William and Peter returned to Normandy in late 1192. France Peter served King Richard throughout his wars against Philip II of France, 1194–1199. During the last years of Angevin rule in Normandy 1202–1204, John of England made both Peter and William important territorial military governors in Normandy. Peter was made Governor of the Channel Islands, King John granting total lordship of the islands to Peter by 1203. and William was made bailiff of the Oximin. By December 1203, King John left an already invaded Normandy, never to return. John of Preaux sided at this point with Philip of France. King John had left the defense of the capital with Peter as commander. His force included Henri d'Estouteville, Robert d'Esneval, Richard de Villequier, Thomas de Pavilly, Peter de Hotot and many knights of Robert, count of Alençon who did not follow their lord into his treason against King John. By spring of 1204, Rouen was surrounded by the forces of the King of France. Normandy had been lost. Peter, in agreement with the leading men of the city, surrendered to Philip of France. Peter then took ship to England where he was well received by King John as he brought the Channel Islands, of which he was the Governor, under the control of the English Crown. Family Peter was granted some of the lands of his brother John as Terra Normanorum. In addition, Peter married in 1201 Mary de Vernon, daughter of William de Vernon, 5th Earl of Devon and the Isle of Wight. Peter retired to a quiet life on his new English estates. It is believed that he died sometime in the year 1212. See also List of Governors of Guernsey Governors or "Captains" of Jersey References 12th-century births 1212 deaths Norman warriors Preux, Peter de Christians of the Third Crusade Preux, Peter de