Turof, of Pontaudemar
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
1. Turof, of Pontaudemar (son of Torfus and Brigenberg, Ermengarda de). Other Events and Attributes:
- Occupation: Seigneur
Notes:
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Turof, son of Torf, inherited from his mother the Pont Audemar estate on
the banks of the Risele ten miles from the Seine. There is some doubt as
to the identity of his wife {-see "Falaise Roll," p. 14}.of married de Crepon, Eva on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:- Vielles, Humphrey (Seigneur) de was buried in Preaux Abbey.
- Pontaudemer, Josceline
2. Torfus (son of Dane, Bernard The and Burgundy, Sphreta de). Notes:
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Torf gave his name to the town of Tourville and added Torcy, Torny and
Pontatou to his paternal inheritance. His wife was heiress of Pont
Audemar. {See "Falaise Roll" (Baltimore: Gen. Pub. Co., 1994), p. 14.}married Brigenberg, Ermengarda de in 955. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Brigenberg, Ermengarda de (daughter of Brequebed, Launcelot de). Children:
Generation: 3
4. Dane, Bernard The Notes:
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Bernard was born in middle of 9th and died in 2nd quarter of tenth century;
descended from a King of Denmark and perhaps closely related to Rollo;
second in command to Rollo during invasion of France and received as his
share the Lordship of Harcourt and the present Departments of Mayenne, Orne
and Sarthe; after Rollo's death Bernard became Regent and chief councillor
of Rollo's son William "Longsword" (q.v.) and subsequent guardian of his
grandson during his minority. {ref.: "The Beaumonts in History, A.D.
850-1850, "Edward T. Beaumont, Oxford, England, 1929, typescript at the
Bodleian Library, Oxford, used 6/87 by AEM}Bernard married Burgundy, Sphreta de in 912. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Burgundy, Sphreta de Notes:
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Sphreta was a lady of the royal house of Burgundy and sister of Rollo's
wife. {see reference under ID2888}Children:
- 2. Torfus
6. Brequebed, Launcelot de Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: 2892
Notes:
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Launcelot is "de Brequebed of Pont Audemar."Children: