Ingelram de Lyons, Lord of Lyons
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| Ingelram de Lyons | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1020 Lyons-la-Forêt, Haute-Normandie, France |
| Died | c. 1085 |
| House | Lyons family Clan Lyon |
Ingelram de Lyons the Elder, Baron of Corsham and Culington (born c. 1020, Lyons-la-Forêt, Normandy – died after 1066) was a Norman nobleman who accompanied William the Conqueror during the 1066 conquest of England.[1] In recognition of his service, he was granted lands in Corsham and Culington, Wiltshire.[2] He is a progenitor of the eminent Lyons family of England, Scotland, Ireland, and Antigua.
Ingelram hailed from the Forest of Lyons in Haute-Normandie, France. His surname "de Lyons" reflects this origin. The family's name is derived from the castle and forest of Lyons in Normandy. Ingelram de Lyons came to England in 1066 and held Corsham and Culington from the king.[3]
Role in the Norman Conquest
Ingelram, as lord of Lyons, had been an established lord in Upper Normandy for several decades prior to the Conquest.[4] He is listed among the companions of William the Conqueror in the Battle Abbey Roll, a list commemorating those who fought at the Battle of Hastings in 1066.[1] His participation in this pivotal battle secured his position and baronies in post-conquest England.[5]
Descendants and Legacy
Ingelram had at least two sons:
- Nicholas de Lyons: Nicholas is most likely the younger brother or son of Ingelram, having followed him to England shortly after the Norman conquest.[6]
- Ranulph de Lyons: Ranulph held lands in England directly through inheritance.[7] He fathered Ingelram the Younger, called Ingelram Parcar de Lyons (not to be confused with the Elder). Descendants of Ranulph continued to hold lands in various regions, including Norfolk and Leicestershire.[8]
- William de Lyons: William is the brother of Ranulph, and received a grant of land in Norfolk from Earl Walter Giffard.[9] His descendants established the Lyons of Perthshire.
Through these descendants, the Lyons family became established in England and later through Scotland and Ireland. During the 14th century, a branch of the family moved to Scotland, where they became known as Clan Lyon. This branch held the title of Lord Glamis and later became the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne.[10] Members of this family have played significant roles in Scottish history, including serving as Great Chamberlains of Scotland.