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Miles Crispin

1046 – 1107

Norman landowner

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About Miles Crispin

Lived 1046 – 1107 (aged 60–61). Miles Crispin was an English and British feudatory.

Miles Crispin (died 1107), also known as Miles or Milo of Wallingford, was a wealthy Norman landowner, particularly associated with Wallingford Castle in Berkshire. The Domesday Book records Miles as a major landowner with holdings in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey, Wiltshire and two other neighbouring counties as well as being Tenant-in-chief in a lengthy list of places.

Miles is believed to be a member of the Crispin family of Neaufles in Normandy: suggestions include son of William Crispin, baron of Neaufles (Neaufles-Saint-Martin or Neaufles-Auvergny), part of William the Conqueror's invading force, and a relation of Gilbert Crispin, abbot of Westminster, but this is uncertain.

Miles married Matilda, daughter of Robert D'Oyly, in 1084. While D'Oyly is generally credited with building Wallingford Castle, it has also been suggested that Miles Crispin was its first castellan of Wallingford, and owner of the lands of Wigod. Matilda later married Brien FitzCount.

During the Rebellion of 1088, Miles Crispin was a supporter of William II, and was in the army that later arrested William de Saint-Calais.

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Important facts

Born
1046
Birth century
Died
1107
Occupation
Also known as
Miles Crespin

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Miles Crispin?

Norman landowner

When was Miles Crispin born?

Miles Crispin was born in 1046.

When did Miles Crispin die?

Miles Crispin died in 1107.

What was Miles Crispin's occupation?

Miles Crispin was a feudatory.

What nationality was Miles Crispin?

Miles Crispin was English and British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Miles Crispin

· Wikidata: Q16198031

· DBpedia: Miles Crispin

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