Osbert de Longchamp
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Osbert de Longchamp or Osbert de Longo Campo (born c.1155–before 1208) was an Anglo-Norman administrator.

He was born in Wilton Castle, near Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, the son of Hugh de Longchamp. One of his brothers, William
William Longchamp
William Longchamp , sometimes known as William de Longchamp or William de Longchamps, was a medieval Lord Chancellor, Chief Justiciar, and Bishop of Ely in England. Born to a humble family in Normandy, he owed his advancement to royal favour. Although contemporary writers accused Longchamp's father...

, was to become Chancellor of England and Bishop of Ely and another brother, Henry
Henry de Longchamp
Henry de Longchamp or Henry de Longo Campo was an Anglo-Norman administrator.He was born in Wilton Castle, near Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, the son of Hugh de Longchamp...

, Sheriff of Herefordshire
High Sheriff of Herefordshire
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 and Worcestershire
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 .

Osbert was appointed High Sheriff of Yorkshire
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 for 1190 by his powerful brother William in place of the troublesome John Marshall and Sheriff of Westmorland
High Sheriff of Westmorland
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 at the same time. In 1193 he was appointed Sheriff of Norfolk
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until 1195. William de Longchamp later lost power and Osbert and Henry their shrievalties.

He died before 1208. He had married Aveline, daughter of William de Allington.
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