Family Card - Person Sheet
Family Card - Person Sheet
NameWilliam De Valence 1st Earl Of Pembroke, 23G Grandfather
BirthValence
Death18 May 1296, Bayonne, France
BurialWestminster Abbey, London, England
FatherHugh X Of Lusignan (~1183-1249)
MotherIsabella Of Angouleme Queen of England (1186-1246)
Spouses
1Joan De Munchensi, 23G Grandmother
Birthabt 1230
Deathaft Sep 1307
FatherWarin De Munchensi Lord Of Swanscombe (-1255)
MotherJoan MARSHAL (1210-1234)
ChildrenJoan De Valence
Notes for William De Valence 1st Earl Of Pembroke
Born Guillaume de Lusignan. A half brother to King Henry III. Was heavily involved in the Second Barons’ War supporting the King.
Took the name de Valence after his birthplace near Lusignan.
Came to England in with 2 of his brothers at King Henry III’s invitation in 1247.
Took the name de Valence after his birthplace near Lusignan.
Came to England in with 2 of his brothers at King Henry III’s invitation in 1247.
Notes for Joan De Munchensi (Spouse 1)
Joan de Munchensi’s grandfather William the Marshal, was Earl of Pembroke. His sons all became earl in succession but all died childless. Thus William’s inheritance was divided amoung his 4 daughters, His daughter Joan inheritited the castle at Pembroke.Thus William’s gandughter’s husband came to be Earl of Pembroke.