Geoffrey de Geneville was a notable figure in medieval England, born around 1225 in France. He became a prominent landowner and served as a baron in the English nobility. De Geneville was known for his loyalty to the English crown and played a significant role in the political landscape of the time. He married Maud de Lacy, the daughter of the powerful Earl of Lincoln, which further strengthened his influence. De Geneville was involved in various military campaigns and held several important positions, including that of a justice in Ireland. His legacy includes the establishment of the Geneville family as significant landholders in England.