William Fitzstephen

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William Fitzstephen (died 1190) was a servant of Thomas a Becket, witnessed his murder, and wrote his biography. William Fitzstephen also wrote an interesting account of London in the 12th century, which was included in the biography as a preface. He was made Sheriff of Gloucester by Henry the second, King of England.

This article incorporates public domain text from: Cousin, John William (1910). A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature. London, J.M. Dent & sons; New York, E.P. Dutton.