Foliot strongly supported his uncle 's candidacy for Lincoln , writing to Pope Eugene III to encourage papal approval of the election .
Correspondence between Chesney and his nephew Gilbert Foliot suggests their relationship was quite close .
Gilbert Foliot strongly supported Chesney 's uncle 's candidacy for Lincoln , writing to Pope Eugene III to encourage papal approval of the election .
Correspondence between Chesney and his nephew Gilbert Foliot suggests their relationship was quite close .