Bertha of Hereford | |
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'Lady of Brecknock Lady of Abergavenny Lady of Hay Lady of Bramber' | |
Born | c. 1130 England |
Died | unknown |
Noble family | de Pitres |
Spouse(s) | William de Braose, 3rd Lord of Bramber |
Issue | William de Braose, 4th Lord of Bramber Roger de Braose Bertha de Braose Sibyl de Braose Maud de Braose |
Father | Miles de Gloucester, 1st Earl of Hereford |
Mother | Sibyl de Neufmarché |
Bertha of Hereford, also known as Bertha de Pitres (born c. 1130), was the daughter of Miles de Gloucester, 1st Earl of Hereford, and a wealthy heiress, Sibyl de Neufmarché.[1] She was the wife of William de Braose, 3rd Lord of Bramber[2] to whom she brought many castles and Lordships, such as Brecknock (including Hay Castle), and Abergavenny.