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William Fiennes 1332–1359

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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4 researchers on YourRoots have William Fiennes in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 2 Feb 1332 · , Sussex, , England
Died 30 Nov 1359 · Sussex, England
Father John Sir Fiennes
Mother Maud De Monceaux
Spouse Joan Desay
Children John Fiennes, Margaret Fiennes, Robert Fiennes, Sir William Fiennes 5Th Baron Darce Sheriff Surry Sussex, William Fiennes
Siblings Constable James Defiennes, Joan Fiennes, Robert Defiennes

Researchers connected through William Fiennes 1332–1359

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Biography

In 1332, William Fiennes entered the world in, Sussex, England, born to john sir fiennes and maud de monceaux. William Fiennes married joan desay, and had children including john fiennes, margaret fiennes, robert fiennes, sir william fiennes 5th baron darce sheriff surry sussex, william fiennes. William Fiennes passed away in 1359 in Sussex, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Millennium File

  2. 2
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  3. 3
    Record Web: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index, 1000-Current

Life Timeline

1332
Birth of William Fiennes in, Sussex, England
Birth
1359
Death of William Fiennes in Sussex, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Fiennes

This ancestor line traces from Buckinghamshire, England (1105) to , Sussex, , England (1332) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Fiennes (1332–1359) was born in , Sussex, , England and died in Sussex, England. 4 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have William in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

William Fiennes's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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William Fiennes PTP
1332–1359
, Sussex, , England
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William Fiennes's Descendants

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William Fiennes PTP 1332–1359