Lupton family

The Lupton family is of Yorkshire origin and achieved prominence in ecclesiastical and academic circles in England in the 16th century through the fame of Roger Lupton, provost of Eton College and chaplain to Henry VIII. By the Georgian era, the family's fame was cemented in Leeds. Described in the city's archives as "landed gentry, a political and business dynasty", they had become successful woollen cloth merchants and manufacturers who flourished during the Industrial Revolution and traded throughout northern Europe, the Americas and Australia.

Member of Parliament, Arnold Lupton and other members of the family contributed to the political life of both the UK and to the civic life of Leeds well into the 20th century. Several members were close to the British Royal Family and philanthropic. Some were Lord Mayors of Leeds and progressive in their views. They were associated with the Church of England and the Unitarian church. The Lupton Residences of the University of Leeds are named after members of the family and law firm DLA Piper was established by solicitor Sir Charles Lupton as Dibb-Lupton.

The Luptons are the paternal ancestors of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge; her great-grandmother, Olive Christiana Lupton, married Richard Noel Middleton and members of the Lupton family were guests at her wedding to Prince William.

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