Sentence examples for granted lordship from inspiring English sources
Although denied succession to all the lands of the Gall-Gaidhil, he was granted lordship over Carrick in the north-west.
They were granted the lordship of Furness by Stephen (ruled 1135 54), and the abbey became one of the richest in England.
For his concurrence in this matter, the bishop of Clermont, Robert I (1195 1227), was granted the lordship of the town of Clermont, which subsequently became a countship (to be distinguished from the countship of Clermont-en-Beauvaisis).
He was also granted the lordship of Ireland (1177), which he visited from April to late 1185, committing youthful political indiscretions from which he acquired a reputation for reckless irresponsibility.
Soon after his coronation, Richard granted the lordship of the Peak, including the castle, to his brother John.
The first mention of Walter in the historical record is when he was granted the lordship of Netherwent, including Chepstow Castle beside the River Wye, by King Henry I of England.
In order to retain their favour, the Trastámara kings granted them vast territorial lordships as well as lordships over some of the principal municipalities.
In June 1453, Somerset was granted custody of the lordship of Glamorgan – part of the Despenser heritage held by Warwick until then – and open conflict broke out between the two men.
Hugh de Lacy was granted (c. March 1172) the lordship of Meath for the service of 50 knights and was left as constable of Dublin and justiciar when Henry returned to England in April 1172.
The lordship of Douglas was granted to the Earl of Angus.
