Henry de Say
Norman noble
About Henry de Say
Lived 1001 – 1101 (aged 99–100).
Henry de Say was a Norman nobleman who lived in Clun in Shropshire, along the medieval Welsh Marches.
Henry de Say Henry de Say inherited the important fortification Clun Castle from his father, Robert de Say (also called Picot de Say), in 1098. Henry died some time after 1130. His son was Helias de Say.
Helias de Say Helias de Say (died 1165), also called "Hellias", was a Norman nobleman who lived in Clun, Shropshire, along the medieval Welsh Marches. He is believed to have inherited Clun Castle from his father, Henry de Say, in the reign of Henry I. Helias held the key fortification of Clun Castle during the years of the Anarchy. He was an important early benefactor of Haughmond Abbey. Upon his death, his only surviving child and heiress was Isabella de Say.
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Who was Henry de Say?
Norman noble
When was Henry de Say born?
Henry de Say was born in 1001.
When did Henry de Say die?
Henry de Say died in 1101.
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