William de Braose, 1st Lord of Bramber

William de Braose
Lord of Bramber
Other titlesLord of Briouze, Normandy
Died1093–1096
Noble familyHouse of Braose
SpouseAgnes de St. Clare
IssuePhilip de Braose

William de Braose (or William de Briouze), First Lord of Bramber (died 1093/1096) was previously lord of Briouze, Normandy. He participated in the Norman Conquest of England and was granted lands by William the Conqueror, including the feudal barony of Bramber. His descendants played a significant part in the subsequent power struggles in England, Wales and Ireland in the 11th to 14th centuries.

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