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William Bisset
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| Father | Robert Bisset |
| Mother | Christiana |
Sir William Bisset was an important knight and official who lived in the 1200s and early 1300s. He served as a sheriff and a constable during a time of big changes in Scotland.
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Who Was William Bisset?
William Bisset was the son of Robert Bisset and Christiana. His family came from a place called Upsettlington. William became a knight and took on important roles in his community.
Loyalty to King Edward I
In 1296, William Bisset promised his loyalty to King Edward I of England. This was a time when England and Scotland were often fighting. William was given special permission to travel through England. He was heading back to Scotland to get ready for a trip to Flanders in 1297.
Castle Attack
While William was away in Flanders, something bad happened. His family's castle, Upsettlington, was attacked. It was completely ruined and destroyed.
Fighting in the Battle of Falkirk
William Bisset fought alongside the English army. This happened at the Battle of Falkirk on July 22, 1298. In this battle, the Scottish forces were defeated.
William's Important Jobs
William Bisset held several important jobs during his life. These jobs showed his loyalty to King Edward I.
Serving as Sheriff
From 1303 to 1304, William was the Sheriff of Clackmannan. A sheriff was like a main law officer in a county. Then, from 1304 to 1305, he was the Sheriff of Stirling.
Constable of Stirling Castle
William also became the Constable of Stirling Castle. He held this job from 1305 to 1307. A constable was in charge of a castle and its soldiers. These years were during the Wars of Scottish Independence. William remained loyal to the English king throughout these conflicts.
