TOLLEMACHE
Recorded variant spellings include Tolle MacHe, Tolle Mache
Tollemache
Tollemache is an English surname of Norman origin, derived from the Old French name "Talemache," which possibly means "cut cheek" or "crooked jaw," indicating a physical characteristic of an ancestor of the Tollemache family.
History and Origins
The Tollemache family traces its roots to Hugh le Talemache, who is documented in the Domesday Book of 1086, an ancient survey of English landowners commissioned by William the Conqueror. The family established itself as prominent landowners in the counties of Cheshire and Suffolk.
Family Estates
The Tollemache family acquired considerable estates over the centuries, including Helmingham Hall in Suffolk, which has been the family's seat since the 15th century. Helmingham Hall is renowned for its beautiful gardens and historical architecture.
Notable Members
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Sir Lionel Tollemache (1708-1770): An English landowner and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Orford.
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Hon. Fritz Tollemache (1869-1939): A British Army officer and sportsman who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.
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Valentine Tollemache, 8th Earl of Dysart (1892-1975): A British peer and soldier who succeeded to the Earldom of Dysart in 1935.
Legacy
The Tollemache family has left a lasting legacy in British history through their contributions to politics, the military, and the arts. The surname Tollemache continues to be borne by descendants of the family, maintaining a link to their ancestral heritage.
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There are approximately 90 people named Tollemache in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Tollemache.
Famous people named Tollemache
- Timothy Tollemache, 5th Baron Tollemache - Baron
- Edward Tollemache - Noble
- Mortimer Tollemache - Cricketer (1872 to 1950)
- Sir Lionel Tollemache, 1st Baronet - Baronet (1562 to 1621)
- Bentley Lyonel John Tollemache, 3rd Baron Tollemache - Peer of the United Kingdom (1883 to 1955)
- Hugh Tollemache - Rector of Harrington, Northants; British Anglican priest (1802 to 1890)
- Humphry Tollemache - (1897 to 1990)
- Wilbraham Spencer Tollemache - High Sheriff of Cheshire (1807 to 1890)
- Algernon Tollemache - Politician (1805 to 1892)
- Lyonel Tollemache - Baronet (1854 to 1952)
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