Ranulf de Vaux of Gilsland facts for kids

Ranulf de Vaux, also known as Randolph or Ranulf de Vallibus, was an important English noble in the 1100s. He was the Lord of Triermain and later the Lord of Gilsland. He passed away in the year 1199.

Who Was Ranulf de Vaux?

Ranulf de Vaux was the second son of Hubert I de Vaux. Hubert was the Lord of Gilsland. Ranulf's mother was named Grecia.

Ranulf's Rise to Power

Ranulf became the Lord of Gilsland in 1195. He took over after his older brother, Robert, died. Robert did not have any children who lived to inherit his title.

Ranulf also confirmed some important decisions. He supported the founding of the Augustinian Lanercost Priory. He also confirmed gifts that his brother Robert had made to the priory.

His Family and Children

Ranulf de Vaux married a woman named Alicia. Her family background is not known.

Together, Ranulf and Alicia had two children:

• Robert de Vaux married a woman named Johanna. They had children of their own.
• Grecia de Vaux

Ranulf de Vaux died in 1199. His son, Robert, became the next Lord of Gilsland.