William de Ferrers, 3rd Earl of Derby
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William de Ferrers, 3rd Earl of Derby (also spelled "de Ferrer"), the son of Robert de Ferrers, 2nd Earl of Derby, succeeded his father as Earl of Derby in 1162. He was married to Sybil de Braose.
William de Ferrers was one of the earls who joined the rebellion against King Henry II of England led by Henry's eldest son, Henry the Younger, in 1173. William had a grudge against Henry because he believed he should have inherited the lands of Peverel of the Peak through his mother. However when William Peverel fled the country in 1155, King Henry had confiscated these lands.
William was taken prisoner by King Henry and held at Caen. He later joined the Third Crusade and died at the Siege of Acre in 1190.
[edit] References
Warren, W.L. 1973. Henry II. Eyre Methuen. ISBN 0-413-25580-8
| Peerage of England | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Robert de Ferrers |
Earl of Derby 1162–1190 |
Succeeded by William de Ferrers |
