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Modern & Historical Discussions => Royalty & Aristocracy Throughout History => Topic started by: LouisFerdinand on October 15, 2016, 11:44:49 PM

Title: Roland de Velville
Post by: LouisFerdinand on October 15, 2016, 11:44:49 PM
Roland de Velville was a son of King Henry VII of England by a French mistress. Roland was born around 1474. Another spelling of his surname was Vielleville, which indicated that Roland's mother belonged to the de Vielleville family. When Henry VII became King, Roland was knighted. He was Constable of Beaumaris Castle.
Title: Re: Roland de Velville
Post by: LouisFerdinand on December 23, 2017, 10:34:52 PM
The surname can also be spelled as Vielleville, Veleville, or Vieilleville.
Title: Re: Roland de Velville
Post by: LouisFerdinand on May 25, 2020, 06:18:29 AM
Roland de Velville was not given any titles. He was given a pension of 40 marks by King Henry VII.