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Ranulf de Gernon 4th Earl of Chester
d. 1153
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1153
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Ranulf de Gernon, fourth Earl of Chester, was one of the most powerful and least reliable magnates of the Anarchy, changing sides repeatedly. It was he who captured King Stephen at the battle of Lincoln in 1141.
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✓ DOCUMENTED (web-confirmed 25 Jul 2026): RANULF DE GERNON, 4TH EARL OF CHESTER (c.1100-1153), a leading and turbulent magnate of the Anarchy who captured King Stephen at the Battle of Lincoln 1141. Son of Ranulf le Meschin (our line - so brother of Adeliz of Chester); m. Maud of Gloucester. Father of Hugh de Kevelioc, 5th Earl (our line). *** THIS CLOSES A CHESTER LOOP: it links the tree's existing Hugh de Kevelioc (I99851) up to Ranulf le Meschin, joining Adeliz's line. Direct ancestor. Added 25 Jul 2026.