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William de Brit

1201 – 1247

Sheriff of Connacht

Sheriff

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About William de Brit

Lived 1201 – 1247 (aged 45–46). William de Brit was a sheriff.

William de Brit, also known as William de Brett, was an Anglo-Norman Knight and Sheriff of Connacht until his death at the Battle of Ballyshannon in 1247.

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Important facts

Born

1201

Birth century

13th century

Died

1247

Occupation

Sheriff

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped William de Brit's

Frequently asked questions

Who was William de Brit?

Sheriff of Connacht

When was William de Brit born?

William de Brit was born in 1201.

When did William de Brit die?

William de Brit died in 1247.

What was William de Brit's occupation?

William de Brit was a sheriff.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William de Brit

· Wikidata: Q8020772

· DBpedia: William de Brit

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William de Brit. https://biography.guide/william-de-brit/

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