or had children. He was the Chief Butler of England
Chief Butler of England
The Chief Butler of England is an office of Grand Sergeanty associated with the feudal Manor of Kenninghall in Norfolk. The office requires service to be provided to the Monarch at the Coronation, in this case the service of Pincera Regis, or Chief Butler at the Coronation banquet.The manor of...
and was succeeded by his brother, Hugh d'Aubigny, 5th Earl of Arundel
Hugh d'Aubigny, 5th Earl of Arundel
Hugh d'Aubigny, 5th Earl of Arundel was the last in the Aubigny male line to hold the Arundel Castle. He was the son of William d'Aubigny, 3rd Earl of Arundel, and younger brother of William d'Aubigny, 4th Earl of Arundel....
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