“The family took its name from the town of Laigle (Orne) in southern Normandy, some 140 kilometres west of Paris and 56 kilometres south-east of Lisieux.” (Thompson, p. 178).
Events
Date of Birth: unknown.
Place of Birth: unknown.
Date of Death: 17 October 1066.
Place of Death: Hastings (killed in battle).
Thompson (p. 180) cites G.H. White: Engenulf was “the only prominent Norman who lost his life in the battle.”
Relationships
Father: Fulbert of Beina.
This relationship is given by Thompson (p. 179), who notes (p. 178), “His origins have proved impossible to trace.”
Mother: unknown.
Sister: Hiltrude married William Giroie.
This relationship is given by Thompson (p. 183).
Spouse: Richerada.
This relationship is given by Thompson (p. 180).
Children:
Roger (died before 1066).
Richer I de l’Aigle married Judith, daughter of Richard Goz.
Gilbert
Robert
References
Thompson, Kathleen. "The Lords of Laigle: Ambition and Insecurity on the Borders of Normandy" in Anglo-Norman Studies XVIII (1996) pp. 177-199.