1208 Giles, along with other bishops, left England in 1208 when the Pope's interdict came into force.
1213 Giles and Reginald turned to open war with King John and took the de Braose Lordships in Wales which John had confiscated on the death of their father in 1211.
1214 Giles returned to England with Archbishop Langton and the situation in Wales was ratified by John (on payment of a fine in Oct 1215).
Giles became the Lord of Brecon etc. He built the tower of Brecon Cathedral and is depicted in a window in the North aisle. Giles may also have built the tower of Hereford Cathedral. His effigy on the North side of the chancel holds a tower. (In 1202 Hugh de Braose became Dean of Hereford Cathedral but his family relationship has not yet been found)
SOURCE Braose Family Website
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