Earl of Cornwall - Earls of Cornwall, 1st Creation (1068)

Earls of Cornwall, 1st Creation (1068)

  • Brian of Brittany (ca. 1040-1084 or 85), resigned ca. 1072
  • Robert, Comte de Mortain (ca. 1038–1095)
  • William Fitz-Robert, 3rd Earl of Cornwall (1084–1140), peerage forfeit 1106

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