King William 1, at the request of Abbot Bendedict of Selby, has agreed to the foundation of the abbey of Selby and has granted it lands from his own estates.
Year
1070 x 1083
Primary Source Info
Persons associated with this Event:
Agent:
William 1
(the Bastard or the Conqueror, king of England, 1066-1087)
Recipient:
Benedict 11
(Abbot of Selby, fl. 1070x1083)