Baron Pontefract

Baron Pontefract is in Baronies of England Alphabetically.

There have been two creations of Baron Pontefract:

1st. 1068. Ilbert Lacy 1st Baron Pontefract. Extinct. 2nd October 1348.

2nd. 1st October 1674. George Fitzroy 1st Duke Northumberland. Extinct. 28th June 1716.

Baron Pontefract 1st Creation 1068

In 1068 Ilbert Lacy 1st Baron Pontefract [aged 23] was created 1st Baron Pontefract. Both he and the creation of the Barony are obscure. He commissioned the building of Pontefract Castle [Map] which became his caput.

In 1093 Ilbert Lacy 1st Baron Pontefract [aged 48] died at Pontefract [Map]. His son Robert [aged 18] succeeded 2nd Baron Pontefract.

Before 1130 Robert Lacy 2nd Baron Pontefract [aged 54] died. Baron Pontefract forfeit. The Barony, or the Honour of Pontefract, was awarded by the King to Hugh de Laval. Following Hugh's death around 1129 William Maltravers paid £1,000 for the reversion of Laval's estate for the term of 15 years.

Around 1135 Ilbert Lacy 3rd Baron Pontefract was restored 3rd Baron Pontefract after the death of William Maltravers.

Around 1141 Ilbert Lacy 3rd Baron Pontefract died. His son Henry succeeded 4th Baron Pontefract.

In or before 1176 Henry Lacy 4th Baron Pontefract died. Kirkstall Abbey, West Yorkshire [Map]. His son Robert succeeded 5th Baron Pontefract.

In 1193 Robert Lacy 5th Baron Pontefract died without issue. His cousin Albreda Lissours [aged 65] [daughter of his aunt Albreda Lacy] inherited his estates. His second cousin once removed Roger [aged 22] succeeded 6th Baron Pontefract. Maud Clere Baroness Lacy Baroness Warkworth by marriage Baroness Pontefract.

On 1st October 1211 Roger Lacy 6th Baron Pontefract 7th Baron Halton [aged 40] died in Pontefract [Map].

John Lacy Earl Lincoln [aged 19] succeeded 8th Baron Halton, 7th Baron Pontefract. Alice Aquila Baroness Bowland, Halton and Lacy by marriage Baroness Halton, Baroness Pontefract.

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In 1221 John Lacy Earl Lincoln [aged 29] and Margaret Quincy 3rd Countess Lincoln and Pembroke [aged 15] were married. She by marriage Baroness Halton, Baroness Pontefract. She the daughter of Robert Quincy Earl Lincoln and Hawise Gernon 2nd Countess Lincoln [aged 41].

On 22nd July 1240 John Lacy Earl Lincoln [aged 48] died. His son Edmund [aged 10] succeeded 8th Baron Pontefract, 9th Baron Halton.

Before 1251 Edmund Lacy 8th Baron Pontefract, 9th Baron Halton [aged 20] and Alice Saluzzo Baroness Lacy [aged 14] were married. She by marriage Baroness Pontefract. He the son of John Lacy Earl Lincoln and Margaret Quincy 3rd Countess Lincoln and Pembroke [aged 44]. They were sixth cousins. He a great x 4 grandson of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King William "Conqueror" I of England.

In 1258 Edmund Lacy 8th Baron Pontefract, 9th Baron Halton [aged 28] died. His son Henry [aged 7] succeeded 9th Baron Pontefract, 10th Baron Halton.

Baron Pontefract 2nd Creation 1674

Summary

1st October 1674. George Fitzroy 1st Duke Northumberland [aged 8] created.

28th June 1716. George Fitzroy 1st Duke Northumberland extinct.

On 1st October 1674 George Fitzroy 1st Duke Northumberland [aged 8] was created 1st Earl of Northumberland, 1st Viscount Falmouth, 1st Baron Pontefract by King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland [aged 44].

On 28th June 1716 George Fitzroy 1st Duke Northumberland [aged 50] died at Epsom, Surrey without legitimate issue. Duke Northumberland, Earl of Northumberland, Viscount Falmouth, Baron Pontefract extinct.