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From: Delbert W Argyle <>
Subject: Re: Discovering The Identity of William Longespee's Mother
Date: Mon, 02 Mar 1998 17:48:16 -0700


D. Spencer Hines wrote:
>
(snip)
> Do we have a solid marriage date for William and Ela and the date of birth
> of their first-born child?
>
> D. Spencer Hines
Dear Spencer,
Ela was more likely born in 1187: NCP XI 382.
Ela and William md. 1196: NCP XI 379.
William died 7 March 1225/6: NCP XI 381.
1st son and heir was under 21 at father's death: NCP XI 382.
He was scheduled to be knighted at Easter in 1230: ibid.
Therefore, the heir was probably born c. 1209.
DWA

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