Giso 1 (Male) Bishop of Wells, 1060-1088
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Factoid List

Recorded Name (16)

Gisa (2)

S1426

S1427

Gise (1)

S1116

Giso (5)

S1034

S1041

S1043

S1113

GDB 86 (Somerset 1:2)

Gyse (1)

S1112

Gyso (7)

S1030

S1036

Anon.VitaEdwardiRegis I.5

S1114

S1115

S1240

S1241

Office (40)

Bishop (38)

Anon.EpisList4 (bishop of the church of Wells)

ASC (C-F) 1042-1087 D 1060, E 1061

S1030

S1034

S1036

S1041

S1042 (bishop of the people of Wells)

S1043

S1112

S1113

S1114

S1115

S1116

S1240

S1241

S1426

S1427

WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum ii.90.1

GDB 89v (Somerset 6:19) (bishop of Wells (cathedral))

GDB 94v (Somerset 22:20) (bishop of Wells (cathedral))

GDB 89 (Somerset 6:8) (bishop of Wells (cathedral))

GDB 89 (Somerset 6:4) (bishop of Wells (cathedral))

GDB 89v (Somerset 6:13) (bishop of Wells (cathedral))

GDB 89v (Somerset 6:10) (bishop of Wells (cathedral))

GDB 89 (Somerset 6:3) (bishop of Wells (cathedral))

GDB 89 (Somerset 6:5) (bishop of Wells (cathedral))

GDB 89v (Somerset 6:17) (bishop of Wells (cathedral))

GDB 89v (Somerset 6:18) (bishop of Wells (cathedral))

GDB 89v (Somerset 6:16) (bishop of Wells (cathedral))

GDB 86 (Somerset 1:2) (bishop of Wells (cathedral))

GDB 89v (Somerset 6:15) (bishop of Wells (cathedral))

GDB 89 (Somerset 6:7) (bishop of Wells (cathedral))

GDB 89 (Somerset 6:1) (bishop of Wells (cathedral))

GDB 89v (Somerset 6:11) (bishop of Wells (cathedral))

GDB 89 (Somerset 6:6) (bishop of Wells (cathedral))

Priest (2)

ASC (C-F) 1042-1087 D 1060

Anon.VitaEdwardiRegis I.5

Personal Relationship (5)

Giso 1 () of ~ (1)

of Missing Person: Anon.EpisList4

Giso 1 Lord (General relationship) of ~ (3)

of S�wine 4: GDB 94v (Somerset 22:20)

of Giso 2: GDB 89v (Somerset 6:17)

of Giso 2: GDB 89v (Somerset 6:16)

~ Lord (General relationship) of Giso 1 (1)

Edward 15: of Giso 1: GDB 86 (Somerset 1:2)

Possession (17)

Property recorded in Domesday Book: 3 hides, 1 virgate in Ash Priors, Somerset (in 1066): GDB 89v (Somerset 6:19)

Property recorded in Domesday Book: 9 hides, 2 virgates in Bishops Lydeard, Somerset (in 1066): GDB 89 (Somerset 6:8)

Property recorded in Domesday Book: 8 hides in Chard, Somerset (in 1066): GDB 89 (Somerset 6:4)

Property recorded in Domesday Book: 30 hides in Chew Magna, Somerset (in 1066): GDB 89v (Somerset 6:13)

Property recorded in Domesday Book: 7 virgates in Chew Magna, Somerset (in 1066): GDB 89v (Somerset 6:13)

Property recorded in Domesday Book: 2 hides in Chew Magna, Somerset (in 1066): GDB 89v (Somerset 6:13)

Property recorded in Domesday Book: 20 hides in Evercreech, Somerset (in 1066): GDB 89v (Somerset 6:10)

Property recorded in Domesday Book: 20 hides in Kingsbury Episcopi, Somerset (in 1066): GDB 89 (Somerset 6:3)

Property recorded in Domesday Book: 2 hides in Litnes, Somerset (in 1066): GDB 89 (Somerset 6:5)

Property recorded in Domesday Book: 1 virgate in Milverton, Somerset (in 1066): GDB 89v (Somerset 6:18)

Property recorded in Domesday Book: [fiscal data not specified] in Wedmore, Somerset (in 1066): GDB 86 (Somerset 1:2)

Property recorded in Domesday Book: 11 hides in Wedmore, Somerset (in 1066): GDB 89v (Somerset 6:15)

Property recorded in Domesday Book: 14 hides in Wellington, Somerset (in 1066): GDB 89 (Somerset 6:7)

Property recorded in Domesday Book: 50 hides in Wells, Somerset (in 1066): GDB 89 (Somerset 6:1)

Property recorded in Domesday Book: 14 hides in Wells, Somerset (in 1066): GDB 89 (Somerset 6:1)

Property recorded in Domesday Book: 6 hides in Westbury sub Mendip, Somerset (in 1066): GDB 89v (Somerset 6:11)

Property recorded in Domesday Book: 15 hides in Wivelsiscombe, Somerset (in 1066): GDB 89 (Somerset 6:6)

Event (45)

Accusation (2)

Eadgyth 3.requesting Giso 1 for judgement on Wudemann 2: Eadgyth 3 requests from Giso 1 a judgement on Wudemann 2, to whom she entrusted her horses and who has withheld rent for six years.: S1241 (1066 x 1075)

S1241 - writ of Eadgyth 3 in favour of Giso 1: Writ of Queen Eadgyth 3, declaring that she has given to Bishop Giso 1 for his canons at St Andrew's, Wells, the land at Mark, Somerset. She requests a judgement on Wudemann 2, to whom she entrusted her horses and who has withheld rent for six years.: S1241 (1066 x 1075)

Agreement (1)

Bates68 - charter establishing the primacy of Canterbury: In 1072 a meeting was convened at the command of Pope Alexander 1 II and with the agreement of King William 1, to discuss and decide on the primacy of the see of Canterbury over the see of York.: Bates68 (1072)

Appointment/consecration/elevation/ordination of archbishop (1)

Lanfranc 1.consecration: Lanfranc 1 was consecrated on 29 August 1070 by: William 1 of London, Walkelin 1 of Winchester, Remigius 1 of Dorchester, Siweard 13 of Rochester, Herfast 1 of East Anglia, Stigand 5 of Selsey, Herman 2 of Sherborne, Giso 1 of Wells.: Lanfranc, Ep. no. 3 (1070)

Appointment/consecration/elevation/ordination of bishop (4)

Edward 15.appointing Giso 1 bishop of Wells: King Edward 15 granting Bishop Giso 1 the bishopric of Wells and everything lawfully belonging thereto as fully and completely as any of his predecessors. : S1112 (1060)

Giso 1.appointment as bishop of Somerset: Giso 1 was appointed bishop of Somerset.: ASC (C-F) 1042-1087 D 1060 (1060)

S1111 - writ of Edward 15 announcing the appointment of Giso 1 as bishop of Wells: Writ of King Edward 15 declaring that he has granted to his priest Giso 1 the bishopric at Wells and everything pertaining thereto, with sake and with soke, as fully and completely as ever it was held by Bishop Duduc 6 or any bishop before him. : S1111 (1060 x 1061)

S1112 - writ of Edward 15 announcing the appointment of Giso 1 as bishop of Wells: Writ of King Edward 15 declaring that Bishop Giso 1 is to have the bishopric of Wells and everything lawfully belonging thereto as fully and completely as any of his predecessors. : S1112 (1061 x 1065)

Appointment/consecration/elevation/ordination of pope (1)

Giso 1-Walter 2.episcopal ordination: Giso 1 and Walter 2, men most suitably and excellently trained in their office, came to Rome at the king [Edward 15]'s command, so that they might be ordained bishop by the lord pope [Nicholas 2], and their business was successfully completed.: Anon.VitaEdwardiRegis I.5

Assembly (1)

Capture (1)

Gospatric 1.saving Tosti 2 from robbers in Italy: Tosti 2 and his party, joined by Giso 1 and Walter 2, left Rome together and on the same day fell among thieves; and, robbed and plundered, some even to nakedness, they were compelled to turn back again. On that occasion a young man named Gospatric 1, a kinsman of King Edward 15, a knight who accompanied Earl Tosti 2 on his journey, bore himself courageously in his service to his lord. For as he rode clad in garments suited to his rank in the very van of the pilgrims, he was asked by the robbers which of them was Earl Tosti 2. Realizing immediately what was their trade, he said that he was, and signalled as best as he could to the earl to ride away. He was believed because of the luxury of his clothes and his physical appearance, which was indeed distinguished; and so he was taken away, in vain hope indeed, with the rest of the booty. When, however, he thought the earl far enough away to be safe, during his interrogation on various matters he confessed in the end that he was not the man they though they had captured. Although when the robbers first understood the case they put his life in jeopardy, finally, however, some of them treated his behaviour more generously, and not only was he allowed to depart, but, marked with these soldiers' great esteem and praise, and restored to possession of his own things, he was escorted back in peace, followed by the good wishes of all.: Anon.VitaEdwardiRegis I.5

Charter-witnessing (15)

Bates138 - William 1 consents to Leofric 60's grant to Exeter: King William 1 consents to Bishop Leofric 60 of Exeter�s grant to the church of St Peter of Exeter to supplement the canons� food of 7 hides (mansi) in Bampton, Aston and Chimney, all in Oxforshire, and Holcombe, Devon, with fields, woods, meadows, cultivated and uncultivated land, profits and revenues, free of all payments, with the exception of military service and the construction and restoration of bridges and towns.: Bates138

Bates181 - William 1 confirming foundation of London, St Martin-le-Grand: King William 1, at Ingelric 1�s request, confirms the foundation of the collegiate church of St Martin-le-Grand, which Ingelric 1 and his brother Eirard 1 had built and endowed within the walls of the city of London out of their own possession.: Bates181 (1068)

Bates254 - William 1 and Matilda 2 granting to Paris, Saint-Denis: King William 1 and Matilda 2 grant the church of Deerhurst, Gloucs., to the abbey of Saint-Denis, as King Edward 15 had given it to Baldwin 5 a monk of Saint-Denis, before he became abbot of Bury St Edmunds. They also confirm King Edward 15's gift of Taynton, Oxfordshire.: Bates254 (1069)

Bates286 - William 1 restoring land to Wells: King William 1, moved by the prayers of Bishop Giso 1 of Wells, restores 30 hides at Banwell, Avon, to the cathedral church of Wells, which Giso 1�s predecessor, Duduc 6, had given to the church, and which King Harold 3 had taken away. These are given with everything belonging to them.: Bates286 (1068)

Bates290 - William 1 confirming lands of Westminster, St Peter's: King William 1 confirms lands of the monks of St Peter's, Westminster, and concludes agreements with them concerning Windsor and the royal regalia.: Bates290 (1067)

S1030 - Edward 15 confirming lands of Ramsey 1: King Edward 15 to Ramsey 1 Abbey; confirmation of privileges and of land.: S1030 (1062)

S1034 - Edward 15 granting land to Wulfwald 1: King Edward 15 to Wulfwald 1, abbot; grant of land at Ashwick, Somerset.: S1034 (1061)

S1036 - Edward 15 confirming lands of Waltham 1: King Edward 15 to Waltham 1 Abbey; grant of privileges and confirmation of land at Waltham, Northland in Waltham, Paslow in High Ongar, South Weald, Upminster, Walhfare (? Walter Hall) in Boreham, Debden and Alderton in Loughton, Woodford, Essex; Lambeth, Surrey; Nazeing, Essex; Brickendon, Herts.; Millow, Arlesey, Beds.; Wormley, Herts.; Netteswell, Essex; Hitchin, Herts.; Luckington (or Loughton), Essex; and White Waltham, Berks..: S1036 (1062)

S1041 - Edward 15 granting and confirming privileges of Westminster 1: King Edward 15 to Westminster 1 Abbey, Third Charter; grant and confirmation of privileges.: S1041 (1065)

S1042 - Edward 15 confirming lands of Wells: King Edward 15 to the bishopric of Wells; general confirmation of lands.: S1042 (1065)

S1043 - Edward 15 confirming privileges and lands of Westminster 1: King Edward 15 to Westminster 1 Abbey, First Charter; confirmation of privileges and of lands.: S1043 (1066)

S1237 - witnessing �lfgar 46 granting land to Rheims, St Remigius: �lfgar 46, quondam comes, to the church of St Remigius, Rheims; grant of land at Lapley, Staffs..: S1237 (1061)

S1426 - �lfwig 23 leasing land to Stigand 1: �lfwig 23, abbot, and the community at Bath, to Stigand 1, archbishop; lease, for life, of 30 hides at Tidenham, Gloucs., in return for 10 marks of gold and 20 pounds of silver, with reversion to the abbey. The lessee is to pay an annual render of one mark of gold, 6 porpoises and thirty thousand herring. : S1426 (1061 x 1065)

Witnessing record of the dues pertaining to Taunton: Record of the dues pertaining to Taunton. : TRW Non-royal charters/Wells1 (1066 x 1087)

Church/monastery/minster foundation/dedication/restoration (1)

Confirmation of land/privileges (8)

S1030 - Edward 15 confirming lands of Ramsey 1: King Edward 15 to Ramsey 1 Abbey; confirmation of privileges and of land.: S1030 (1062)

S1041 - Edward 15 granting and confirming privileges of Westminster 1: King Edward 15 to Westminster 1 Abbey, Third Charter; grant and confirmation of privileges.: S1041 (1065)

S1042 - Edward 15 confirming lands for Wells: King Edward 15 to the bishopric of Wells; general confirmation of lands, comprising (a) 50 hides at Wells (formerly Tidingtun), with appurtenances at Polsham, Wookey, Henton, Yarley, Bleadney, Easton, Westbury, Wookey Hole, Ebbor, Burcott, (Upper and Lower) Milton, Pen Hill, East and West Horrington, Whitchurch, Dinder, Dulcote, Wellesley, Worminster, Chilcote, Binegar, Wanstrow, Litton; (b) 50 hides at Chew, with appurtenances at Littleton, H�sele (Hazel Farm near Upper Littleton in Dundry), Dundry, (Bishops) Sutton, Sutton (Wick), Sutton (Court); (c) 20 hides at Evercreech, with Prestleigh, Chesterblade and (Stony) Stratton; (d) 38 hides at Kingsbury, with appurtenances at Lambrook, Readewelle, �t tham Beorge, Littleney (lost) in Huish, Huish Episcopi, Combe St Nicholas, Pibsbury, Chard, and other frusa Cerdren (? South Chard), Crimchard, Langham in Chard, Winsham, Congresbury and Banwell; (e) 15 hides at Wellington, with appurtenances at (West) Buckland, Ham, Huntanapoth, Harpford, Pinksmoor in Wellington Without and Chelston; (f) 15 hides at Wiveliscombe, with appurtenances at Nunnington, Upcott, Whitefield, Withycombe, Oakhampton, Langley, Ford, Pitsford, Fitzhead, the other Fifhyda, Dean, Sl�p and Hwrentimor; (g) 15 hides at (Bishops) Lydeard, with appurtenances at (East) Combe, Padnoller (in Charlynch), Wuduland, Ash (Priors), Bagborough, Anacota and Hylle (? Lydeard Hill); (h) 4 hides at Wedmore, with appurtenances at Tarnock in Biddisham, Heawycan and Mark; all in Somerset. The diploma was written by Giso 1, bishop of Wells. : S1042 (1065)

S1042 - Edward 15 confirming lands of Wells: King Edward 15 to the bishopric of Wells; general confirmation of lands.: S1042 (1065)

S1043 - Edward 15 confirming privileges and lands of Westminster 1: King Edward 15 to Westminster 1 Abbey, First Charter; confirmation of privileges and of lands.: S1043 (1066)

Council-meeting, ecclesiastical (3)

Bates303 - writ of William 1 in favour of Westminster, St Peter's: Writ from a synod at Westminster at which King William 1 ordered that the bishop of London should not oppress the monks of Westminster.: Bates303 (1075)

Lanfranc 1.council of London: In 1075 there was assembled in London in the church of the apostle St Paul a council of the entire district of England, composed of bishops, abbots, and many persons in religious orders. It was ordered and presided over by Lanfranc 1, archbishop of the holy church of Canterbury and primate of the whole island of Britain; and there sat with him venerable persons: Thomas 2 archbishop of York, William 2 bishop of London, Walkelin 1 of Winchester, Herman 2 of Sherborne, Wulfstan 55 of Worcester, Walter 2 of Hereford, Giso 1 of Wells, Remigius 1 of Dorchester or Lincoln, Herfast 1 of Elmham or Norwich, Stigand 5 of Selsey, Osbern 8 of Exeter, and Peter 10 of Lichfield.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum i.42.7(1-2) (1075)

Lanfranc 1.summoning the council of London: In 1075 there was a council at London summoned and presided over by Lanfranc 1.: Lanfranc, Ep. no. 11 (1075)

Death/dying (1)

Dunna 2.leasing land from Giso and Taunton: 'On the day King Edward 15 died, Dunna 2 was the bishop�s man at Oake, Tolland, the two Cheddons, and he gave as dues 5 measures of church dues and hearth pence and hundred pence.': TRW Non-royal charters/Wells1 (1066)

Deposition of bishop (1)

Ealdred 37.journey to Rome: Making use of his money and the innocent nature of King Edward 15, Ealdred 37 took on the archbishopric of York without giving up Worcester. After arranging matters with the King, he proceeded to Rome with Giso 1 of Wells and Walter 2 of Hereford, together with Tosti 2, earl of the Northumbrians. Pope Nicholas 2 gave the earl a gracious welcome, and made him sit at his side at a synod he had convoked against simony. Ealdred 37 was found guilty of simony and stripped of his honours. On their way back the English party was attacked by robbers, lost all their property and fled to Rome. Tosti 2 urged Nicholas 2 either to use his authority and return their property, or to restore pallium to Ealdred 37. The pope did the latter but he laid down that Worcester should have its own bishop.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum iii.115.13-17

Flight (1)

Freeing captives (1)

Grant and Gift (14)

Bates 11 - writ of William 1 in favour of Bath: King William 1 and Earl William 3 inform Bishop Giso 1 (of Wells), Eadnoth 17 the staller, Tofig 2 the sheriff, and all William 1�s thegns in Somerset that he has granted the land of Charlcombe, Somerset, to Abbot Wulfwald 1 and to the abbey of St Peter�s, Bath, as fully and freely as it ever was held.: Bates11 (1066 x 1068)

Bates160 - writ of William 1 in favour of Jumi�ges: King William 1 notifies Osmund 23, bishop of Salisbury, Giso 1, bishop of Wells, Edward 26 the sheriff, William 24 Huse and Walter 9 Huse and all his French and English thegns that he has granted to the abbey of Jumi�ges the churches of Winterbourne Stoke, Wilts., and Chewton Mendip, Somerset, with all customs, as they were held by Odo 5 the chaplain and by his predecessor [Anonymous 10096] in King Edward 15�s time.: Bates160 (1078 x 1083)

Bates287 - writ of William 1 in favour of Wells: King William 1 notifies Abbot �thelnoth 46, Tofig 2 the sheriff and all his barons of Somerset that, at the prayer of Bishop of Giso 1, he has granted the vill of Winsham, Somerset, to the church of Wells for the support of the canons.: Bates287 (1066 x 1081)

Eadgyth 3.granting land to Giso 1: Queen Eadgyth 3 to Bishop Giso 1; grant of Milverton, Somerset.: S1240 (1061 x 1066)

Edward 15.granting land to Giso 1 and Wells: King Edward 15 granting to Bishop Giso 1 for the maintenance of his canons at St Andrew's, Wells, land at Wedmore, Somerset.: S1115 (1061 x 1065)

S1034 - Edward 15 granting land to Wulfwald 1: King Edward 15 to Wulfwald 1, abbot; grant of land at Ashwick, Somerset.: S1034 (1061)

S1115 - writ of Edward 15 in favour of Giso 1 and Wells: Writ of King Edward 15 declaring that he has given to Bishop Giso 1 for the maintenance of his canons at St Andrew's, Wells, land at Wedmore, Somerset, and the bishop is to draw up a privilegium concerning this. : S1115 (1061 x 1065)

S1237 - witnessing �lfgar 46 granting land to Rheims, St Remigius: �lfgar 46, quondam comes, to the church of St Remigius, Rheims; grant of land at Lapley, Staffs..: S1237 (1061)

S1240 - writ of Eadgyth 3 in favour of Giso 1: Writ of Queen Eadgyth 3 declaring that Bishop Giso 1 is to have the land at Milverton, Somerset, as fully and completely as she herself possessed it.: S1240 (1061 x 1066)

S1427 - writ of Wulfwald 1 in favour of Bath: Writ of Abbot Wulfwald 1 announcing that he has given to St Peter's minster at Bath land at Evesty (lost, cf. S 692) and Ashwick, Somerset. : S1427 (1061 x 1082)

Horse-using/giving/acquisition/riding (2)

Interrogation (1)

Journey (2)

Lease (2)

Message-sending (1)

Lanfranc 1.consecration: In 1070, on 29 August Lanfranc 1 was consecrated in the metropolitan see by the suffragans of that see, William 2 of London, Walkelin 1 of Winchester, Remigius 1 of Dorchester or Lincoln, Siweard 13 of Rochester, Herfast 1 of Elmham or Thetford, Herman 2 of Sherborne, and Giso 1 of Wells. The others who did not attend sent apologies both by envoy and in writing. : WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum i.25.1 (1070)

Ordering (1)

Pallium-despatch/receipt/request (1)

Papal advice/audience/decision/privilege (1)

Patronage (1)

Bates305 - writ of William 1 in favour of Westminster, St Peter's: King William 1 notifies all his archbishops, bishops, abbots, earls, sheriffs, and all his barons and officers, both French and English, throughout England in all the shires in which Westminster has lands and men that he has taken the abbey under his protection.: Bates305 (1076)

Pilgrimage (1)

Plundering (1)

Property-exchanging (1)

Alfred 59.selling land to Giso 1: Alfred 59 sold Litton, Somerset, to Bishop Giso 1.: S1116 (1061 x 1065)

Property-giving/selling (2)

Alfred 59.selling land to Giso 1: Alfred 59 sold Litton, Somerset, to Bishop Giso 1.: S1116 (1061 x 1065)

S1116 - writ of Edward 15 in favour of Giso 1: Writ of King Edward 15 declaring that Alfred 59 has sold to Bishop Giso 1 his land at Litton, Somerset.: S1116 (1061 x 1065)

Request (1)

Restoration of land/property (2)

Restoration to bishopric (1)

Service (1)

Theft/attempted theft (2)

Writ-issuing/sending (14)

S1113 - writ of Edward 15 in favour of Giso 1: Writ of King Edward 15 declaring that Bishop Giso 1 is to discharge the obligations on his land at Chew, Somerset, now at the same rate as his predecessor had done.: S1113 (1061 x 1066)

S1114 - writ of Edward 15 in favour of Giso 1: Writ of King Edward 15 declaring that Bishop Giso 1 is to discharge the obligations on his land now at the same rate as his predecessor had done. : S1114 (1060 x 1066)

S1116 - writ of Edward 15 in favour of Giso 1: Writ of King Edward 15 declaring that Alfred 59 has sold to Bishop Giso 1 his land at Litton, Somerset.: S1116 (1061 x 1065)

Factoids linked indirectly to Giso 1 (2)

Status (2)

Man of Giso 1 (2)

Dunna 2: TRW Non-royal charters/Wells1

Ealdred 55: TRW Non-royal charters/Wells1

Giso 1 (Male) Bishop of Wells, 1060-1088 m/l xi

Factoid List

Giso 1 (Male) Bishop of Wells, 1060-1088
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