House of Aumale
| House of Aumale Maison d’Aumale | |
|---|---|
| Noble house | |
Attributed arms of the Counts of Aumale: Or, a lion rampant azure. | |
| Country | France, later also England |
| Founded | c. 1069 |
| Founder | Guérin of Aumale |
| Titles | Count of Aumale |
| Cadet branches | House of Ponthieu |
The House of Aumale was a medieval noble dynasty based in the County of Aumale in eastern Normandy, later extending its influence into England. It originated around 1069 when William the Conqueror granted the county to his half-sister, Adelaide of Normandy, and her husband. Their son, Guérin, Count of Aumale, became the founder of the dynasty. Through strategic marriages and inheritance, the house became closely linked to the House of Ponthieu and played a role in Anglo-Norman politics.