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Ranulf de Briquessart Vicomte of the Bessin
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Ranulf de Briquessart was Vicomte of the Bessin in Normandy and the father of the third Earl of Chester.
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✓ DOCUMENTED (web-confirmed 25 Jul 2026): RANULF DE BRIQUESSART, VICOMTE OF THE BESSIN (the country around BAYEUX) (fl. c.1070); m. Margaret (Maud) le Goz of Avranches. Son of Anschitil de Bayeux (the vicomtes of the Bessin above him note-only). Father of Ranulf le Meschin (our line). Direct ancestor - a Norman vicomtal house. Added 25 Jul 2026.