LAZOUCHE, Baron Alan of Ashby I

Other Events and Attributes:

• Misc: Descendant of the Counts of Porhoet in Brittany
• Relation to Me: 23 GGF
• Royalty & Nobility: Baron of Ashby La Zouche
• Royalty & Nobility: Constable of the Tower of London

Sir married DEQUINCY, Lady Elena Helen in 1242 in Winchester, Hampshire, England. Lady (daughter of DE QUINCY, Roger and Living) was born on 1 Nov 1222 in Winchester, Hampshire, England; died on 20 Aug 1296 in Ashtead, Surrey, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Relation to Me: 23 GGM
• Royalty & Nobility: Baroness Ashby LaZouche

Other Events and Attributes:

• Relation to Me: 24 GGF
• Royalty & Nobility: 2nd Earl of Winchester and Constable of Scotland

Roger + Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Differentiator: Magna Carta Baron
• Relation to Me: 25 GGF
• Web Address: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saer_de_Quincy,_1st_Earl_of_Winchester
• Web Address: https://frontlinestates.ltd.uk/saer-de-quincy/
• Web Address: https://magnacarta800th.com/schools/biographies/the-25-barons-of-magna-carta/saer-de-qunicy-earl-of-winchester/
• Web Address: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Quincy-226
• Residence: Leicester, Leicestershire, England; Primary family property
• _MILT: 1203; Co-commander with his cousin Robert Fitzwalter of the garrison at the major fortress of Vaudreuil in Normandy. They surrendered the castle without a fight to Philip II of France, fatally weakening the English position in northern France.
• Royalty & Nobility: Between 1207 and 1219; 1st Earl of Winchester
• _MILT: Between 1211 and 1212; Commanded an imposing retinue of a hundred knights and a hundred sargeants in William the Lion's campaign against the Mac William rebels
• Magna Carta: 1215; Magna Carta Baron

Notes:

Saer de Quincy, 1st Earl of Winchester (c. 1155 - 3 November 1219), was a prominent figure in the baronial rebellion against King John of England and a major player in both the Scottish and English political landscapes during the late 12th and early 13th centuries.

Born to Robert de Quincy and Orabilis, heiress of the lordship of Leuchars, Saer's early life was largely spent in Scotland, where he witnessed several charters of the Scottish kings. His rise to prominence in England was partly due to his marriage to Margaret, daughter of Robert de Beaumont, Earl of Leicester. Upon the death of his brother-in-law, the Earl of Leicester, in 1204, Saer and his wife became co-heirs to the vast earldom, leading to his eventual appointment as the Earl of Winchester in 1207.

Saer de Quincy's military and diplomatic career was notable. He served Richard the Lionheart in 1198 and was with John in Normandy in 1202 and 1203. He and Robert FitzWalter jointly held the strategic Norman stronghold of Vaudreuil but surrendered it to King Philip of France in 1203, a decision that led to their imprisonment and a temporary fall from King John's favor.

Despite his initial loyalty to the crown, Saer de Quincy became a key figure in the baronial opposition to King John. In 1215, he joined the rebel ranks at Brackley and marched to London, playing a significant role in the negotiations that led to the Magna Carta. He was one of the 25 barons appointed to ensure the king's adherence to the charter.

Following the outbreak of the First Barons' War, Saer continued his opposition to John, even after the king's death, supporting the French Prince Louis's claim to the English throne. He was captured in the Second Battle of Lincoln in 1217 but later reconciled with the crown under Henry III.

In 1219, Saer de Quincy embarked on the Fifth Crusade, joining the siege of Damietta in Egypt. He fell ill soon after his arrival and died in November of that year. His body was buried in Acre, and his heart was returned to England for interment at Garendon Abbey.

Saer de Quincy's career illustrates the complex interplay of property disputes, political allegiance, and international relations during a turbulent period in medieval history. His involvement in the Magna Carta and the baronial rebellion against King John marks him as a significant figure in the struggle for rights and governance in medieval England..

Died:
on the Fifth Crusade, joining the siege of Damietta in Egypt

Saer + BEAUMONT, Margaret. Margaret was born in 1154 in Leicestershire, England; died on 12 Jan 1235 in Brackley, Northamptonshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Differentiator: Descendant of Isabel de Vermandois, Hugh Magnus of France, Leader of the First Crusade in 1096, and of Charlemagne
• Royalty & Nobility: Countess of Winchester

Other Events and Attributes:

• Differentiator: He was a leading thirteenth-century Scottish magnate.[note 2] As the hereditary Lord of Galloway and Constable of Scotland, he was one of the most influential men in the Kingdom of Scotland and Irish Sea zone. Also an advisor to King John on the Magna Carta.
• Web Address: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_of_Galloway
• Web Address: https://poms.ac.uk/record/person/451/
• Web Address: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/usbiography/a/alanofgalloway.html
• Name: Alan fitz Roland
• Royalty & Nobility: Between 1200 and 1234; Lord of Galloway and Constable of Scotland
• _MILT: Between 1200 and 1234; Lord of Galloway. Alan was courted by the Scottish and English kings for his remarkable military might, and was noted in Norse saga-accounts as one of the greatest warriors of his time.
• Magna Carta: 1215; Alan was an advisor of John, King of England concerning Magna Carta.

Notes:

Alan of Galloway, a prominent figure in the 13th century, was a Scottish magnate known for his significant influence in the Kingdom of Scotland and the Irish Sea zone. Born before 1199, Alan was the eldest son of Roland, Lord of Galloway, and Helen de Morville. His lineage connected him to the kings of England and the Isles, positioning him as a key player in the political landscape of his time.

Alan's rise to prominence began around 1200, following his father's death, when he inherited the lordship of Galloway and the prestigious position of Constable of Scotland. This role, passed down from the Morvilles through his mother, placed him in charge of leading the king's royal forces, a testament to his military prowess and leadership.

Throughout his career, Alan demonstrated a keen ability to navigate the complex political environment of the era. He was an advisor to King John of England concerning the Magna Carta and played a significant role in King Alexander II of Scotland's ambitions in northern England during the turbulent period following the repudiation of the Magna Carta.

Alan's influence extended beyond Scotland. He was actively involved in the English colonization of Ulster, receiving a substantial grant in the region from the English king. This move not only served English interests but also bolstered the security of the Scottish realm. His involvement in Ulster and the Isles, regions under nominal Norwegian authority, even provoked a significant military response from King Hákon Hákonarson of Norway, highlighting the extent of his influence.

As the ruler of the semi-autonomous Lordship of Galloway, Alan was a figure of considerable military might, courted by both Scottish and English kings. He was recognized in Norse saga-accounts as one of the greatest warriors of his time. His military and political acumen was evident in his ability to serve both his liege lords - the kings of England and Scotland - successfully, up until the political situation in England began to deteriorate with King John facing increasing baronial resistance.

Alan's involvement in the negotiations of the Magna Carta in 1215 further underscores his significance. His name appears among the twenty-seven advisors in the preamble of the charter, indicating his role in counseling the king regarding this landmark document.

Alan's death in 1234 marked the end of his dynasty's rule over Galloway. Under Celtic custom, his illegitimate son could have succeeded him, but feudal Scottish law dictated that his nearest heirs were his daughters. This led to the partition of the lordship amongst them, an event that Alexander II used to further integrate Galloway into the Scottish realm.

Alan of Galloway's legacy is that of a powerful lord who navigated the complex political waters of his time with skill and acumen. His contributions to the history of Scotland and the British Isles during a period of significant upheaval and change are still recognized today.

Buried:
Dundrennan Abbey, a Cistercian religious house founded by his paternal great-grandfather

Died:
Recorded in the Annals of Ulster, the Chronicle of Melrose, and the Chronicle of Lanercost

Alan + Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]