David Strathbogie, Earl of Atholl facts for kids
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David Strathbogie, Earl of Atholl
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| Born | c. 1240–1255 |
| Died | 6 August 1270 |
| Children | John of Strathbogie, 9th Earl of Atholl |
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David Strathbogie was an important Scottish nobleman who lived a long time ago, in the 1200s. He was the very first person from the Strathbogie family to hold the special title of Earl of Atholl. An Earl was a powerful leader, similar to a count, who managed a large area of land.
Who Was David Strathbogie?
David Strathbogie was born sometime between 1240 and 1255. He was the son of John de Strathbogie and Ada of Atholl. His mother, Ada, was very important because she was a Countess in her own right. This means she held the title of Countess of Atholl because of her family line, not just because she was married to an Earl.
Family and Title
When David's mother, Ada, passed away, David inherited her title. This made him the new Earl of Atholl. This was a big deal because it meant he became a powerful figure in Scotland.
A Crusader's Journey
David Strathbogie died on August 6, 1270. He passed away in a city called Tunis, or possibly Carthage, which are both in modern-day Tunisia. He was there as part of the Eighth Crusade. This was a religious war where European Christians traveled to the Middle East and North Africa. David was with Louis IX of France, who was the King of France at the time.
Before 1266, David married a woman named Isabel. She was the daughter of Richard de Dover, who was a powerful landowner in England. Isabel also inherited land and titles from her family. In 1266, she became the heir to her brother, Richard de Dover. This meant she received the barony of Chilham and the manor of Chingford Earls in England. In 1270, David and Isabel rented out the manor of Chingford Earls to the Knights Templar. The Knights Templar were a famous group of Christian knights.
His Legacy
After David Strathbogie died, his only son, John of Strathbogie, 9th Earl of Atholl, took over his title. John also became a very important person in Scotland, serving as a "Warden and Justiciar." This meant he was a key official who helped govern the country and make sure laws were followed.
