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Alan Rufus

c. 1040–1093 · 11th century · Also known as Alan the Red

Alan Rufus (Alan the Red) was a Breton nobleman, a kinsman of the dukes of Brittany, who served William the Conqueror and was rewarded with vast estates in England. As lord of the Honour of Richmond in Yorkshire he built Richmond Castle and became one of the richest men in the kingdom, remaining a loyal supporter of William I and William II until his death in 1093.

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APA: The Epoch Institute. (2026). Alan Rufus. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/alan-rufus
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