Norreys
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Norreys may refer to various members of, or estates belonging to, a landed family chiefly seated in the English
counties of Berkshire
and Lancashire
and the Irish county of Cork.
The Norreys family were descendants of the prominent le Norreys family, who supposedly first appear in England
shortly after the Norman Invasion
(1066) with the arrival of William de Noers (William of Noyers), Steward
of William the Conqueror
. Geoffrey le Norreys, son of William de Noers, had lands that were eventually combined with the lands of one Ivo le Norreys (born c. 1090), under Geoffrey's son Hugh le Norreys. Ivo le Norreys was a messenger for the King of Norway, King Sigurd
, and first appears in records in 1122. No one is certain of the connection between Geoffrey le Norreys and Ivo le Norreys, though the two were most likely brothers or cousins. The combined properties included land in Cheshire
, Lancashire
, and Yorkshire
.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
counties of Berkshire
Berkshire
Berkshire is a historic county in the South of England. It is also often referred to as the Royal County of Berkshire because of the presence of the royal residence of Windsor Castle in the county; this usage, which dates to the 19th century at least, was recognised by the Queen in 1957, and...
and Lancashire
Lancashire
Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England. It takes its name from the city of Lancaster, and is sometimes known as the County of Lancaster. Although Lancaster is still considered to be the county town, Lancashire County Council is based in Preston...
and the Irish county of Cork.
The Norreys family were descendants of the prominent le Norreys family, who supposedly first appear in England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
shortly after the Norman Invasion
Norman conquest of England
The Norman conquest of England began on 28 September 1066 with the invasion of England by William, Duke of Normandy. William became known as William the Conqueror after his victory at the Battle of Hastings on 14 October 1066, defeating King Harold II of England...
(1066) with the arrival of William de Noers (William of Noyers), Steward
Lord Steward
The Lord Steward or Lord Steward of the Household, in England, is an important official of the Royal Household. He is always a peer. Until 1924, he was always a member of the Government...
of William the Conqueror
William I of England
William I , also known as William the Conqueror , was the first Norman King of England from Christmas 1066 until his death. He was also Duke of Normandy from 3 July 1035 until his death, under the name William II...
. Geoffrey le Norreys, son of William de Noers, had lands that were eventually combined with the lands of one Ivo le Norreys (born c. 1090), under Geoffrey's son Hugh le Norreys. Ivo le Norreys was a messenger for the King of Norway, King Sigurd
Sigurd I of Norway
Sigurd I Magnusson , also known as Sigurd the Crusader , was King of Norway from 1103 to 1130. His rule, together with his brother Eystein I of Norway , has been regarded by historians as a golden age for the medieval Kingdom of Norway...
, and first appears in records in 1122. No one is certain of the connection between Geoffrey le Norreys and Ivo le Norreys, though the two were most likely brothers or cousins. The combined properties included land in Cheshire
Cheshire
Cheshire is a ceremonial county in North West England. Cheshire's county town is the city of Chester, although its largest town is Warrington. Other major towns include Widnes, Congleton, Crewe, Ellesmere Port, Runcorn, Macclesfield, Winsford, Northwich, and Wilmslow...
, Lancashire
Lancashire
Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England. It takes its name from the city of Lancaster, and is sometimes known as the County of Lancaster. Although Lancaster is still considered to be the county town, Lancashire County Council is based in Preston...
, and Yorkshire
Yorkshire
Yorkshire is a historic county of northern England and the largest in the United Kingdom. Because of its great size in comparison to other English counties, functions have been increasingly undertaken over time by its subdivisions, which have also been subject to periodic reform...
.
Famous family members
- Baron NorreysBaron NorreysThe title Baron Norreys of Rycote has been created in the Peerage of England, by writ. The creation was for Henry Norris in 1572. The 2nd Baron Norreys was created Viscount Thame and Earl of Berkshire, both titles became extinct on his death...
of Rycote - Earl of AbingdonEarl of AbingdonEarl of Abingdon is a title in the Peerage of England. It was created on 30 November 1682 for James Bertie, 5th Baron Norreys of Rycote. He was the eldest son of Montagu Bertie, 2nd Earl of Lindsey by his second marriage to Bridget, 4th Baroness Norreys de Rycote, and the younger half-brother of...
whose secondary title is Baron NorreysBaron NorreysThe title Baron Norreys of Rycote has been created in the Peerage of England, by writ. The creation was for Henry Norris in 1572. The 2nd Baron Norreys was created Viscount Thame and Earl of Berkshire, both titles became extinct on his death...
of Rycote - Sir John Norreys (Esquire), Keeper of the Wardrobe for King Henry VI of England
- Alice NorreysAlice NorreysAlice, Lady Norreys was an English Lady of the Most Noble Order of the Garter....
, 15th century Lady of the GarterOrder of the GarterThe Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry, or knighthood, existing in England. The order is dedicated to the image and arms of St... - Sir William Norreys, 15th century Lancastrian soldier
- Sir John Norreys (usher), 16th century courtier and usher to members of the House of TudorTudor dynastyThe Tudor dynasty or House of Tudor was a European royal house of Welsh origin that ruled the Kingdom of England and its realms, including the Lordship of Ireland, later the Kingdom of Ireland, from 1485 until 1603. Its first monarch was Henry Tudor, a descendant through his mother of a legitimised...
- Sir Henry Norreys, 16th century courtier accused of adultery with Queen Anne BoleynAnne BoleynAnne Boleyn ;c.1501/1507 – 19 May 1536) was Queen of England from 1533 to 1536 as the second wife of Henry VIII of England and Marquess of Pembroke in her own right. Henry's marriage to Anne, and her subsequent execution, made her a key figure in the political and religious upheaval that was the...
- Henry Norris, 1st Baron NorreysHenry Norris, 1st Baron NorreysHenry Norris , Baron Norris belonged to an old Berkshire family, many members of which had held positions at the English court. He was the son of Sir Henry Norreys, who was beheaded for his supposed adultery with Queen Anne Boleyn, and Mary Fiennes Henry Norris (or Norreys), Baron Norris (15257...
, 16th century ambassador to France - Sir John NorreysJohn NorreysSir John Norreys , also frequently spelt John Norris, was an English soldier of a Berkshire family of court gentry, the son of Henry Norris, 1st Baron Norreys a lifelong friend of Queen Elizabeth....
, 16th century English soldier - Sir Edward NorreysEdward NorreysSir Edward Norreys was a 16th century Governor of Ostend and English Member of Parliament.Norreys was the third son of Henry Norris, 1st Baron Norreys and his wife, Lady Margery Williams, then of Wytham in Berkshire . He was elected as Member of Parliament for Abingdon in the Parliaments of...
, 16th century Governor of Ostend and English Member of Parliament
See also
- Hampstead NorreysHampstead NorreysHampstead Norreys is a village and civil parish in Berkshire, England.It is situated at on the River Pang, north of Newbury. As well as Hampstead Norreys itself, the parish includes the hamlets of Bothampstead, Eling and Wyld Court...
in Berkshire - Norreys EstateNorreys EstateThe Norreys Estate is a housing estate, part of the Dowlesgreen area of Wokingham in the English county of Berkshire, situated just east of the town centre....
at WokinghamWokinghamWokingham is a market town and civil parish in Berkshire in South East England about west of central London. It is about east-southeast of Reading and west of Bracknell. It spans an area of and, according to the 2001 census, has a population of 30,403...
in Berkshire - Yattendon CastleYattendon CastleYattendon Castle was a fortified manor house located in the civil parish of Yattendon, in the hundred of Faircross, in the English county of Berkshire.-History:...
in Berkshire - Ockwells ManorOckwellsOckwells Manor is a timber-framed 15th century manor house in the civil parish of Cox Green, adjoining Maidenhead, in the English county of Berkshire. It was previously in the parish of Bray....
in Berkshire - JephsonJephsonJephson may refer to various members of, or estates belonging to, a landed family chiefly seated in the English county of Hampshire and the Irish county Cork.The Gestson surname suggests this family were of Scandinavian descent....
- Mallow Castle in Cork, Ireland