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William de Braose, English son of Reginald de Braose (born 1197)

On May 2, in the year 1230, William de Braose, English son of Reginald de Braose (born 1197). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of May 2, one of 377 recorded events on this date across all of history.

1 notable person is associated with this event, including William de Braose (died 1230). Learn more below.

William de Braose was the son of Reginald de Braose by his first wife, Grecia Briwere. He was an ill-fated member of the House of Braose, a powerful and long-lived dynasty of Marcher Lords.

Key Facts

  • This event took place on May 2, 1230 (AD era).
  • It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
  • Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
  • 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
  • Wikipedia source last updated on 12 April 2026.

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Notable Deaths 2015 May 2 Michael Blake, American author and screenwriter (born 1945)
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Notable Deaths 2013 May 2 Ernie Field, English boxer (born 1943)
Notable Deaths 2013 May 2 Jeff Hanneman, American guitarist and songwriter (born 1964)
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Notable Deaths 2013 May 2 Dvora Omer, Israeli author and educator (born 1932)
Notable Deaths 2013 May 2 Ivan Turina, Croatian footballer (born 1980)
Notable Deaths 2013 May 2 Charles Banks Wilson, American painter and illustrator (born 1918)
Historical Events 2012 May 2 A pastel version of The Scream, by Norwegian painter Edvard Munch, sells for $120 million in a New York City auction, se
Notable Deaths 2012 May 2 Fernando Lopes, Portuguese director and screenwriter (born 1935)
Notable Deaths 2012 May 2 Zenaida Manfugás, Cuban-born American-naturalized pianist (born 1932)
Notable Deaths 2012 May 2 Tufan Miñnullin, Russian playwright and politician (born 1936)
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Notable Deaths 2012 May 2 Akira Tonomura, Japanese physicist, author, and academic (born 1942)
Notable Deaths 2012 May 2 Lourdes Valera, Venezuelan actress (born 1963)
Historical Events 2011 May 2 Osama bin Laden, the mastermind behind the September 11 attacks and the FBI's most wanted fugitive, is killed by the Uni
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Notable Deaths 2010 May 2 Lynn Redgrave, English-American actress and singer (born 1943)
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