iving mainly on his French lands in
Normandy whilst his brother Wizo cared for the lands at Fairlight
in Sussex. As a result of his feudal duties, he accompanied the
French King Philip August on his conquest of Normandy, placed
thus in a bad position, in reprisal the English King confiscated
his English lands and arrested him on reconquering Normandy. Jean
was held prisoner at Corfe Castle in Dorset for many years. The
Barons revolt allowed the St. Leger family to offer ransom/release
aided by the Master Templar Roger St. Leger on 30 Aug 1216. Lord
of Fairlight. [THELMA.GED]
Back