Bretons and the foundation of Richmond Middleham and the Nevilles

I have a particular interest in the way in which Brittany as an entity separate from France has had an influence on history. It is often forgotten that around 1 in 3 of the so called Normans who invaded in 1066 were actually Breton.

I have noticed a particularly detailed article on Alan Rufus, that the forum might find interesting because of his influence on York and the founding of Richmond and Middleham.

I understand that the Nevilles had Breton ancestry.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Rufus

Kind regards
David

Thanks David. I too am interested in the French and Breton history of North Yorks and Northumberland/Durham. I'll have a look. H

On Wednesday, 27 November 2013, 12:01, Durose David <daviddurose2000@...> wrote:
I have a particular interest in the way in which Brittany as an entity separate from France has had an influence on history. It is often forgotten that around 1 in 3 of the so called Normans who invaded in 1066 were actually Breton.

I have noticed a particularly detailed article on Alan Rufus, that the forum might find interesting because of his influence on York and the founding of Richmond and Middleham.

I understand that the Nevilles had Breton ancestry.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Rufus

Kind regards
David