Osbern Giffard
Norman landowner
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Osbern (or Osborne) Giffard (c. 1020 – c. 1085) was one of the knights who invaded England in 1066 under William the Conqueror.[2][unreliable source?] He was rewarded with holdings throughout Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Wiltshire and Somerset.[3] He settled in Brimpsfield, Gloucestershire, where he built a castle which was destroyed by Edward II in 1322. It is believed that the Gloucestershire village of Stoke Gifford is named after him.[4][unreliable source?][5]
Longueville-le-Giffard, Duchy of Normandy
Brimpsfield, Gloucestershire
Osbern Giffard | |
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| Born | c. 1020 Longueville-le-Giffard, Duchy of Normandy |
| Died | c. 1085 Brimpsfield, Gloucestershire |
| Father | Osborn/Osberne/Osborne/Osbern de Bolebec, Lord of Bolebec[1][unreliable source?] |
| Mother | either Avelina or Wevia (sisters of Gunnor, Duchess of Normandy)[1][unreliable source?] |
| Occupation | landowner |
Family
Giffard was a son of Osborn (or Osberne or Osborne or Osbern) de Bolebec, Lord of Longueville-le-Giffard by either Avelina/Aveline, sister of Gunnor, Duchess of Normandy He secondly married Hawsie. One of Giffard's siblings was Walter Giffard, Lord of Longueville.[6]
Giffard's notable descendants include the sons of Hugh Giffard of Boyton in Wiltshire: Walter Giffard and Godfrey Giffard.