Ivo Taillebois

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Ivo Taillebois (1036–1094) was a powerful Norman nobleman in 11th Century England.

The name Taillebose or Taillebois, signifies a 'Woodcutter'. Ivo was the third son of Renfrid Taillibois, whose issue was as follows:

1. Ralph Taillebois of Bedford
2. William Taillebois of Lincoln
3. Ivo Taillebois
4. Gilbert Fitz Renfrid

Ivo was among the followers of Duke William of Normandy who invaded England in 1066. He shared in the distribution of lands among the Norman Barons, and received the lordship of Kendal as his allotment of the spoils. It consisted of a large portion of Northern Lancashire and Southern Westmorland. He married Lucy, probable daughter of Turold, Sheriff of Lincoln^[1] and subsequently Countess of Chester, from whom he received all her ancient family domains, thus making him one of the most influential nobles in England in his day.

Ivo de Taillebois is also represented as being a brother to Fulk, Count of Anjou, France^{[citation needed]}. He is an ancestor of William Lancaster who is one of the earliest known users of the surname Lancaster.

[edit] Trivia

Ivo Taillebois appears as a character in Charles Kingsley's novel on Hereward the Wake.

[edit] Sources

1. ^ Keats-Rohan, Katharine S B. Antecessor Noster: The Parentage of Countess Lucy made plain. Prosopon Newsletter Issue 2 (1995). Retrieved on 2006-11-02.