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Gilbert FitzRobert Giffard, le Mareschal (sui uxoris) - Title of Marshal

Started by sarah harris on Friday, August 21, 2020
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sarah harris
8/21/2020 at 11:15 AM

His wife could not be the heiress of the the title Marshal as its a male only role. Originally the title marshal was given to the man who looked after the horses. Later it meant more and then became the surname. Gilbert got the title after himself and his son John fought against the other persons for the right to bear it.

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8/22/2020 at 1:28 AM

Hi Sarah, I would assume that due to her gender the title was intended to be transferred to her husband when she married. And it was with members of her family that they were forced to prove their right to title.
Pam Wilson (on hiatus) C
9/13/2020 at 9:01 PM

Yes, that is what "sui uxoris" means--through the wife's inheritance.

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