Alexander Lindsay of Glenesk facts for kids
Sir Alexander Lindsay of Glenesk (died 1381) was a brave Scottish knight. He was known for his skills in jousting (a type of knightly combat) and for going on crusades (religious journeys). He was well-liked by the Scottish kings David II and Robert II.
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Sir Alexander Lindsay's Life
Early Life and Family
Alexander Lindsay was the second son of Sir David de Lindsay of Crawford. His mother was Mary Abernethy. Her father was Alexander de Abernethy. Alexander's father, David, was an important figure. He had been in charge of Edinburgh Castle and Berwick Castle. He also played a part in the Wars of Scottish Independence.
Alexander became a squire (a knight's assistant) to his cousin, Thomas Stewart, 2nd Earl of Angus. Alexander inherited land in Angus from his mother. He also gained land from his aunt, Marget Abernethy. Around 1358, he married Catherine Stirling. This marriage added even more land to his family's already large holdings. These lands were part of the Earldom of Crawford in Scotland.
Becoming a Knight and Royal Service
Alexander became a knight before 1368. In 1369, he helped make a peace agreement with England. He was called a "Chevalier et Baron" (Knight and Baron). He also helped with important agreements about the Scottish Crown between 1371 and 1373. He became a Justiciary in the North by 1373. This meant he was a chief judge in that part of Scotland.
Later Life and Pilgrimage
Sir Alexander often received special passes from the English kings Edward III and Richard II. These passes allowed him to travel safely through England. In December 1381, he got a pass to travel to the Holy Land. This was for a pilgrimage, which is a religious journey. He died on the island of Crete sometime before March 1382.
Family and Children
His First Marriage
Sir Alexander first married Catherine Stirling. She passed away by 1378. They had three children:
- David Lindsay, 1st Earl of Crawford: He became a very important noble.
- Sir Alexander Lindsay of Baltrody: He took part in a tournament in 1391. He died between 1397 and 1398. He likely did not have children.
- Euphemia Lindsay: She married David Stewart, Earl of Strathearn.
His Second Marriage
Sir Alexander then married Marjorie. She was the daughter of Sir John Stewart of Ralston. She was also the niece of King Robert II of Scotland. They had three children:
- Sir William Lindsay of Rossie: He was involved in the death of David Stewart, Duke of Rothesay. He later looked after David, the younger son of the Earl of Crawford. He died between 1435 and 1437.
- Sir Walter Lindsay of Kinneff: He was killed in a battle called the battle of Verneuil in 1424. He had a son also named Walter.
- Euphemia Lindsay: She was going to marry David, Duke of Rothesay, but the marriage did not happen.
Other Children
Sir Alexander also had a son named Jon, who was alive in 1378. He also had a son named James. James became a church official, a Canon and Treasurer of Aberdeen.
