Marcher lord
1120 CE to 1185 CE
William de Braose, 3rd Lord of Bramber (fl.
1135–1179) is a 12th-century Marcher lord who secures a foundation for the dominant position later held by the Braose family in the Welsh Marches.
In addition to the family's English holdings in Sussex and Devon, William has inherited Radnor and Builth, in Wales, from his father Philip.
By his marriage, he increases the Braose Welsh holdings to include Brecon and Abergavenny.
William remains loyal to King Stephen during the 12th-century period of civil war.
He becomes a trusted royal servant during the subsequent reign of Henry II, accompanying the king on campaigns in France and Ireland.
He serves as sheriff of Herefordshire from 1173 until 1175.
The family's power reaches its peak under his son William during the reigns of King Richard I and King John.
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