David de Hastings facts for kids

David de Hastings was an important person in Scottish history. He was known as the Earl of Atholl because of his marriage. He lived from around 1190 until 1247. David was a knight from a Norman family. He owned some smaller pieces of land in the area of Angus, Scotland.

Who Was David de Hastings?

David de Hastings was the son of John de Hastings. His father was also from Dun, a place in Angus, Scotland. David's family had come from Normandy, a region in France. They were part of the Norman knights who settled in Scotland.

Becoming an Earl

David de Hastings became an Earl through his marriage. Around 1242, he married a woman named Forbhlaith, Countess of Atholl. She was the daughter of Henry, 3rd Earl of Atholl. Because Forbhlaith was a Countess in her own right, David became an Earl jure uxoris. This Latin phrase means "by right of his wife." It means he held the title because his wife had it.

Family and Legacy

David and Forbhlaith had a daughter named Ada. Since they did not have a son, their daughter Ada inherited the title of Countess of Atholl after them. This was how the title continued in their family. David de Hastings passed away in 1247.