Robert, Earl of Strathearn
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Robert of Strathearn, who ruled Strathearn
1223–1245, is the fourth known Mormaer
of Strathearn
, but of course this is simply a source problem and certainly does not mean that he actually was the fourth.
Robert was the fourth son of Mormaer Gille Brigte
. Not much is known of his reign, but we do know that in 1237 he travelled to York as part of the Scottish delegation who negotiated the Treaty of York
. It seems he largely confined himself to his comital demesne, which would explain his conspicuous absence from the records, despite a relatively long reign. By an unknown wife/wives, he had at least five children:
He died in 1245.
Strathearn
Strathearn or Strath Earn is the strath of the River Earn, in Scotland. It extends from Loch Earn in Perth and Kinross to the River Tay....
1223–1245, is the fourth known Mormaer
Mormaer
The title of Mormaer designates a regional or provincial ruler in the medieval Kingdom of the Scots. In theory, although not always in practice, a Mormaer was second only to the King of Scots, and the senior of a toisech.-Origin:...
of Strathearn
Strathearn
Strathearn or Strath Earn is the strath of the River Earn, in Scotland. It extends from Loch Earn in Perth and Kinross to the River Tay....
, but of course this is simply a source problem and certainly does not mean that he actually was the fourth.
Robert was the fourth son of Mormaer Gille Brigte
Gille Brigte, Earl of Strathearn
Gille Brigte of Strathearn is the third known Mormaer of Strathearn. He is one of the most famous of the Strathearn mormaers. He succeeded his father Ferchar in 1171. He is often known by the Francization of his name, Gilbert, or by various anglicizations, such as Gilbride, Gilbridge, etc...
. Not much is known of his reign, but we do know that in 1237 he travelled to York as part of the Scottish delegation who negotiated the Treaty of York
Treaty of York
The Treaty of York was an agreement between Henry III of England and Alexander II of Scotland, signed at York on 25 September 1237. It detailed the future status of several feudal properties and addressed other issues between the two kings, and indirectly marked the end of Scotland's attempts to...
. It seems he largely confined himself to his comital demesne, which would explain his conspicuous absence from the records, despite a relatively long reign. By an unknown wife/wives, he had at least five children:
- Maol Íosa IIMaol Íosa II, Earl of StrathearnMaol Íosa II of Strathearn who ruled Strathearn 1245–1271, is the fifth known Mormaer of Strathearn, but of course this is simply a source problem and in no way means that he actually was the fifth....
- Hugh
- Gilbert
- Annabelle, who married Sir John de Restalrig and Sir Patrick Graham of Kincardine
- Mary
He died in 1245.