Osbern D'Arques
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Osbern D'Arques, was a High Sheriff of Yorkshire following the Norman conquest of England.[1][2][3]
Born about 1064,[dubious – discuss] he was the son of Guillaume d'Arques and nephew of Geofrey Tison. He died about 1115 in Thorp Arch, England.
He was a prominent landowner mentioned in the Domesday Book,[4] and seems to have given testimony in the Domesday account himself.[5]
He held lands as Tenant-in-chief in Redbourne, Scawby and Sturton, all in Lincolnshire,[6] Askham,[7] Hebden, North Yorkshire, and Craven. He also appears to have had business dealings with William Malet, his successor[verification needed] as High Sheriff.[8]