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Ranulf de Briquessart Vicomte of the Bessin
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Ranulf de Briquessart, vicomte of the Bessin; the country around Bayeux; was among the young Conqueror's loyal vicomtes; his son became 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.