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William de Warenne, 3rd earl of Surrey was as active in state affairs as his father and Grandfather before him and was as loyal as they were to his King. He supported King Stephen throughout the civil wars between the Barons, and took a prominent part in keeping the Bigod Earl of Norfolk in check, who is featured heavily in my site on Framlingham Castle. He was with Stephen at the Battle of Lincoln in 1141 and after his capture remained loyal to the Queen when Matilda pressed her claim, even following her in pursuit as she retreated from Winchester.
In 1146 he took the cross with Louis VII at Vezelai and travelled with the Army of the 2nd Crusade which set out in 1147. In the march from Laodicea in January 1148 he was helping to guard the rear when they became cut off from the main party by the Turks. He was either killed on the spot or as some believe, he was carted off and placed in captivity where he soon died. His death is dated in the register of Lewis Priory as 13th January 1148. He left no sons, but a daughter, Isabella. - [1]
[1] - http://www.castles-abbeys.co.uk/Castle-Acre-Castle-Priory.html |