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William FitzOsbern, 1st earl of Hereford: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Guillaume d’Obbern • William FitzOsbern, 1st Earl of Hereford, Seigneur de Bréteuil
Died February 20, 1071 • France
Role In Battle of Hastings • Norman Conquest
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