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Andrew Moray (Anglo-Norman: Andreu de Moray; Latin: Andreas de Moravia), also known as Andrew de Moray, Andrew of Moray, or Andrew Murray, an esquire. He became one of Scotland's leaders during the First Scottish War of Independence, initially raising a small band of supporters at Avoch Castle in early summer 1297 to fight King Edward I of England
Andrew Murray, also known as Andrew Moray, Andrew of Moray, or just Moray, lived from around 1270 to 1297. With William Wallace he jointly led the revolt that culminated in the Scottish victory over the English at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297, and he was the father of Sir Andrew Murray, who served as Guardian of Scotland for periods in ...
Andrew Moray is one of the largest heroes of the Wars for Scottish Independence. Unfortunately, his name is not known nearly as well today as it should be. Also known as Andrew de Moray, Andrew of Moray and Andrew Murray, he was the son of a northern nobleman who became a vital and important military leader during the Scottish-English wars of ...
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Andrew Moray is an unsung hero of the Scottish Wars of Independence, often overshadowed by his ally, William Wallace. Whilst Wallace inspired rebellion against the English occupation of Scotland in the south-west, Moray led a relentless and carefully executed rebellion in the north-east.
The Battle of Stirling Bridge (Scottish Gaelic: Blàr Drochaid Shruighlea) was fought during the First War of Scottish Independence. On 11 September 1297, the forces of Andrew Moray and William Wallace defeated the combined English forces of John de Warenne, 6th Earl of Surrey, and Hugh de Cressingham near Stirling, on the River Forth.
- 11 September 1297
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Sir Andrew Murray (1298–1338), also known as Sir Andrew Moray, or Sir Andrew de Moray, was a Scottish military and political leader who supported King David II of Scotland against Edward Balliol and King Edward III of England during the Second War of Scottish Independence.
In this gripping video, we dive deep into the remarkable life and legacy of Andrew Moray, a figure often overshadowed by more famous names in the Scottish In...
