[2] She must have been born in 1148 or before as her father died and her brother inherited his title early in that year.
[3] Her brother was about 18 years old, and Richard inherited the title 'count of Strigoil' Earl of Pembroke.
[4] In 1173 Raymond fitz William wanted to marry her but her brother refused his permission and Raymond fitz William left to live in Wales, but he returned the following year when her brother summoned him.
Her brother gave into popular requests and allowed them to marry and also made Raymond the constable of Leinster.
[2] In 1176 her brother died and Basilia sent a signal to her husband in Munster to warn him that he should return to Dublin.