William de Grandison, 1st Baron Grandison facts for kids
William de Grandison (died 1335) was an important English noble. He also held a high position as the Deputy Justiciar of North Wales. This meant he was a key official who helped govern that part of Wales.
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Who Was William de Grandison?
William de Grandison was born into an important family. His father was Pierre de Grandison, and his mother was Agnes Neufchâtel. William was not the oldest son in his family.
His Family and Connections
He had an older brother named Otto de Grandson. Otto was a very important person. He was a close friend and helper to King Edward I of England. The family name "Grandison" is an English version of their original name, "Grandson."
Serving the King
William de Grandison worked for Edmund, Earl of Lancaster. Edmund was a powerful noble and the son of King Henry III. William was very active in the wars of his time. He fought in battles in Gascony (a region in France) and in Scotland.
In 1292, William received special permission. He was allowed to add strong walls and towers to his home. This process is called crenellating. His home was a manor house located in Ashperton, Herefordshire.
William's Family and Children
William de Grandison married a woman named Sybil. Her parents were John de Tregoz and Mabel FitzWarin. William and Sybil had several children together.
Here are their known children:
- Edmund de Grandison
- Piers de Grandison, who married Blanche Mortimer.
- John de Grandison, who became the Bishop of Exeter.
- Thomas de Grandison, who was a cleric (a church official).
- William de Grandison, who became the Archdeacon of Exeter.
- Otho de Grandison, who married Beatrice Malmayns.
- Mabel de Grandison, who married John de Pateshull.
- Katherine de Grandison, who married William Montagu, 1st Earl of Salisbury.
- Agnes de Grandison, who married John Northwode.
- Maud de Grandison, who became a nun at Aconbury Priory.
