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Geoffroi was the son of Rivallon de Dol/Combourg. Originally from Dol, he relocated to Mayenne, married and had several children. Nothing is mentioned about who he married. He and his descendants are referred as the Lord(Seigneurie) Saint Berthevin la Tanniere, Levare, Ernee, Brece, Buron, Hemenard and many other seigneuries. His son Geoffrey went to England and eventually was the 16th Abbot of Saint Albans. William his brother was given Berwick by Henry I, Rivallon was the Lord of Gorron, son in law of Walter de Mayenne. Geoffrois' descendants took the surname de Gorron/Gorram and those who relocated to England angelsized the name to Gorham.
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Who is the first Geoffroi de gorron?
Geoffroi fils Rivallon de Dol-Combourg. His son Geoffroi born in 1070 went to Saint Albans' and later became abbot. His son Ruellon de Gorron married Hersende, daughter of Walter de Mayenne. They had a castle in Gorron and had five sons. My one delima was who the original Geoffroi married.
When was Geoffroi Jacques Flach born?
Geoffroi Jacques Flach was born in 1846.
When did Geoffroi Jacques Flach die?
Geoffroi Jacques Flach died in 1919.
When did Geoffroi de Charney die?
Geoffroi de Charney died in 1314.
What has the author Geoffroi de Charny written?
Geoffroi de Charny has written: 'A knight's own book of chivalry : Geoffroi De Charny' -- subject(s): Chivalry, Courtly love, Early works to 1800, Knights and knighthood
What is the french word for Jeff?
Geoff, which comes from the French Geoffroi.
What does jeffery mean in latin?
It's not certain. It comes from "Geoffrey", which comes from an Old French name "Geoffroi". From there it's not certain, possibly derived from "Godfrey" (god or good + peace) or a combination of names.
What has the author Geoffroi de Villehardouin written?
Geoffroi de Villehardouin has written: 'Memoirs or Chronicle of the Fourth Crusade and the Conquest of Constantinople' 'Memoirs or Chronicle of the Fourth Crusade and the Conquest of Constantinople' 'Memoirs of the Crusades' 'La Conquete de Constantinople' -- subject(s): Crusades, Siege, 1203-1204 'Memoirs of the Crusades [by] Villehardouin and De Joinville' -- subject(s): Crusades 'De la conqueste de Constantinoble' -- subject(s): Crusades, History 'La conquote de Constantinople' 'Histoire de la conqu^ete de Constantinople.' -- subject(s): Crusades, History
Who were the original nine templars?
The original nine knights are generally believed to have been: Hugh De Payens, a vassal of Hugh de Champagne and the orders first Grandmaster; Andre de Montbard the uncle of Bernard of Clairvaux; Geoffri de St Omer; Payen de Montdidier, a relative of the ruling family of Flanders at the time; Achaumbaud de St-Amand; Geoffroi Bisel; Gondemare; Rosal; and Godfroi. Gondemare and Rosal were Cistercian monks who had transferred their allegiance to the new order.
