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'''Hugh de Lacy''' (1020-1049) was the founder of a [[Normans|Norman]] noble family of [[de Lacy]] originating from [[Lassy, Calvados|Lassy (Calvados)]].
'''Hugh de Lacy''' (1020-1049) was the founder of a [[Normans|Norman]] noble family of [[de Lacy]] originating from [[Lassy, Calvados|Lassy (Calvados)]].



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For the historical Irish figure see: Hugh de Lacy, Lord of Meath

Hugh de Lacy (1020-1049) was the founder of a Norman noble family of de Lacy originating from Lassy (Calvados).

The descendents of Hugh de Lacy left Normandy and came to Saxon England with William the Conqueror in 1066, to become major landowners in the North of England.