William FitzGilbert
William FitzGilbert came from the Clare family , and was the younger brother of Richard FitzGilbert de Clare . Under the reign of King Stephen he was made Lord Chancellor and Keeper of the Seals of England .
Individual evidence
- ↑ Frederick Maurice Powicke , Edmund B. Fryde: Handbook of British Chronology (Guides and Handbooks; Vol. 2). 2nd ed. Royal Historical Society, London 1961, p. 82.
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Robert of Ghent |
Lord Chancellor of England 1141–1142 |
William de Vere |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | William FitzGilbert |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | de Clare, William Fitzgilbert |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Lord Chancellor and Keeper of the Seal of England |
| DATE OF BIRTH | before 1141 |
| DATE OF DEATH | after 1142 |