Osborn GIFFARD 
Osborn's father was Lord Walter DE BOLBEC. His paternal grandparents were Lord Osborn Of Longueville DE BOLBEC and Avelina FitzRichard DE CREPON. He had a brother named Walter "The Elder" Of Buckingham. Osborn is no longer alive.General Notes
1053 founded the Abbey of Shrewsbury Regent in France whileWilliam conquered England
Regent in Normandy while William the Conqueror invaded England.Founded thr Abbey Of St. Peter and St. Paul in Shrewsbury
From Saint Germain DE Montgomery, Near Lisieux. Lord of SussexRape of Arundle, with castle there Holdings in 12 counties.
Was responsible to Duke William, later the Conqueror as hischeif architect in the defence of the Middle marches of theborder in his defence against the Welsh. He built many castlesincluding, Montgomery, Shrewsbury, Arundel, Ludlow, Clun,Hopton, And Owestry. Over 90 percent of the Lordships and manorsof Shropshire were held in Chief at the Somesday by thispowerful Roger.
He had a biological son named Helias I.
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