Isabella de Lupus d'Avranches

     Isabella de Lupus was born circa 1062 in Avesnes, Hainaut, Flanders, France. She was the daughter of Richard de Goz d'Avranches and Emma de Conteville. Isabella de Lupus married Gilbert de Corbeil circa 1076 in England. Glbert's marriage to Isabella was not approved of by her family, which means that in all likelyhood, he abducted her in the fashion or custom of the North. Thus, a rare marriage of love and not arranged or as a matter of convenience. Apparently, the couple returned to Bernicia, as their son, Robert, is shown in records as having grown up in Northumberland.