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William d'Aubigny 2nd Earl of Arundel
d. 1193
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Died
24 Dec 1193
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The second Earl was a favourite of King John's father and held Arundel through the turbulence of the succession.
Research notes
✓ WILLIAM D'AUBIGNY, 2nd Earl of ARUNDEL/Sussex (d. 24 Dec 1193, bur. Wymondham); restored to the Castle and Honour by Richard I in 1189; Custos of Windsor 1191; m. Maud, widow of Roger de Clare Earl of Hertford; father of the 3rd Earl (our line). Source: Cokayne, Complete Peerage (1st edn), 'Arundel' pp.138-153, photographed and read 6 Aug 2026; contested rungs note-only, not hardened.