George Munro, 5th Baron of Foulis
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George Munro, 5th Baron of Foulis was the seventh tradition
al chief of the Scottish
, Clan Munro
.
There is no longer any existing contemporary evidence for George's existence, however according to early 18th century historian Alexander Nisbet
there was once proof of his existence. Nisbet, was known as a reliable and careful scholar and usually provided a source if possible. In this case he cites a charter which he says was received by George Munro from the Earl of Sutherland
during the reign of King Alexander II of Scotland
. Nisbet claims the charter to have read as: Clarissimo & fidelissimo Confanguineo Georgio Munro de Foules. Unfortunately this charter cannot now be traced.
George Munro, 5th Baron of Foulis also appears a few years later on the Munro Tree 1734
Late 19th century author Alexander Mackenzie also mentions this George Munro. However he states that George was merely a witness to this charter from William, Earl of Sutherland to the Archdeacon of Moray, dated 1232 -1237 and concludes that this confirms the tradition that Hugh Freskyn
who was the grandfather of William, Earl of Sutherland bore the same relation to George Munro of Fowlis. However MacKenzie only quotes Nisbet's work as a source, which has been above already mentioned. Mackenzie gives the same charter reading provided by Nisbet, only the spelling of George differs: Clarissimo & fidelissimo Confanguineo Georgis Munro de Foules.
Mackenzie goes on to say that George received all of his Ross-shire
lands in a charter before 1249 during the reign of Alexander II and that George died in 1269, although this is not mentioned by Nisbet.
George was succeeded by his son Robert Munro, 6th Baron of Foulis
.
Tradition
A tradition is a ritual, belief or object passed down within a society, still maintained in the present, with origins in the past. Common examples include holidays or impractical but socially meaningful clothes , but the idea has also been applied to social norms such as greetings...
al chief of the Scottish
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
, Clan Munro
Clan Munro
-Origins:The main traditional origin of the clan is that the Munros came from Ireland and settled in Scotland in the 11th century and that they fought as mercenary soldiers under the Earl of Ross who defeated Viking invaders in Rosshire...
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There is no longer any existing contemporary evidence for George's existence, however according to early 18th century historian Alexander Nisbet
Alexander Nisbet
Alexander Nisbet is one of the most important authors on Scottish heraldry. He is still much-cited, and his publications are still in print after nearly 300 years....
there was once proof of his existence. Nisbet, was known as a reliable and careful scholar and usually provided a source if possible. In this case he cites a charter which he says was received by George Munro from the Earl of Sutherland
Earl of Sutherland
Earl of Sutherland is a title in the Peerage of Scotland. It was created circa 1230 for William de Moravia. The Earl of Sutherland is also the Chief of Clan Sutherland...
during the reign of King Alexander II of Scotland
Alexander II of Scotland
Alexander II was King of Scots from1214 to his death.-Early life:...
. Nisbet claims the charter to have read as: Clarissimo & fidelissimo Confanguineo Georgio Munro de Foules. Unfortunately this charter cannot now be traced.
George Munro, 5th Baron of Foulis also appears a few years later on the Munro Tree 1734
Late 19th century author Alexander Mackenzie also mentions this George Munro. However he states that George was merely a witness to this charter from William, Earl of Sutherland to the Archdeacon of Moray, dated 1232 -1237 and concludes that this confirms the tradition that Hugh Freskyn
Freskin
Freskin was a minor nobleman active in the reign of King David I of Scotland. His name appears only in a charter by King William to Freskin's son, William, granting Strathbrock in West Lothian and Duffus, Kintrae, and other lands in Moray, "which his father held in the time of King David"...
who was the grandfather of William, Earl of Sutherland bore the same relation to George Munro of Fowlis. However MacKenzie only quotes Nisbet's work as a source, which has been above already mentioned. Mackenzie gives the same charter reading provided by Nisbet, only the spelling of George differs: Clarissimo & fidelissimo Confanguineo Georgis Munro de Foules.
Mackenzie goes on to say that George received all of his Ross-shire
Ross-shire
Ross-shire is an area in the Highland Council Area in Scotland. The name is now used as a geographic or cultural term, equivalent to Ross. Until 1889 the term denoted a county of Scotland, also known as the County of Ross...
lands in a charter before 1249 during the reign of Alexander II and that George died in 1269, although this is not mentioned by Nisbet.
George was succeeded by his son Robert Munro, 6th Baron of Foulis
Robert Munro, 6th Baron of Foulis
Robert Munro, 6th Baron of Foulis was the 8th traditional chief of the Scottish Highland, Clan Munro.Robert is said to have been the son of George Munro, 5th Baron of Foulis who he succeeded in 1269....
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