Tancred of Hauteville

For other people with this name, see Tancred.
Tancred of Hauteville
Seigneur of Hauteville-la-Guichard
Statue of Tancred outside Coutances Cathedral, dated to 1875
SuccessorSerlo I
Bornc. 980
Died1041
Noble familyHauteville
SpousesMuriella
Fressenda
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Tancred of Hauteville (c. 980 – 1041) was an 11th-century Norman lord. Little is known about him, and he is best remembered by the achievements of his twelve sons. Various legends arose about Tancred, but they have no supporting contemporary evidence that has survived the ages.

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