William de Lancaster I
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William de Lancaster I, or William Fitz Gilbert, was a nobleman of the 12th century in Northwest England during the Anarchy, and the period during which his region was ruled by King David I of Scotlan
Attributed arms of William de Lancaster I, baron of Kendal, and of several of his main line descendants: Argent, two bars gules and on a canton of the second, a lion passant guardant or
Barony of Kendal
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The Barony of Kendal is a subdivision of the English historic county of Westmorland. It evolved from one of two ancient baronies that make up the county, the other being the Barony of Westmorland. In
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…II, and his most important lordship, which had previously come together under Ivo de Taillebois, would evolve into what was eventually known as the barony of Kendal. According to a document some generations later, he was also referred to as William de Tailboys (de Taillebois) when younger, and then became "William…
The ruins of Kendal Castle, the ancient seat of the Barons of Kendal.
Catherine Parr, who married Henry VIII. Her brother was the last Parr to possess the Marquis Fee division of the Barony of Kendal.