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Edmund Comyn
Lord of Kilbride
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| Died | 23–24 June 1314 |
| Spouse(s) | Maria |
| Children | Euphemia Maria |
| Parent(s) | William Comyn, Lord of Kilbride Euphemia de Clavering |
Sir Edmund Comyn of Kilbride (died 1314) was an important Scottish noble who lived during the late 1200s and early 1300s. He was a younger son of William Comyn, Lord of Kilbride, and his mother was Euphemia de Clavering. Edmund played a part in the exciting and often challenging times of Scottish history, especially during the Wars of Scottish Independence.
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Edmund Comyn's Life
Early Life and Battles
Edmund became the owner of his family's lands after his brother John passed away without any children. This made Edmund the new Lord of Kilbride.
He joined his cousins, the Earl of Buchan and the Lord of Badenoch, in a major battle. This was the Battle of Dunbar on April 27, 1296. During this battle, Edmund was captured by the English army.
Prisoner and Release
After being captured, Edmund became a prisoner of King Edward I of England. He was held at Nottingham Castle until 1297.
Once he was set free, Edmund fought for King Edward I. He joined the English army in a military campaign in Flanders, which is now part of Belgium, during 1297 and 1298.
Leading a Scottish Raid
Later, Edmund Comyn led a Scottish army alongside Simon Fraser. On June 18, 1303, they crossed into England. Their goal was to damage the countryside around Carlisle.
Lands and Titles
Edmund lost his lands in Fakenham Apes, located in Suffolk, England. This happened because he was fighting against the English king. However, he got these lands back after he agreed to support King Edward I.
In 1306, King Robert I of Scotland took away all of Edmund's Scottish lands and noble titles. This was because Edmund was on the side of the English king during the Scottish Wars of Independence.
Death at Bannockburn
Sir Edmund Comyn died fighting on the English side during the famous Battle of Bannockburn. This important battle took place on June 23 or 24, 1314.
Family Life
Edmund Comyn was married to a woman named Maria. They had two known children.
- Euphemia: She married a man named William de la Beche. They had children together.
- Mary
