William de Valognes facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sir William de Valognes Lord Chamberlain of Scotland Baron of Panmure
Arms of William de Valognes Paly wavy of six argent and gules
Died	1219
Resting place	Melrose Abbey
Spouse(s)	Lora de Quincy
Children	Christina de Valognes Lora de Valognes Isabel de Valognes
Parent(s)	Philip de Valognes

William de Valognes was an important person in Scotland a long time ago. He was also known as William de Valoynes. His father was Philip de Valognes. William became a powerful official called the High Chamberlain for King Alexander II. This was a very important job in the royal court.

William also owned large areas of land, called baronies, in Panmure and Benvie. These lands were first given to his father by King William the Lion. When his father passed away in 1215, William took over these lands. William de Valognes passed away in 1219 and was buried at Melrose Abbey.

Family Life

William de Valognes married a woman named Lora de Quincy. Her father was Saer de Quincy, 1st Earl of Winchester. William and Lora had three daughters:

• Christina de Valognes: She married Peter Maule of Fowlis. Through their marriage, the lands of Panmure and Benvie became part of the Maule family.
• Lora de Valognes: She married Henry de Balliol. This marriage meant that the important job of Lord Chamberlain of Scotland later passed to the Balliol family.
• Isabel de Valognes: She married David Comyn. The Barony of Kilbride then became part of the Comyn family.