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Thomas Randolph, Earl of Moray (c. 1285 – 20 July 1332) was a soldier and diplomat in the Wars of Scottish Independence, who later served as regent of Scotland. He was a nephew of Robert the Bruce, who created him as the first earl of Moray.
Jan 7, 2024 · Thomas Randolph, 1st Earl of Moray: Also Known As: "Sir Thomas Randolph", "Regent of Scotland" Birthdate: circa 1288: Birthplace: Stranith (Nithsdale), Dumfriesshire, Scotland: Death: July 20, 1332 (39-48) Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland (Killed at Battle of Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland) Immediate Family:
Jul 20, 1998 · Thomas Randolph, 1st earl of Moray (died July 20, 1332, Musselburgh, Midlothian, Scot.) was the nephew of King Robert I the Bruce of Scotland and a leading military commander in Robert’s successful struggle to gain independence from English rule; later he was regent for Robert’s young son and successor, David II (reigned 1329–71).
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Jan 24, 2023 · Explore genealogy for Thomas (Randolph) First Earl of Moray born bef. 1278 Stranith, Dumfriesshire, Scotland died 1332 Musselburgh, Scotland including ancestors + descendants + 3 photos + 4 genealogist comments + more in the free family tree community.
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In 1312 Robert I re-established the Earldom of Moray for his nephew, Thomas Randolph, 1st Earl of Moray. The new earldom included all of the old province and the crown lands of the Laich or coastal area of Moray.
In this article the structure and exercise of power in Moray under the first earl, Thomas Randolph is discussed. This paper demonstrates that the earl’s building ties with influential local families and utilising the pre-existing informal political network and formal royal administrative systems, were as crucial for the governance of his ...
Thomas Randolph, 1st earl of Moray - Encyclopedia. MORAY,' THOMAS RANDOLPH, 1ST Earl Of (d. 1332)r Scottish warrior and statesman, was the only son of Thomas Randolph of Nithsdale, who had been chamberlain of Scotland, and through his mother Lady Isabel Bruce he was nephew to, King Robert the Bruce.
