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William Fiennes 1331–1359

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 2 Feb 1331 · Herstmonceux, Wealden District, East Sussex, England
Died 30 Nov 1359 · Herstmonceux, Wealden District, East Sussex, England
Father John Fiennes
Mother Maud
Spouse Joan Valence
Children William Fiennes

Researchers connected through William Fiennes 1331–1359

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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1331, William Fiennes entered the world in Herstmonceux, Wealden District, East Sussex, England, born to john fiennes and maud. William Fiennes married joan valence, and had children including william fiennes. William Fiennes passed away in 1359 in Herstmonceux, Wealden District, East Sussex, England.

Sources

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    Burial Records UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

Life Timeline

1331
Birth of William Fiennes in Herstmonceux, Wealden District, East Sussex, England
Birth
1359
Death of William Fiennes in Herstmonceux, Wealden District, East Sussex, England
Death

Frequently Asked Questions

William Fiennes (1331–1359) was born in Herstmonceux, Wealden District, East Sussex, England and died in Herstmonceux, Wealden District, East Sussex, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
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William Fiennes's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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William Fiennes PTP
1331–1359
Herstmonceux, Wealden District, East Sussex, England
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William Fiennes's Descendants

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William Fiennes PTP 1331–1359