Blessed Ela Of Lacock

Blessed Ela of Lacock, also known as Ela of Laycock, Ela of Salisbury, or Ella, was born in 1187 in Amesbury, Wiltshire, England. She was the daughter of William FitzPatrick, 2nd Earl of Salisbury, and Eléonore de Vitré. As a member of the English nobility, Ela enjoyed a privileged upbringing and received a comprehensive education.