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Sir Adam Gordon

Male - Abt 1329

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  • Name Adam Gordon 
    Prefix Sir 
    Gender Male 
    Death Abt 1329 
    Notes 
    • http://www.thepeerage.com/p32938.htm#i329377


      In 1305 he represented Scotland at a Council at Westminster.«sup»1«/sup» He held the office of Justiciar of Lothian between 1305 and 1312, under English rule.«sup»1«/sup» After 1314 he supported King Robert I.«sup»1«/sup» He was granted the territorial Lordship of Strathbogie, forfeited by the Earl of Athole.«sup»1«/sup» He was Ambassador to convey the Declaration of Arbroath to the Pope in Rome.«sup»1«/sup» He also had two sons in holy orders.«sup»1«/sup»

      1. Charles Mosley, editor, «i»Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes«/i» (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 2, page 2011. Hereinafter cited as «i»Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition«/i».
    Person ID I57370  Glenn Cook Family
    Last Modified 13 Feb 2009 

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     1. Mary Gordon   d. Yes, date unknown
    Family ID F551615337  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 13 Feb 2009