William of Huntingfield

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William of Huntingfield (c.1165-1220/1) was an English sheriff in Norfolk and Suffolk and landowner, and one the Magna Carta sureties.

He held Dover Castle from 1204[1] and in the First Barons' War, and was an active rebel against John of England.

He married Isabel Fitz Roger, daughter of William Fitz Roger.[2]

He subsequently supported the French invasion of England, and took part in the Fifth Crusade, where he died.[3]

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  1. ^ Huntingfield St Mary's
  2. ^ de Huntingfield
  3. ^ earlyBlazon.com

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