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411:, with the assistance of a number of Welsh princes (who had lately been allies of the Anglo-Saxon kings). In 1069 the revolt was crushed, and it is likely FitzOsbern played a major part in this, although the details are not certain. During this time FitzOsbern and his followers pushed on westwards into
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After
William became King of England, FitzOsbern was made an earl, with major land holdings in Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Oxfordshire, and the Isle of Wight, and smaller areas under his authority in Berkshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, and Worcestershire. In the summer of 1067 King William returned to
515:. Looking for help, she offered herself in marriage to FitzOsbern. He could not resist the chance to become also Count of this rich principality close to Normandy, and hurried there with his army. However, he was defeated by the Count of Flanders and killed in the
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and FitzOsbern in charge of
England during his absence. The king was back in England in 1068 and FitzOsbern accompanied him in the subjugation of south-west England. He attended the King's
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questions whether he was earl of
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Bauduin (2004). "Autour de la dos d'Adelize de Tosny : mariage et contrôle du territoire en Normandie (xie-xiie siècles)".
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Palatine Earldom of William fitz Osbern in Gloucestershire and Worcestershire (1066–1071)".
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He was one of the earliest and most vigorous advocates of the invasion of
England, and tradition holds that, at the
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