Powys-Lybbe Forbears - Person Sheet
Powys-Lybbe Forbears - Person Sheet
NameLambert Count of Lens 
[60, Huntingdon art, Vol VI, p. 639], [80, Wife, Adelais Comitissa de Albamaria, p. 124]
[60, Huntingdon art, Vol VI, p. 639], [80, Wife, Adelais Comitissa de Albamaria, p. 124]Death1054, Slain in battle of Phalampin, France
General3rd s.
FatherEustace I (-1046)
MotherMatilda of Louvain
Spouses
1Adelaide (or Adeliz) Countess of Aumale [60, Huntingdon art, Vol VI, p. 639], [60, Vol XII/1, Appx K], [60, Aumale art, Vol 1, p.350 seq], [60, William I's siblings, Vol II/1, Appx K, pp. 33-4], [80, Adelais Comitissa de Albamaria, p. 124]
[60, Huntingdon art, Vol VI, p. 639], [60, Vol XII/1, Appx K], [60, Aumale art, Vol 1, p.350 seq], [60, William I's siblings, Vol II/1, Appx K, pp. 33-4], [80, Adelais Comitissa de Albamaria, p. 124]FatherRobert I (The Magnificent) Duke of Normandy (-ca1035)
MotherHerleve
ChildrenJudith (ca1055->1086)
Notes for Lambert Count of Lens
His father was Eustace I, count of Boulogne, which comity was held by his descendants for a couple of centuries. His mother was probably Matilda de Louvain, dau. of Lambert, Count of Lovain.
After Lambert’s death in 1054, Lens reverted to his eldest brother Eustace II, count of Boulogne.
After Lambert’s death in 1054, Lens reverted to his eldest brother Eustace II, count of Boulogne.
Armorial Blazon notes for Lambert Count of Lens
None, though might have one ascribed to him after heraldry invented, a century after his death.
The counts of Boulogne used Or three torteaux, which is the same as used by the Courtenays in England.
In Reitstap’s Supplement to Armorie General”, vol 3, p. 148, there is:
LENS--Hainaut.
Trois lions couronnes
(Sceau de J de L. 1295)
______________________
The counts of Boulogne used Or three torteaux, which is the same as used by the Courtenays in England.
In Reitstap’s Supplement to Armorie General”, vol 3, p. 148, there is:
LENS--Hainaut.
Trois lions couronnes
(Sceau de J de L. 1295)
______________________