Patrick II, Earl of Dunbar
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Patrick II called "5th Earl of Dunbar
", lord of Beanley
, was a 13th century Anglo
-Scottish
noble, and one of the leading figures during the reign of King Alexander II of Scotland
.
Said to be aged forty-six at the time of his father's death, this Patrick was the eldest son of Patrick I, Earl of Dunbar
and Ada, daughter of King William of Scotland
. He probably succeeded to his father's lands some time before the latter's death on December 31, 1232, as his father was elderly and had been ill for some time.
He renounced his claim to some disputed Marches in lower Lauderdale
to the monks of Melrose
, and in 1235 he, with Adam, Abbot of Melrose, and Gilbert, Bishop of Galloway
, led an expedition against an uprising in Galloway
. He accompanied King Alexander II of Scotland
to York
and was a witness and guarantor to the treaty with King Henry II of England
, in 1237.
Shortly after 1242 the Earl of Dunbar was sent to subdue the rebellious Thane of Argyll
. The Earl held first rank among the twenty-four barons who guaranteed the Treaty of Peace with England in 1244.
Holinshed relates, he accompanied Lindsay of Glenesk, and Stewart of Dundonald to crusade, where he died in 1249 at the siege of Damietta in Egypt
.
Before 1213, he married Euphemia (d. 1267 at Whittingehame
), whom historians had previously believed to be daughter of Walter FitzAlan, 3rd High Steward High Steward of Scotland
and lord of Kyle
, Strathgryfe
and Bute
.
Euphemia's father was, however, certainly not Walter FitzAlan.
Issue by Euphemia:
Earl of Dunbar
The title Earl of Dunbar, also called Earl of Lothian or Earl of March, was the head of a comital lordship in south-eastern Scotland between the early 12th century and the early 15th century. The first man to use the title of Earl in this earldom was Gospatric II, Earl of Lothian, son of Gospatric,...
", lord of Beanley
Beanley
Beanley is a village in Northumberland, in England. It is situated to the north-west of Alnwick, near Eglingham.- Governance :Beanley is in the parliamentary constituency of Berwick-upon-Tweed....
, was a 13th century Anglo
English people
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-Scottish
Gaels
The Gaels or Goidels are speakers of one of the Goidelic Celtic languages: Irish, Scottish Gaelic, and Manx. Goidelic speech originated in Ireland and subsequently spread to western and northern Scotland and the Isle of Man....
noble, and one of the leading figures 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:...
.
Said to be aged forty-six at the time of his father's death, this Patrick was the eldest son of Patrick I, Earl of Dunbar
Patrick I, Earl of Dunbar
Patrick I , Earl of Dunbar and lord of Beanley, was a 13th century Anglo-Scottish noble.He was the eldest son of Waltheof, Earl of Dunbar and Alina, and succeeded to his father's titles upon the latter's death in 1182....
and Ada, daughter of King William of Scotland
William I of Scotland
William the Lion , sometimes styled William I, also known by the nickname Garbh, "the Rough", reigned as King of the Scots from 1165 to 1214...
. He probably succeeded to his father's lands some time before the latter's death on December 31, 1232, as his father was elderly and had been ill for some time.
He renounced his claim to some disputed Marches in lower Lauderdale
Lauderdale
Lauderdale, denoting "dale of the river Leader", is the dale and region around that river in south-eastern Scotland.It can also refer to:-People:*Earls of Lauderdale*Lord Lauderdale, member of The Cabal of Charles II of England-Place names:Australia...
to the monks of Melrose
Melrose Abbey
Melrose Abbey is a Gothic-style abbey in Melrose, Scotland. It was founded in 1136 by Cistercian monks, on the request of King David I of Scotland. It was headed by the Abbot or Commendator of Melrose. Today the abbey is maintained by Historic Scotland...
, and in 1235 he, with Adam, Abbot of Melrose, and Gilbert, Bishop of Galloway
Bishop of Galloway
The Bishop of Galloway, also called the Bishop of Whithorn, was the eccesiastical head of the Diocese of Galloway, said to have been founded by Saint Ninian in the mid-5th century. The subsequent Anglo-Saxon bishopric was founded in the late 7th century or early 8th century, and the first known...
, led an expedition against an uprising in Galloway
Galloway
Galloway is an area in southwestern Scotland. It usually refers to the former counties of Wigtownshire and Kirkcudbrightshire...
. He accompanied King Alexander II of Scotland
Alexander II of Scotland
Alexander II was King of Scots from1214 to his death.-Early life:...
to York
York
York is a walled city, situated at the confluence of the Rivers Ouse and Foss in North Yorkshire, England. The city has a rich heritage and has provided the backdrop to major political events throughout much of its two millennia of existence...
and was a witness and guarantor to the treaty with King Henry II of England
Henry II of England
Henry II ruled as King of England , Count of Anjou, Count of Maine, Duke of Normandy, Duke of Aquitaine, Duke of Gascony, Count of Nantes, Lord of Ireland and, at various times, controlled parts of Wales, Scotland and western France. Henry, the great-grandson of William the Conqueror, was the...
, in 1237.
Shortly after 1242 the Earl of Dunbar was sent to subdue the rebellious Thane of Argyll
Argyll
Argyll , archaically Argyle , is a region of western Scotland corresponding with most of the part of ancient Dál Riata that was located on the island of Great Britain, and in a historical context can be used to mean the entire western coast between the Mull of Kintyre and Cape Wrath...
. The Earl held first rank among the twenty-four barons who guaranteed the Treaty of Peace with England in 1244.
Holinshed relates, he accompanied Lindsay of Glenesk, and Stewart of Dundonald to crusade, where he died in 1249 at the siege of Damietta in Egypt
Egypt
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.
Before 1213, he married Euphemia (d. 1267 at Whittingehame
Whittingehame
Whittingehame is a parish with a small village in East Lothian, Scotland, about halfway between Haddington and Dunbar, and near East Linton. The area is on the slopes of the Lammermuir Hills...
), whom historians had previously believed to be daughter of Walter FitzAlan, 3rd High Steward High Steward of Scotland
Walter Stewart, 3rd High Steward of Scotland
Walter, Steward of Dundonald was 3rd hereditary High Steward of Scotland and Justiciar of Scotia.He was the eldest son of Alan fitz Walter, 2nd High Steward of Scotland by his second wife Alesta, daughter of Morggán, Earl of Mar...
and lord of Kyle
Kyle
Kyle may refer to:* KYLE, a Fox network affiliate* Kyle , a Scottish masculine given name * Kyle , a surname of Scottish origin* Kyle, Ayrshire, Scotland* Kyle, Indiana, United States...
, Strathgryfe
Strathgryfe
Strathgryffe or Gryffe Valley is a strath or wide valley centred on the River Gryffe in the west central Lowlands of Scotland....
and Bute
Isle of Bute
Bute is an island in the Firth of Clyde in Scotland. Formerly part of the county of Buteshire, it now constitutes part of the council area of Argyll and Bute. Its resident population was 7,228 in April 2001.-Geography:...
.
Euphemia's father was, however, certainly not Walter FitzAlan.
Issue by Euphemia:
- Patrick, 7th Earl of Dunbar.
- Isabel de Dunbar, who married Roger FitzJohn, of Warkworth, NorthumberlandWarkworth, NorthumberlandWarkworth is a village in Northumberland, England. It is probably best known for its well-preserved medieval castle, church and hermitage. At the time of the 2001 census, the population of Warkworth was 1,493.-Geography:...
son of John FitzRobertJohn FitzRobertJohn FitzRobert is listed as one of the Surety Barons in Magna Carta where he is described as Lord of Warkworth Castle. He married Ada de Boliol, ca. 1218, daughter of Hugh de Balliol and Cecily de Fontaines. His son was Roger FitzJohn, Lord of Warkworth, who married Isabel de Dunbar daughter of...
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).