of Contentin Family - Ourfolk
Nigel of Contentin B: ABT 1050
Nigel was born on ABT 1050 .
He is the son of Vicount Ivan of Contentin (B: ABT 1025).
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| Nigel of Contentin | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Premier baron of the palatinate of Chester, cousin
and marshall to Hugh de Abrincis upon whom William the Conqueror
conferred the palatinate, To hold 'ita libere ad gladium sicut ipse rex
tenebat Angliam ad coronam'. Nigel was also (in recompense for his
bold and daring exploits) created Constable of Chester, then an officer
of high rank, to whom was committed the command of all the soldiers,
with the charge of the horses, armour, andother munitions in time
of war.
and marshall to Hugh de Abrincis upon whom William the Conqueror
conferred the palatinate, To hold 'ita libere ad gladium sicut ipse rex
tenebat Angliam ad coronam'. Nigel was also (in recompense for his
bold and daring exploits) created Constable of Chester, then an officer
of high rank, to whom was committed the command of all the soldiers,
with the charge of the horses, armour, andother munitions in time
of war.
Last change (on this page): 15 OCT 2018