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De Courcey
DeCourcy, DeCourcey, De Courcy, or De Courcey is a surname. People with the surname include: ;DeCourcy/De Courcy * Affreca de Courcy (late 12th-/early 13th century), noblewoman from the Kingdom of the Isles * Alfred De Courcy (1866–1931), Birmingham whistle maker * Anya De Courcy (born 1997), Trinidadian footballer * Bob DeCourcy (1927–2012), Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender * Brigie de Courcy (fl. 2000s–2010s), Irish television producer * Charles DeCourcy (1857–1924), justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court * Frédéric de Courcy (1796–1862), French dramatist, poet and chansonnier * Henri Roussel de Courcy (1827–1887), French divisional general * Jim de Courcy (1927–2000), Australian cricketer * John de Courcy (1150–1219), Anglo-Norman knight who arrived in Ireland in 1176 * William de Courcy (other), various people ;DeCourcey/De Courcey * Jamie de Courcey (fl. 1990s–2020s), English actor * Matt DeCourcey (born 1983), Canadian Liber ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Affreca De Courcy
Affreca de Courcy or Affrica Guðrøðardóttir was a late 12th-/early 13th century noblewoman. She was the daughter of Godred Olafsson, King of the Isles, a member of the Crovan dynasty. In the late 12th century she married John de Courcy. Affrica is noted for religious patronage in Northern Ireland. Family background Affreca was the daughter of Godred Olafsson (, a member of the Crovan dynasty. Godred ruled the Kingdom of the Isles. She is not to be confused with her grandmother Affrica of Galloway, Queen of Man Anglo-Norman Ireland A significant era in the history of Ireland was the Norman invasion of Ireland by English or Anglo-Norman adventurers in 12th century Gaelic Ireland. Flanagan 2005: pp. 17–19. In 1166, the once powerful King of Leinster, Dermot MacMurrough (d. 1171), was forced from Ireland by his rivals. With the consent of Henry, Mac Murchada sought the aid of Henry's vassals in Wales and England. Through his daughter Aoife MacMurrough (''fl.'' 1189) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |