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Hugh de Lacy
(Bef 1135 - 25 Jul 1186)
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Hugh de Lacy, Lord of Meath
Hugh de Lacy, Lord of Meath, 4th Baron Lacy, (before 1135 – 25 July 1186, Durrow, Leinster) was an Anglo-Norman magnate. He had substantial land holdings in Herefordshire and Shropshire, England. Following his participation in the Norman Invasion of Ireland, he was granted the lands of the Kingdom of Meath by the Anglo-Norman King Henry II of England in 1172. The Lordship of Meath was the most extensive liberty in Ireland.
Contents
1 Early life
2 Career in Ireland
3 Lordship of Meath
4 Death, aftermath and legacy
5 Ancestry
6 Marriage and Issue
7 References
8 External links
Early life
Hugh de Lacy was the son of Gilbert de Lacy (died after 1163) of Ewyas Lacy, Weobley and Ludlow. He is said to have had a dispute with Joscelin de Dinan as to certain lands in Herefordshire in 1154. He was in possession of his father's lands before 1163, and in 1165–66 held fifty-eight and three-quarters knights' fees, and had nine tenants without knight service.[1]
Career in Ireland
In October 1171 he went over as part of a force to invade Ireland with Henry II, and early in 1172 was sent to receive the submission of Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair (Rory), High King of Ireland. Before Henry's departure about the end of March Lacy was granted Meath by the service of fifty knights and with almost royal authority; he was also put in charge of Dublin Castle.[1] As such it is generally accepted that he was the first Viceroy of Ireland, a position he was to hold three times (1172, 1179 and c. 1180), the third time jointly with the Bishop of Salisbury.[2]
The grant of Meath was not accepted by Tighearnán Ó Ruairc, King of Bréifne, who ruled it at that time. Ó Ruairc refused to concede, but parleyed with De Lacy on the Hill of Ward, in Meath. After negotiations stalled, a dispute ensued in which an interpreter was killed by a blow aimed at De Lacy, who fled; Ó Ruairc was killed by a spear-thrust as he mounted his horse, and he was decapitated. His head was impaled over the gate of Dublin Castle and later was sent to Henry II. The Annals of the Four Masters say that Ó Ruairc was treacherously slain. From the account given by Giraldus Cambrensis, it would appear that there was a plot to destroy Ó Ruairc.[3]
Lordship of Meath
Main article: Lordship of Meath
De Lacy only escaped with difficulty; he seems to have left Dublin in charge of Earl Richard de Clare by the king's orders, and to have commenced securing Meath by the erection of castles. Among these was Trim Castle, which was put in charge of Hugh Tyrrel.[1] The Song of Dermot and the Earl states, "And Skryne he then gave by charter to Adam de Feypo he gave it", and he built his castle there.
After this Lacy went back to England. On 29 December 1172 he was at Canterbury, where, according to a story preserved by Giraldus, he reproved Archbishop Richard of Dover for his boastful language. Next year he was fighting for Henry in France, and held Verneuil against Louis VII for a month; but at the end of that time the town was forced to capitulate.[1]
He was sent over to Ireland as procurator-general in 1177, Richard de Clare having died shortly before. The grant of Meath was now confirmed, with the addition of Offelana, Offaly, Kildare, and Wicklow. As governor of Ireland Lacy secured Leinster and Meath, building numerous castles, while preserving the Irish in possession of their lands. There were accusations that he intended to seize the sovereignty of the island for himself. The author of the Gesta Henrici, however, says that Lacy lost his favour with Henry in consequence of complaints of his injustice by the Irish.[1]
In 1181, he was recalled from his government for having married the daughter of Ruadri O Conchobair, King of Connaught and deposed High King of Ireland, without leave of Henry. Hugh was recalled the following winter, though with a co-adjutor, Robert of Shrewsbury, one of the royal clerks. When, early in 1185, Henry sent his son John over to Ireland, the young lord complained to his father that Hugh would not permit the Irish to pay tribute. This led to fresh disgrace, but Hugh remained in Ireland, and occupied himself as before with castle-building.[1]
Death, aftermath and legacy
De Lacy himself was killed by Gilla-Gan-Mathiar O'Maidhaigh, while supervising the construction of a Motte castle at Durrow in 1186 at the instigation of An tSionnach (the Fox) and O'Breen (see Annals of the Four Masters, 1186.5). Prince John was promptly sent over to Ireland to take possession of his lands.
De Lacy was initially buried at Durrow Abbey. In 1195, the Archbishops of Cashel and Dublin disinterred his body and reinterred his remains at Bective Abbey in Meath and his head in St Thomas's Abbey, Dublin. A long controversy was then carried on between the two abbeys for his body, settled only in 1205 when his body was disinterred again and reburied in St Thomas's Abbey, in the tomb of de Lacy's first wife.[1]
Hugh was a benefactor of Llanthony Priory and also of many churches in Ireland, including the abbey of Trim.[1]
Ancestry
[show]Ancestors of Hugh de Lacy, Lord of Meath
Marriage and Issue
Hugh de Lacy was married twice.
Before 1155 Hugh married Rohese of Monmouth (also known as Rose of Monmouth or Roysya de Monemue). She was the granddaughter of Gilbert Fitz Richard. Strongbow was the grandson of Fitz Richard. Hugh and Rohese had 9 children, 4 sons and 5 daughters:
Walter de Lacy (1166–1241)
Hugh de Lacy, 1st Earl of Ulster (bef.1179–1242)
Gilbert de Lacy
Robert de Lacy (died young)[5]
Aegida de Lacy, who married Richard de Burgh
Elayne (Elena) de Lacy, who married Richard de Beaufo (Belfou)
Alice de Lacy, who married Roger Pipard, then married Geoffrey de Marisco, Justiciar of Ireland, son of Jordan de Marisco, Justiciar of Ireland.
Daughter de Lacy, who married Sir William FitzAlan, son of Sir William FitzAlan, Lord of Oswestry, and Isabel de Say.
Rohese died before 1180.
Hugh married 2nd Princess Rose Ní Conchobair, daughter of King of Ireland, Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair.
They had 2 children, a son and a daughter:
William Gorm de Lacy (declared illegitimate by Henry II of England)
Ysota de Lacy
References
Kingsford 1892.
O'Mahony, Charles (1912). The Viceroys of Ireland. p. 16.
DESMOND CASTLE AND RATH, LIMERICK. CHAPTER XIV.
Wrightman Lacy Family pp. 185–186
[1]. Calendar of Patent Rolls. 1340, November 14, Reading, membrane 24 & 25. Volume 5, page 53 (Inspection of charters from 1234 by Walter de Lacy in which grants are made for the soul of his brother, Robert)
Attribution
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Kingsford, Charles Lethbridge (1892). "Lacy, Hugh de (d.1186)". In Lee, Sidney. Dictionary of National Biography. 31. London: Smith, Elder & Co.
External links
http://www.ria.ie/RIA/files/1a/1a50fbf3-5fb8-4148-bb8e-3ca6d22a01a9.pdf
LibraryIreland.com
Remfry, P.M., Longtown Castle, 1048 to 1241 (ISBN 1-899376-29-1)
Remfry, P.M., The Castles of Ewias Lacy, 1048 to 1403 (ISBN 1-899376-37-2)
Ancestral Roots of Certain American Colonists Who Came to America Before 1700 by Frederick Lewis Weis, Lines: 177A-8, 177B-7
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From Medieval Lands
B. LORDS of MEATH (LACY)
HUGH de Lacy, son of GILBERT de Lacy & his wife --- (-killed 25 Jul 1185). A manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey names “Hugo…et Walterus frater eius” as the sons of “Gilbertus de Lacy”, adding that Hugh died childless[826]. This is contradicted by the Chronicle of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire which records that "Gilbertus de Lacy" had a son "Hugonem" who had "filium Walterum"[827]. "…Hugoni de Lacy…" subscribed the charter dated [1172/78] under which Henry II King of England confirmed the freedoms of the city of Rouen[828]. “Hugo de Laci et Roes. uxor mea et Robertus filius meus” donated revenue to Monmouth Priory by undated charter witnessed by "Gilberto de Monemue…Roberto de Monemue…"[829]. The Annals of Tigernach (Continuation) record that “the son of the Empress went with Hugo de Lacy from Dublin to Fore and…burnt the town” in 1172[830]. The Annals of Tigernach (Continuation) record that “three fleets of Englishmen arrived in Ireland” in 1177, those of “Hugo de Lacy…William Fitz Audeline and…Philip de Breusa (Pilip de Preis)”, adding that Hugh´s went to Dublin[831]. Lord of Meath. The Annals of Ulster record the death in 1186 of "Ugo de Lacy…killed by O´Miadhaigh of Tebtha”[832].
m firstly ROHESE, daughter of [BADERON de Monmouth & his wife Rohese de Clare] (-[1180]). “Hugo de Laci et Roes. uxor mea et Robertus filius meus” donated revenue to Monmouth Priory by undated charter witnessed by "Gilberto de Monemue…Roberto de Monemue…"[833]. Proof of the parentage of Rohese, first wife of Hugh de Lacy, has not been found in any of the primary sources consulted during the preparation of the present document. However, the charter quoted above suggests a family connection with the Monmouth family, who had founded the priory. Her name suggests that she may have been the daughter of Baderon and his wife of the same name.
m secondly ROSE, daughter of --- Húa Conchobair (-after Aug 1224). The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. In his report to King Henry dated 5 Aug 1224 following the capture of castle Trum, William Marshall Earl of Pembroke records that "the wife of William de Lascy, the daughter of Llewllyn, Griffin´s sister, the wife of Thomas Blund, William´s brother, and the mother of William, of Thomas, and of him that was killed" were in the castle, adding that "the mother…will be prisoner unless her nephew the king of Connaught return to the king´s peace through her"[834].
Hugh & his first wife had eight children:
1. WALTER de Lacy ([1172]-before 24 Feb 1241). The Chronicle of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire records that "Gilbertus de Lacy" had a son "Hugonem" who had "filium Walterum"[835]. “Walterus de Lacy filius Hugonis de Lacy” confirmed his father´s donation to Lanthony Abbey by undated charter[836]. Lord of Meath.
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2. HUGH de Lacy ([1176]-before 26 Dec 1242, bur Carrickfergus, Convent of the Franciscan Friars). He was created Earl of Ulster in 1205. King John addressed letters to "Walter, Hugh and Robert de Lascy…" dated 23 May 1207[837]. The Annals of Dunstable record that “Hugonem de Laci et Walterum fratrem eius” were exiled from Ireland in Aug 1210 by King John[838]. The Annals of Dunstable record that “Hugo de Laci” was expelled “ab Albigensibus” in 1222, returned to England and that his lands in Ireland were restored to him, adding in a later passage that he returned to Ireland in 1223 after the end of the Welsh wars[839]. [840]. A charter dated 27 Dec 1222 records that King Henry III granted "to Hugh de Lascy the land which Walter de Lacy his brother gave to him and the land which formed the marriage of his wife in Ireland"[841]. m firstly LESCELINE de Verdun, daughter of BERTRAM de Verdun Seneschal of Ireland & his second wife Rohese ---. The Annals of Dunstable record that “Hugo de Lasci” repudiated his legitimate wife for adultery in 1225[842]. King Henry III notified William Marshall Earl of Pembroke, by charter dated 12 May 1226, that "he commits to Walter de Lascy the custody of…the land which Hugh de Lascy held in Ulster…with the castles of Rathour and Le Nober which he had in marriage with Leceline his wife of the fee of Nicholas de Verdun"[843]. m secondly as her first husband, EMMELINE de Rydeleford, daughter of WALTER de Rydeleford Lord of Bray & his wife Annora --- (-[18 May 1275/19 Jul 1276]). A charter dated 8 Feb 1243 records that "if A. who was wife of Hugh de Lacy will not take for her husband Stephen Longespee, as the king had requested her, the justiciary shall distrain her to do so in accordance with the custom of Ireland"[844]. A charter dated 25 Apr 1243 mandates "the justiciary of Ireland to cause Emelina, who was the wife of Hugh de Lacy, to have out of his lands in Ulster 40 librates, until he shall otherwise provide for her"[845]. A charter dated 16 May 1244 restored to "Emeline Countess of Ulster…all [her] inheritance from Walter de Rydeleford her father whose heir she is and…dower out of the lands…in Ireland of Hugh late Earl of Ulster her husband"[846]. She married secondly ([16 May/14 Dec] 1244) Stephen Longespee Seneschal of Gascony, Justiciar of Ireland. The Book of Lacock records that “Stephanus Lungespee” married “Emelinam comitissam de Ulton”[847]. A charter dated 16 Dec 1244 orders an enquiry into "what lands Walter de Rideleford, grandfather of Christiana daughter and one of the heirs of Robert de Mariscia, was seised in fee at his death" and "what lands fell to the share of Christiana and what to that of the Countess of Ulster, aunt of Christiana and wife of Stephen Longespee", and to grant seisin of Christiana´s share to "Fulk de Newcastle…[to whom] the king has granted…Christiana´s lands with her marriage"[848]. Hugh [& his first wife] had two children:
a) HUGH de Lacy (-after 1226). m ---. The name of Hugh´s wife is not known. Hugh & his wife had two children:
i) WALTER de Lacy . A charter dated [12 May 1226] records that Walter de Lacy took the property of Hugh de Lacy, as ordered by the king, and that "Walter and Roger, sons of Hugh de Lascy, Hugh´s eldest son" were given as hostages[849].
ii) ROGER de Lacy . A charter dated [12 May 1226] records that Walter de Lacy took the property of Hugh de Lacy, as ordered by the king, and that "Walter and Roger, sons of Hugh de Lascy, Hugh´s eldest son" were given as hostages[850].
b) ROSE de Lacy (-after 1237). Henry III King of England noted that "Waltero de Lascy" had given "Roesiam neptem eius, filiam Hugonis de Lascy" as a hostage, dated 28 Mar 1217[851]. According to Matthew of Paris, the wife of Alan of Galloway "iam defunctus" was the (unnamed) daughter of "Hugonem de Lasey"[852]. The Chronicle of Lanercost records in 1229 that "Alan the lord of Galloway…set out for Ireland and there married the daughter of Hugh de Lacy"[853]. John of Fordun´s Scotichronicon (Continuator) records that "Alanus de Galweia profectus in Hiberniam" married "filiam Hugonis de Lacy" in 1228[854]. If her parentage and marriage is correctly stated in the two sources quoted, the chronology suggests that this daughter must have been born from Hugh´s first marriage, assuming that she was legitimate. She is named "Rose de Lacy" by Keith Stringer, who cites a charter of St Bees which indicates that she was still alive in 1237[855]. m ([1228/29]) as his [fifth wife], ALAN Lord of Galloway, son of ROLAND Lord of Galloway & his wife Elena de Moreville (-[2] Feb 1234, bur Dundraynan).
3. ROBERT de Lacy (-[23 May 1207/5 Jul 1215]). “Hugo de Laci et Roes. uxor mea et Robertus filius meus” donated revenue to Monmouth Priory by undated charter witnessed by "Gilberto de Monemue…Roberto de Monemue…"[856]. King John addressed letters to "Walter, Hugh and Robert de Lascy…" dated 23 May 1207[857]. m ---. The name of Robert´s wife is not known. Robert & his wife had [three] children:
a) WALTER de Lacy . An order of King John dated 11 Feb 1204 relating to Ireland names "Walteri de Lascy st filius Rob de Lascy" among hostages[858].
b) HUGH de Lacy . "Hug fil Rob de Lacy q est in custodia Henr Biset" as a hostage 8 Aug 1207[859].
c) [son (-after 5 Jul 1215). A charter dated 5 Jul 1215 records an agreement between King John and "Walter de Lascy" for restoration of his land in Ireland, including a provision that "the fines hereafter to remain to Walter namely the fines for the son of Robert de Lascy…"[860]. It is not known whether this entry relates to one of the other named sons of Robert or to another son whose name is unknown.]
4. GILBERT de Lacy (-after 27 Dec 1222). "Gilbert de Lasci appeared against Walter de Lasci his brother in a plea of trespass in Ireland" dated 27 Jun 1206[861]. King Henry III wrote "to Hugh de Lascy. Sends Gilbert de Lascy his brother in whom Hugh shall place faith regarding the king´s Irish affairs" 27 Dec 1222[862].
5. WILLIAM de Lacy (-after 1210). The Annals of Dunstable record that “Willelmum de Laci” was captured in Ireland in 1210 by King John, adding that he later died in prison[863].
6. ELAINE . m RICHARD de Beaufou, son of ---.
7. ALICE (-[before 1242]). m firstly ROGER Pipard, son of WILLIAM Pipard & his wife --- (-before 12 Apr 1225). m secondly (before 1232) GEOFFREY de Mareys [Marsh] Justiciar of Ireland (-1245).
8. daughter . Her parentage and marriage are referred to by Eyton but he cites no primary source on which this is based[864]. m WILLIAM FitzAlan, son of WILLIAM FitzAlan & his second wife Isabel de Say ([1154]-[1210]).
Hugh & his second wife had three children:
9. WILLIAM de Lacy (-killed in battle Monach-cranncain 1233). King John ordered the delivery of "William de Lascy to Walter de Lascy his brother…" after he gave assurances about his loyalty, dated 10 Feb 1215[865]. King Henry III commanded "William de Lacy" to deliver "the castles of Rath and Carlingeford which he had taken" dated [Jan] 1217[866]. A report from William Marshall Earl of Pembroke to Henry III King of England, dated 5 Aug 1224, records that he besieged "the castle of Trum…with William de Lascy its lord…conquered him and he with difficulty escaped, he had a brother killed there…[and] the castle was abandoned"[867]. The Annals of Ulster record in 1233 that "William de Lacy and Charles, son of Cathal Ua Conchobuir and many foreigners were killed by the Muinnter-Raighillaigh in Monach-cranncain”[868]. m GWENLLIAN of Wales, illegitimate daughter of LLYWELYN "Fawr/the Great" Prince of Wales & his mistress --- (-1281). In his report to King Henry dated 5 Aug 1224 following the capture of castle Trum, William Marshall Earl of Pembroke records that "the wife of William de Lascy, the daughter of Llewllyn, Griffin´s sister, the wife of Thomas Blund, William´s brother, and the mother of William, of Thomas, and of him that was killed" were in the castle[869].
10. THOMAS de Lacy (-after 1224). In his report to King Henry dated 5 Aug 1224 following the capture of castle Trum, William Marshall Earl of Pembroke records that "the wife of William de Lascy, the daughter of Llewllyn, Griffin´s sister, the wife of Thomas Blund, William´s brother, and the mother of William, of Thomas, and of him that was killed" were in the castle[870].
11. --- de Lacy (-killed in battle Trum [Jul] 1224). A report from William Marshall Earl of Pembroke to Henry III King of England, dated 5 Aug 1224, records that he besieged "the castle of Trum…with William de Lascy its lord…conquered him and he with difficulty escaped, he had a brother killed there…[and] the castle was abandoned"[871].
Hugh de Lacy, Lord of Meath
Hugh de Lacy, Lord of Meath, 4th Baron Lacy, (before 1135 – 25 July 1186, Durrow, Leinster) was an Anglo-Norman magnate. He had substantial land holdings in Herefordshire and Shropshire, England. Following his participation in the Norman Invasion of Ireland, he was granted the lands of the Kingdom of Meath by the Anglo-Norman King Henry II of England in 1172. The Lordship of Meath was the most extensive liberty in Ireland.
Contents
1 Early life
2 Career in Ireland
3 Lordship of Meath
4 Death, aftermath and legacy
5 Ancestry
6 Marriage and Issue
7 References
8 External links
Early life
Hugh de Lacy was the son of Gilbert de Lacy (died after 1163) of Ewyas Lacy, Weobley and Ludlow. He is said to have had a dispute with Joscelin de Dinan as to certain lands in Herefordshire in 1154. He was in possession of his father's lands before 1163, and in 1165–66 held fifty-eight and three-quarters knights' fees, and had nine tenants without knight service.[1]
Career in Ireland
In October 1171 he went over as part of a force to invade Ireland with Henry II, and early in 1172 was sent to receive the submission of Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair (Rory), High King of Ireland. Before Henry's departure about the end of March Lacy was granted Meath by the service of fifty knights and with almost royal authority; he was also put in charge of Dublin Castle.[1] As such it is generally accepted that he was the first Viceroy of Ireland, a position he was to hold three times (1172, 1179 and c. 1180), the third time jointly with the Bishop of Salisbury.[2]
The grant of Meath was not accepted by Tighearnán Ó Ruairc, King of Bréifne, who ruled it at that time. Ó Ruairc refused to concede, but parleyed with De Lacy on the Hill of Ward, in Meath. After negotiations stalled, a dispute ensued in which an interpreter was killed by a blow aimed at De Lacy, who fled; Ó Ruairc was killed by a spear-thrust as he mounted his horse, and he was decapitated. His head was impaled over the gate of Dublin Castle and later was sent to Henry II. The Annals of the Four Masters say that Ó Ruairc was treacherously slain. From the account given by Giraldus Cambrensis, it would appear that there was a plot to destroy Ó Ruairc.[3]
Lordship of Meath
Main article: Lordship of Meath
De Lacy only escaped with difficulty; he seems to have left Dublin in charge of Earl Richard de Clare by the king's orders, and to have commenced securing Meath by the erection of castles. Among these was Trim Castle, which was put in charge of Hugh Tyrrel.[1] The Song of Dermot and the Earl states, "And Skryne he then gave by charter to Adam de Feypo he gave it", and he built his castle there.
After this Lacy went back to England. On 29 December 1172 he was at Canterbury, where, according to a story preserved by Giraldus, he reproved Archbishop Richard of Dover for his boastful language. Next year he was fighting for Henry in France, and held Verneuil against Louis VII for a month; but at the end of that time the town was forced to capitulate.[1]
He was sent over to Ireland as procurator-general in 1177, Richard de Clare having died shortly before. The grant of Meath was now confirmed, with the addition of Offelana, Offaly, Kildare, and Wicklow. As governor of Ireland Lacy secured Leinster and Meath, building numerous castles, while preserving the Irish in possession of their lands. There were accusations that he intended to seize the sovereignty of the island for himself. The author of the Gesta Henrici, however, says that Lacy lost his favour with Henry in consequence of complaints of his injustice by the Irish.[1]
In 1181, he was recalled from his government for having married the daughter of Ruadri O Conchobair, King of Connaught and deposed High King of Ireland, without leave of Henry. Hugh was recalled the following winter, though with a co-adjutor, Robert of Shrewsbury, one of the royal clerks. When, early in 1185, Henry sent his son John over to Ireland, the young lord complained to his father that Hugh would not permit the Irish to pay tribute. This led to fresh disgrace, but Hugh remained in Ireland, and occupied himself as before with castle-building.[1]
Death, aftermath and legacy
De Lacy himself was killed by Gilla-Gan-Mathiar O'Maidhaigh, while supervising the construction of a Motte castle at Durrow in 1186 at the instigation of An tSionnach (the Fox) and O'Breen (see Annals of the Four Masters, 1186.5). Prince John was promptly sent over to Ireland to take possession of his lands.
De Lacy was initially buried at Durrow Abbey. In 1195, the Archbishops of Cashel and Dublin disinterred his body and reinterred his remains at Bective Abbey in Meath and his head in St Thomas's Abbey, Dublin. A long controversy was then carried on between the two abbeys for his body, settled only in 1205 when his body was disinterred again and reburied in St Thomas's Abbey, in the tomb of de Lacy's first wife.[1]
Hugh was a benefactor of Llanthony Priory and also of many churches in Ireland, including the abbey of Trim.[1]
Ancestry
[show]Ancestors of Hugh de Lacy, Lord of Meath
Marriage and Issue
Hugh de Lacy was married twice.
Before 1155 Hugh married Rohese of Monmouth (also known as Rose of Monmouth or Roysya de Monemue). She was the granddaughter of Gilbert Fitz Richard. Strongbow was the grandson of Fitz Richard. Hugh and Rohese had 9 children, 4 sons and 5 daughters:
Walter de Lacy (1166–1241)
Hugh de Lacy, 1st Earl of Ulster (bef.1179–1242)
Gilbert de Lacy
Robert de Lacy (died young)[5]
Aegida de Lacy, who married Richard de Burgh
Elayne (Elena) de Lacy, who married Richard de Beaufo (Belfou)
Alice de Lacy, who married Roger Pipard, then married Geoffrey de Marisco, Justiciar of Ireland, son of Jordan de Marisco, Justiciar of Ireland.
Daughter de Lacy, who married Sir William FitzAlan, son of Sir William FitzAlan, Lord of Oswestry, and Isabel de Say.
Rohese died before 1180.
Hugh married 2nd Princess Rose Ní Conchobair, daughter of King of Ireland, Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair.
They had 2 children, a son and a daughter:
William Gorm de Lacy (declared illegitimate by Henry II of England)
Ysota de Lacy
References
Kingsford 1892.
O'Mahony, Charles (1912). The Viceroys of Ireland. p. 16.
DESMOND CASTLE AND RATH, LIMERICK. CHAPTER XIV.
Wrightman Lacy Family pp. 185–186
[1]. Calendar of Patent Rolls. 1340, November 14, Reading, membrane 24 & 25. Volume 5, page 53 (Inspection of charters from 1234 by Walter de Lacy in which grants are made for the soul of his brother, Robert)
Attribution
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Kingsford, Charles Lethbridge (1892). "Lacy, Hugh de (d.1186)". In Lee, Sidney. Dictionary of National Biography. 31. London: Smith, Elder & Co.
External links
http://www.ria.ie/RIA/files/1a/1a50fbf3-5fb8-4148-bb8e-3ca6d22a01a9.pdf
LibraryIreland.com
Remfry, P.M., Longtown Castle, 1048 to 1241 (ISBN 1-899376-29-1)
Remfry, P.M., The Castles of Ewias Lacy, 1048 to 1403 (ISBN 1-899376-37-2)
Ancestral Roots of Certain American Colonists Who Came to America Before 1700 by Frederick Lewis Weis, Lines: 177A-8, 177B-7
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From Medieval Lands
B. LORDS of MEATH (LACY)
HUGH de Lacy, son of GILBERT de Lacy & his wife --- (-killed 25 Jul 1185). A manuscript which narrates the descents of the founders of Lanthony Abbey names “Hugo…et Walterus frater eius” as the sons of “Gilbertus de Lacy”, adding that Hugh died childless[826]. This is contradicted by the Chronicle of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire which records that "Gilbertus de Lacy" had a son "Hugonem" who had "filium Walterum"[827]. "…Hugoni de Lacy…" subscribed the charter dated [1172/78] under which Henry II King of England confirmed the freedoms of the city of Rouen[828]. “Hugo de Laci et Roes. uxor mea et Robertus filius meus” donated revenue to Monmouth Priory by undated charter witnessed by "Gilberto de Monemue…Roberto de Monemue…"[829]. The Annals of Tigernach (Continuation) record that “the son of the Empress went with Hugo de Lacy from Dublin to Fore and…burnt the town” in 1172[830]. The Annals of Tigernach (Continuation) record that “three fleets of Englishmen arrived in Ireland” in 1177, those of “Hugo de Lacy…William Fitz Audeline and…Philip de Breusa (Pilip de Preis)”, adding that Hugh´s went to Dublin[831]. Lord of Meath. The Annals of Ulster record the death in 1186 of "Ugo de Lacy…killed by O´Miadhaigh of Tebtha”[832].
m firstly ROHESE, daughter of [BADERON de Monmouth & his wife Rohese de Clare] (-[1180]). “Hugo de Laci et Roes. uxor mea et Robertus filius meus” donated revenue to Monmouth Priory by undated charter witnessed by "Gilberto de Monemue…Roberto de Monemue…"[833]. Proof of the parentage of Rohese, first wife of Hugh de Lacy, has not been found in any of the primary sources consulted during the preparation of the present document. However, the charter quoted above suggests a family connection with the Monmouth family, who had founded the priory. Her name suggests that she may have been the daughter of Baderon and his wife of the same name.
m secondly ROSE, daughter of --- Húa Conchobair (-after Aug 1224). The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. In his report to King Henry dated 5 Aug 1224 following the capture of castle Trum, William Marshall Earl of Pembroke records that "the wife of William de Lascy, the daughter of Llewllyn, Griffin´s sister, the wife of Thomas Blund, William´s brother, and the mother of William, of Thomas, and of him that was killed" were in the castle, adding that "the mother…will be prisoner unless her nephew the king of Connaught return to the king´s peace through her"[834].
Hugh & his first wife had eight children:
1. WALTER de Lacy ([1172]-before 24 Feb 1241). The Chronicle of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire records that "Gilbertus de Lacy" had a son "Hugonem" who had "filium Walterum"[835]. “Walterus de Lacy filius Hugonis de Lacy” confirmed his father´s donation to Lanthony Abbey by undated charter[836]. Lord of Meath.
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2. HUGH de Lacy ([1176]-before 26 Dec 1242, bur Carrickfergus, Convent of the Franciscan Friars). He was created Earl of Ulster in 1205. King John addressed letters to "Walter, Hugh and Robert de Lascy…" dated 23 May 1207[837]. The Annals of Dunstable record that “Hugonem de Laci et Walterum fratrem eius” were exiled from Ireland in Aug 1210 by King John[838]. The Annals of Dunstable record that “Hugo de Laci” was expelled “ab Albigensibus” in 1222, returned to England and that his lands in Ireland were restored to him, adding in a later passage that he returned to Ireland in 1223 after the end of the Welsh wars[839]. [840]. A charter dated 27 Dec 1222 records that King Henry III granted "to Hugh de Lascy the land which Walter de Lacy his brother gave to him and the land which formed the marriage of his wife in Ireland"[841]. m firstly LESCELINE de Verdun, daughter of BERTRAM de Verdun Seneschal of Ireland & his second wife Rohese ---. The Annals of Dunstable record that “Hugo de Lasci” repudiated his legitimate wife for adultery in 1225[842]. King Henry III notified William Marshall Earl of Pembroke, by charter dated 12 May 1226, that "he commits to Walter de Lascy the custody of…the land which Hugh de Lascy held in Ulster…with the castles of Rathour and Le Nober which he had in marriage with Leceline his wife of the fee of Nicholas de Verdun"[843]. m secondly as her first husband, EMMELINE de Rydeleford, daughter of WALTER de Rydeleford Lord of Bray & his wife Annora --- (-[18 May 1275/19 Jul 1276]). A charter dated 8 Feb 1243 records that "if A. who was wife of Hugh de Lacy will not take for her husband Stephen Longespee, as the king had requested her, the justiciary shall distrain her to do so in accordance with the custom of Ireland"[844]. A charter dated 25 Apr 1243 mandates "the justiciary of Ireland to cause Emelina, who was the wife of Hugh de Lacy, to have out of his lands in Ulster 40 librates, until he shall otherwise provide for her"[845]. A charter dated 16 May 1244 restored to "Emeline Countess of Ulster…all [her] inheritance from Walter de Rydeleford her father whose heir she is and…dower out of the lands…in Ireland of Hugh late Earl of Ulster her husband"[846]. She married secondly ([16 May/14 Dec] 1244) Stephen Longespee Seneschal of Gascony, Justiciar of Ireland. The Book of Lacock records that “Stephanus Lungespee” married “Emelinam comitissam de Ulton”[847]. A charter dated 16 Dec 1244 orders an enquiry into "what lands Walter de Rideleford, grandfather of Christiana daughter and one of the heirs of Robert de Mariscia, was seised in fee at his death" and "what lands fell to the share of Christiana and what to that of the Countess of Ulster, aunt of Christiana and wife of Stephen Longespee", and to grant seisin of Christiana´s share to "Fulk de Newcastle…[to whom] the king has granted…Christiana´s lands with her marriage"[848]. Hugh [& his first wife] had two children:
a) HUGH de Lacy (-after 1226). m ---. The name of Hugh´s wife is not known. Hugh & his wife had two children:
i) WALTER de Lacy . A charter dated [12 May 1226] records that Walter de Lacy took the property of Hugh de Lacy, as ordered by the king, and that "Walter and Roger, sons of Hugh de Lascy, Hugh´s eldest son" were given as hostages[849].
ii) ROGER de Lacy . A charter dated [12 May 1226] records that Walter de Lacy took the property of Hugh de Lacy, as ordered by the king, and that "Walter and Roger, sons of Hugh de Lascy, Hugh´s eldest son" were given as hostages[850].
b) ROSE de Lacy (-after 1237). Henry III King of England noted that "Waltero de Lascy" had given "Roesiam neptem eius, filiam Hugonis de Lascy" as a hostage, dated 28 Mar 1217[851]. According to Matthew of Paris, the wife of Alan of Galloway "iam defunctus" was the (unnamed) daughter of "Hugonem de Lasey"[852]. The Chronicle of Lanercost records in 1229 that "Alan the lord of Galloway…set out for Ireland and there married the daughter of Hugh de Lacy"[853]. John of Fordun´s Scotichronicon (Continuator) records that "Alanus de Galweia profectus in Hiberniam" married "filiam Hugonis de Lacy" in 1228[854]. If her parentage and marriage is correctly stated in the two sources quoted, the chronology suggests that this daughter must have been born from Hugh´s first marriage, assuming that she was legitimate. She is named "Rose de Lacy" by Keith Stringer, who cites a charter of St Bees which indicates that she was still alive in 1237[855]. m ([1228/29]) as his [fifth wife], ALAN Lord of Galloway, son of ROLAND Lord of Galloway & his wife Elena de Moreville (-[2] Feb 1234, bur Dundraynan).
3. ROBERT de Lacy (-[23 May 1207/5 Jul 1215]). “Hugo de Laci et Roes. uxor mea et Robertus filius meus” donated revenue to Monmouth Priory by undated charter witnessed by "Gilberto de Monemue…Roberto de Monemue…"[856]. King John addressed letters to "Walter, Hugh and Robert de Lascy…" dated 23 May 1207[857]. m ---. The name of Robert´s wife is not known. Robert & his wife had [three] children:
a) WALTER de Lacy . An order of King John dated 11 Feb 1204 relating to Ireland names "Walteri de Lascy st filius Rob de Lascy" among hostages[858].
b) HUGH de Lacy . "Hug fil Rob de Lacy q est in custodia Henr Biset" as a hostage 8 Aug 1207[859].
c) [son (-after 5 Jul 1215). A charter dated 5 Jul 1215 records an agreement between King John and "Walter de Lascy" for restoration of his land in Ireland, including a provision that "the fines hereafter to remain to Walter namely the fines for the son of Robert de Lascy…"[860]. It is not known whether this entry relates to one of the other named sons of Robert or to another son whose name is unknown.]
4. GILBERT de Lacy (-after 27 Dec 1222). "Gilbert de Lasci appeared against Walter de Lasci his brother in a plea of trespass in Ireland" dated 27 Jun 1206[861]. King Henry III wrote "to Hugh de Lascy. Sends Gilbert de Lascy his brother in whom Hugh shall place faith regarding the king´s Irish affairs" 27 Dec 1222[862].
5. WILLIAM de Lacy (-after 1210). The Annals of Dunstable record that “Willelmum de Laci” was captured in Ireland in 1210 by King John, adding that he later died in prison[863].
6. ELAINE . m RICHARD de Beaufou, son of ---.
7. ALICE (-[before 1242]). m firstly ROGER Pipard, son of WILLIAM Pipard & his wife --- (-before 12 Apr 1225). m secondly (before 1232) GEOFFREY de Mareys [Marsh] Justiciar of Ireland (-1245).
8. daughter . Her parentage and marriage are referred to by Eyton but he cites no primary source on which this is based[864]. m WILLIAM FitzAlan, son of WILLIAM FitzAlan & his second wife Isabel de Say ([1154]-[1210]).
Hugh & his second wife had three children:
9. WILLIAM de Lacy (-killed in battle Monach-cranncain 1233). King John ordered the delivery of "William de Lascy to Walter de Lascy his brother…" after he gave assurances about his loyalty, dated 10 Feb 1215[865]. King Henry III commanded "William de Lacy" to deliver "the castles of Rath and Carlingeford which he had taken" dated [Jan] 1217[866]. A report from William Marshall Earl of Pembroke to Henry III King of England, dated 5 Aug 1224, records that he besieged "the castle of Trum…with William de Lascy its lord…conquered him and he with difficulty escaped, he had a brother killed there…[and] the castle was abandoned"[867]. The Annals of Ulster record in 1233 that "William de Lacy and Charles, son of Cathal Ua Conchobuir and many foreigners were killed by the Muinnter-Raighillaigh in Monach-cranncain”[868]. m GWENLLIAN of Wales, illegitimate daughter of LLYWELYN "Fawr/the Great" Prince of Wales & his mistress --- (-1281). In his report to King Henry dated 5 Aug 1224 following the capture of castle Trum, William Marshall Earl of Pembroke records that "the wife of William de Lascy, the daughter of Llewllyn, Griffin´s sister, the wife of Thomas Blund, William´s brother, and the mother of William, of Thomas, and of him that was killed" were in the castle[869].
10. THOMAS de Lacy (-after 1224). In his report to King Henry dated 5 Aug 1224 following the capture of castle Trum, William Marshall Earl of Pembroke records that "the wife of William de Lascy, the daughter of Llewllyn, Griffin´s sister, the wife of Thomas Blund, William´s brother, and the mother of William, of Thomas, and of him that was killed" were in the castle[870].
11. --- de Lacy (-killed in battle Trum [Jul] 1224). A report from William Marshall Earl of Pembroke to Henry III King of England, dated 5 Aug 1224, records that he besieged "the castle of Trum…with William de Lascy its lord…conquered him and he with difficulty escaped, he had a brother killed there…[and] the castle was abandoned"[871].
Events
| Birth | Bef 1135 | ||||
| Death | 25 Jul 1186 | Durrow, Leinster | |||
| Burial | Bective Abbey, Meath, Ireland | ||||
| Title (Nobility) | 4th Baron Lacy | ||||
| Title (Nobility) | Lord of Meath |
Families
| Spouse | Rohese of Monmouth (1135 - 1180) |
| Child | Walter de Lacy ( - 1240) |
| Father | Gilbert de Lacy ( - 1163) |