Geoffrey de Valognes


Sir Geoffrey de Valognes, also known as Geoffrey de Valoines, lord of the manors of Burton, Sutton, Great Saling, Sline, Farleton and Cantsfield was an Anglo-Norman who served as Sheriff of Lancashire between 1164-1166.

Career

He was a son of Roger de Valognes by his wife Agnes RitzRichard, a daughter of John FitzRichard. In 1163 he married Emma de Bulmer, daughter of Bertram de Bulmer of Brancepeth Castle by his wife Emma Fossard.

Death & succession

He died in 1190 without surviving issue. His heir was identified as his niece Gunnora de Valognes, daughter of his brother Robert de Valognes.

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