The Earl of Ulster is a title in the peerage of Ireland, historically associated with the province of Ulster. It was first created in 1177 for Hugh de Lacy, a prominent Anglo-Norman lord. The title has been held by various noble families over the centuries and has significant historical importance in Irish and British history. The title is currently dormant, meaning there is no active holder. The last person to hold the title was Henry FitzAlan-Howard, who died in 1992. The Earl of Ulster is also linked to the Order of the Garter, one of the oldest and most prestigious orders of chivalry in England.