William Brewer of Tor Brewer in Devon, was a prominent administrator and judge in England during the reigns of kings Richard I, his brother King John, and John's son Henry III. He was a major landholder and the founder of several religious institutions. In 1204, he acquired the feudal barony of Horsley in Derbyshire.

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Occupation: judge, politician
Born: 1145
Died: November 24, 1226

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Beatrice de Vauxspouse Isabel de Briwerechild Grecia de Briwerechild Alice de Briwerechild Margery de Briwerechild William Brewerchild Joan de Brewerchild William Briwerechild Henry de Briwerefather unknown Waltonmother

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Occupation: judge, politician
Born: 1145
Died: November 24, 1226

Family