About Osbern Giffard
Lived 1020 – 1085 (aged 64–65). Osbern Giffard was a feudatory.
Family Giffard was a son of Osborn (or Osberne or Osborne or Osbern) de Bolebec, Lord of Longueville-le-Giffard by either Avelina/Aveline, sister of Gunnor, Duchess of Normandy He secondly married Hawsie. One of Giffard's siblings was Walter Giffard, Lord of Longueville.
Giffard's notable descendants include the sons of Hugh Giffard of Boyton in Wiltshire: Walter Giffard and Godfrey Giffard.
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Who was Osbern Giffard?
Norman landowner
When was Osbern Giffard born?
Osbern Giffard was born in 1020 in Longueville-sur-Scie.
When did Osbern Giffard die?
Osbern Giffard died in 1085 in Brimpsfield.
What was Osbern Giffard's occupation?
Osbern Giffard was a feudatory.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Osbern Giffard. https://biography.guide/osbern-giffard/
MLA: "Osbern Giffard." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/osbern-giffard/.
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