About Mahel de Hereford
Lived 1132 – 1165 (aged 32–33). Mahel de Hereford was a feudatory.
Mahel of Hereford was a holder of the feudal lordships of Brecon and Abergavenny in the Welsh Marches in the mid 12th century.
Lineage
Mahel of Hereford was a younger son of Miles of Gloucester, 1st Earl of Hereford and his wife Sibyl of Neufmarche, daughter of Bernard de Neufmarche, Lord of Brecon.
His brothers were Walter and William of Hereford.
Offices
Mahel held the posts of King's Constable in the region and succeeded to the lordships of Brecon and Abergavenny in 1163. In 1163 or 1164 he attended the Council of Clarendon.
He died about 1164, without issue, and is buried at Llanthony Priory, Monmouthshire.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Mahel de Hereford?
Anglo-Norman noble
When was Mahel de Hereford born?
Mahel de Hereford was born in 1132.
When did Mahel de Hereford die?
Mahel de Hereford died in 1165.
What was Mahel de Hereford's occupation?
Mahel de Hereford was a feudatory.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Mahel de Hereford
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mahel de Hereford. https://biography.guide/mahel-de-hereford/
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