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Walter de Lacy, Lord of Meath

c. 1172–1241 · 13th century

Walter de Lacy was an Anglo-Norman baron and Lord of Meath in Ireland, son of Hugh de Lacy. He lost his Irish lands in a conflict with King John in 1210 but recovered the lordship and held it until his death in 1241, after which Meath was divided between his granddaughters.

Walter de Lacy, Lord of Meath
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Lordship of Meath

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