Hon. George Mentz JD MBA CWM: A Legacy of Stewardship, Nature, and
Nobility
A Life Devoted to Environmentalism and Forest Preservation
Commissioner George Mentz, JD MBA CWM, stands not only as a distinguished legal scholar,
international lawyer, and educator—but also as a dedicated environmentalist and steward of the land. As the Lord
of the Bailiwick and Forest of Ennerdale, one of the largest privately held manorial territories in all England,
Mentz has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to tree planting and farming, environmental sustainability, and the
protection of ancient woodlands and wildlife habitats.
His work includes reforestation initiatives, conservation of native species, and the responsible
management of rural estates. Mentz has led efforts to preserve the fragile ecosystems of Cumbria and has taken
active roles in tree planting, land restoration, and promoting sustainable land-use practices. The forest
estates are maintained not only for heritage and beauty but as a living legacy for future generations—honoring
the sacred bond between humanity and nature.
A Gaelic Heritage Rooted in the Land
Mentz’s environmental values are deeply intertwined with his ancestral heritage. A descendant of
ancient clans and noble houses of Northwestern England, Cumbria, and the southwestern Scottish Isles, his
bloodline is a living testament to the kings, chieftains, warriors, and sovereigns who once ruled and protected
the very lands he now stewards.
His lineage traces back to Somerled, the Progenitor King of the Isles, and the McConnell Lords
of the Isles, guardians of Gaelic sovereignty in Argyll and the Hebrides. As a hereditary descendant of the High
Stewards of Scotland, Kings James I through IV, and the famed Robert the Bruce, Mentz carries forward the
traditions of leadership, justice, and resilience.
Among his sovereign and noble ancestors:
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Somerled, Progenitor King of the Isles
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McConnell, Lords of the Isles
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Robert II Stewart, 7th High Steward & King of Scotland
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Walter Stewart, 6th Hereditary High Steward
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James I–IV, Kings of Scotland
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Joan Beaufort, Queen of Scotland
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Walter FitzAlan of Dundonald, 3rd High Steward
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Sir Archibald “The Tyneman” Douglas, 1st Regent of Scotland
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Robert I Bruce, King of Scots
And from Europe’s greatest royal dynasties:
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Von Habsburgs, Von Hohenzollerns, and Von Brandenburgs
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Kings of Poland, Hungary, Sweden, France, Austria, and Germany
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Holy Roman Emperors
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Descendants of the Julio-Claudian Emperors of Rome
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Earls and Dukes of Roxburghe, Argyll, Kent, Norfolk, Buchan,
Carrick, Wigton, Northumberland, and many more
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King Christian of Denmark and Norway
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Mary van Egmond von Scotland, Regent for James III
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Lady Mary of the Two Marys, royal regent and political leader
This remarkable heritage places Counselor Mentz in a rare position: a modern-day legal scholar
and civil servant who also serves as a living symbol of Europe’s ancient and noble bloodlines. In reviving the
ceremonial and cultural aspects of chieftainship and manorial tradition, Mentz honors the enduring legacy of the
Celtic and Gaelic lines and their connection to the land and people.
Continuing the Legacy
Today, through his stewardship of the Ennerdale Bailiwick and Forest, Commissioner Mentz blends modern environmental
responsibility with ancient traditions of land guardianship. Whether planting trees, preserving the rights
of citizens, or revitalizing ceremonial roles within the Court Leet and manorial system, Mentz remains
devoted to the principles of ecological harmony and service.
As a public servant, scholar, and environmentalist, George Mentz embodies a rare union of past and present—a man whose roots lie
deep in the soil of Europe’s ancient forests, and whose vision reaches toward a sustainable and noble
future.
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