People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

William (II), earl of Sutherland (d.1306/7)

Biography
William was the son of William (d.1248), son of Hugh Freskin, and became second earl of Sutherland by 1263. He died between April 1306 and September 1307. [http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/54333]
Floruits
1269 × 1296
Related Place
SUT (Sutherland)
Family connections
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Total number of associated factoids: 37

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Date Short Summary Role Witnesses Source
10 Jan. 1275 X 8 Nov. 1291 Gift of Coniecleugh and 'Ruthtrelen' in Strathbogie (ABD) named person (transaction) Adam Murray, knight (d.1309); John of Stirling, knight (son of Alexander lord of Stirling); Simon, prior of Pluscarden (fl.1280-86); William (II), earl of Ross (d.1323); William (II), earl of Sutherland (d.1306/7); William of Dallas, knight; William of Leighton; William of Rathen, prior of Urquhart 3/414/14 (Moray Reg., C.O., no. 8 )
22 Sept. 1275 * Gift (agreement) of a davoch at Unes, Littleferry and presentation of a chaplain in Dornoch Cathedral with 5 marks Party 2 4/15/10 (Bannatyne Misc., no. 2)
22 Sept. 1275 Agreement between Archibald, bishop of Caithness, and William, earl of Sutherland Party 2 4/15/10 (Bannatyne Misc., no. 2)
22 Sept. 1275 * Grant (concedo, agreement) of lands in Sutherland (named) Party 2 4/15/10 (Bannatyne Misc., no. 2)
5 Feb. 1284 Obligation to acknowledge Margaret, the Maid of Norway, as legitimate heir of Alexander III Addressor 4/42/5 (Foedera, i, II, 638)
1290 X 1291 Obligation to assist Robert Bruce with advice and power Addressor 3/22/1 (Duncan, Kingship, App. B, 344)
Friday 17 Mar. 1290 Request that King Edward certify to the Guardians that a papal dispensation has been granted for marriage between Prince Edward and Lady Margaret Addressor 1/50/33 (Foedera, i, II, 730)
28 Aug. 1296 Malise, earl of Strathearn, and others, perform homage to the king of England for their lands Performer (submission, fealty, homage, oath) 6/2/202 (IP, 119-20)
28 Aug. 1296 Malise, earl of Strathearn, and others, perform homage to the king of England for their lands Sealer 6/2/202 (IP, 119-20)
28 Aug. 1296 * Malise, earl of Strathearn, and others, perform fealty to the king of England Performer (submission, fealty, homage, oath) 6/2/202 (IP, 119-20)
1298 X 1299 Letter from Alexander Comyn to King Edward on events named person (transaction) 3/12/44 (CDS, v, no. 211)
4 Apr. 1304 ERA undefined (transaction) 5/1/0 (CDS, ii, no. 1494)
7 Jul. 1307 Petitions by William, earl of Ross to King Edward named person (transaction) 3/20/7 A (CDS, iv, App. I, no. 14)


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10 Jan. 1275 X 8 Nov. 1291 Coniecleugh and ‘Ruthtrelen’ in Strathbogie (ABD) Lord (possession) 3/414/14 (Moray Reg., C.O., no. 8 )
22 Sept. 1275 Various named lands in Sutherland, held with consent of chapter of Caithness Holder (possession) 4/15/10 (Bannatyne Misc., no. 2)