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Gilbert le Becket

Gilbert le Becket

Male 1090 - 1118  (28 years)

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  1. 1.  Gilbert le BecketGilbert le Becket was born in 1090 in Normandy, France; died in 1118 in London, England.

    Family/Spouse: Mathilde Roesa. Mathilde was born in 1090 in Norfolk, England; died in 1110 in Norfolk, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Godiva Le Becket  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1100 in West Dereham, Norfolk, England; died in 1130.
    2. 3. Archbishop of Canterbury Saint Sir Thomas à Becket  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1118 in Cheapside, Berkshire, England; died on 29 Dec 1170 in Canterbury, Kent, England; was buried in Canterbury, Kent, England.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Godiva Le BecketGodiva Le Becket Descendancy chart to this point (1.Gilbert1) was born in 1100 in West Dereham, Norfolk, England; died in 1130.

    Family/Spouse: Walter FitzWalter. Walter (son of Hervy FitzWalter, II and Adelize 'Alice' de Clermont) was born in 1100 in Norfolk, England; died in 1189 in Weeton, Lancashire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 4. Lord West Dereham Henry FitzHervey Walter  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1130 in West Dereham, Norfolk, England; died in 1190 in West Dereham, Norfolk, England.

  2. 3.  Archbishop of Canterbury Saint Sir Thomas à BecketArchbishop of Canterbury Saint Sir Thomas à Becket Descendancy chart to this point (1.Gilbert1) was born in 1118 in Cheapside, Berkshire, England; died on 29 Dec 1170 in Canterbury, Kent, England; was buried in Canterbury, Kent, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Notable Quote: Will no one rid me of this turbulent priest?
    • Ordained: Saint Thomas à Becket is venerated as a saint and martyr by both the Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion. Soon after his death, on 21 Feb 1173, he was canonised by Pope Alexander III
    • Religion: As Archbishop of Canturbury, he engaged in conflict with Henry II of England over the rights and privileges of the Church

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Becket's remains were placed beneath the floor of the eastern crypt of the cathedral. His remains were relocated in Trinity Chapel. King Henry VIII destroyed Becket's shrine and his bones and ordered that all mention of his name be obliterated./Canterbur

    Died:
    Murdered by followers of King Henry II - Canterbury Cathedral



Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Lord West Dereham Henry FitzHervey WalterLord West Dereham Henry FitzHervey Walter Descendancy chart to this point (2.Godiva2, 1.Gilbert1) was born in 1130 in West Dereham, Norfolk, England; died in 1190 in West Dereham, Norfolk, England.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    West Dereham Manor, Norfolkshire

    Family/Spouse: Matilda de Valoines. Matilda was born in 1135 in Parham, Suffolk, England; died in 1185 in West Dereham, Norfolk, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 5. Lord Preston of Iteland Theobald Fitzwalter Boteler  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1165 in West Dereham, Norfolk, England; died on 4 Feb 1206.


Generation: 4

  1. 5.  Lord Preston of Iteland Theobald Fitzwalter BotelerLord Preston of Iteland Theobald Fitzwalter Boteler Descendancy chart to this point (4.Henry3, 2.Godiva2, 1.Gilbert1) was born in 1165 in West Dereham, Norfolk, England; died on 4 Feb 1206.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Wotheney Abbey, Limerick, Ireland

    Theobald married Baroness Maud de Vavasour in 1205. Maud was born in 1187 in Yorkshire, England; died in 1282 in Wicklow County, Ireland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. Lord of Verdun Theobald Butler, 2nd  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jan 1200 in Wicklow County, Ireland; died on 19 Jul 1230 in Poitiers, Vienne, Poitou-Charentes, France.


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