Hugh Bigod, 1st Earl of Norfolk (1095–1177) was the second son of Roger Bigod (also known as Roger Bigod) (died 1107), sheriff of Norfolk and royal advisor, and Adeliza, daughter of Robert de Todeni.

The Battle of Lincoln, or the First Battle of Lincoln, occurred on 2 February 1141 in Lincoln, England between King Stephen of England and forces loyal to Empress Matilda. Stephen was captured during the battle, imprisoned, and effectively deposed while Matilda ruled for a short time.

The Second Battle of Lincoln occurred at Lincoln Castle on Saturday 20 May 1217, during the First Barons' War, between the forces of the future Louis VIII of France and those of King Henry III of England. Louis's forces were attacked by a relief force under the command of William Marshal, 1st Earl of Pembroke. Thomas, Count of Perche, commanding the French troops, was killed and Louis was expelled from his base in the southeast of England. The looting that took place afterwards is known as the "Lincoln Fair". The citizens of Lincoln were loyal to Louis so Henry's forces sacked the city.

Ralph De Somery, son and heir, married Ida Longespee. The had no issue. Ralph De Somery died before 1220. His widow, Ida, married (2nd) about Jan. 1220 (as his second wife) William de Beauchamp, Knt., son and heir of Simon de Beauchamp, by his wife Isabel. He was born about 1186. They had three sons, Simon, Knt., William, Knt., and John, and four daughters, Joan (nun) Maud, Beatrice, and Ela. Sir William de Beauchamp died shortly after 28 Dec. 1260. Ida Longespee was living in 1266-7, but died testate before 1269-70.