Ralph de Gael

Ralph de Gael
The Siege of Norwich Castle
Earl of East Anglia, Lord of Gaël and Montfort (Seigneur de Gaël et Montfort)
Personal details
Bornc. 1042
Died1100
NationalityEnglish and Breton
Spouse(s)Emma FitzOsborn, Countess of Norfolk
Children
  • William (Guillame) de Gael
  • Alain de Gael
  • Raoul II de Gael

Ralph de Gaël (otherwise Ralph de Guader, Ralph Wader or Radulf Waders or Ralf Waiet[1] or Rodulfo de Waiet;[2] before 1042 – 1100) was the Earl of East Anglia (Norfolk and Suffolk) and Lord of Gaël and Montfort (Seigneur de Gaël et Montfort). He was the leading figure in the Revolt of the Earls,[3] the last serious revolt against William the Conqueror.

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