Hugh DE LACY 1st Earl of Ulster, Viceroy of Ireland
- Born: Abt 1176
- Marriage (1): Emmeline DE RIDDLESFORD
- Died: After 26 Dec 1242, Carrickfergus Castle, Belfast, Ireland
General Notes:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_de_Lacy,_1st_Earl_of_Ulster
Hugh de Lacy, 1st Earl of Ulster (c. 1176 \endash after December 26, 1242) was an Anglo-Norman soldier and peer. He was a leading figure in the Norman invasion of Ireland in the 12th century, and was created Earl of Ulster in 1205 by King John of England.
De Lacy was the younger son of Hugh de Lacy, Lord of Meath, a descendant of Walter de Lacy, who went to England after the Norman conquest. Around 1189, he was appointed Viceroy of Ireland, a position previously held by his father. He was replaced in 1190 by Guillaume le Petil. He was later reappointed to serve as viceroy from 1205 to 1210.
Hugh married Emmeline DE RIDDLESFORD, daughter of Walter DE RIDDLESFORD and Amabilis FITZHENRY. (Emmeline DE RIDDLESFORD was born before 1185.)
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