Grostete (Robert, bishop of Lincoln), notices of, ii. 217 note f;
iii. [429] [note] k, [464].

Guarnieri (duke), systematic levy of contributions by, i. 471;
success of his operations, ib.

Guelfs and Ghibelins, origin of the rival factions of, i. 382;
their German antecedents, 383 and note;
characteristics of the two parties, 384;
irrationality of the distinctions, 406;
temporary union of the factions, ib.;
expulsion of the Ghibelins from Florence, 407;
revival of their party, 410;
origin of the name Guelfs, ii. 73;
See [Florence], [Genoa].

Gui de Lusignan, cause of his flight from France, i. 36.

Guienne, seized by Philip IV., i. 43;
restored to England, 44;
insurrection of its people against Charles VII., 86 and note;
suspicious death of Charles duke of, 89 and note.

Guiscard (Robert), territorial conquests of, i. 363;
he takes Leo IX. prisoner, ib.;
his English opponents at Constantinople, ii. 307.

Guiscard (Roger), conquers Sicily, i. 363;
declared king by Innocent II., 364;
he shelters Gregory VII., ii. 187;
he subjugates Amalfi, iii. [328];
he introduces silk manufactures at Palermo, [331].

Gunpowder. See [Military Systems].

Hair, length of, a mark of nobility, i. 310;
Childebert's proposal relative to Clodomir's children, 311 note.

Hanse towns, confederacy of the, iii. [325].