Elizabeth Stewart, Countess of Crawford facts for kids
Elizabeth Stewart, Princess of Scotland was a royal figure from a long time ago. She was a daughter of Robert II of Scotland, who was the King of Scotland, and his wife, Euphemia de Ross. Elizabeth was born sometime between 1356 and 1370.
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Who Was Princess Elizabeth Stewart?
Princess Elizabeth Stewart was part of the royal family of Scotland. Her father, Robert II, was the first king from the House of Stuart. This family ruled Scotland for many years.
Her Family Background
Elizabeth had several brothers. Her full brothers were David Stewart, Earl of Strathearn and Walter Stewart, Earl of Atholl. She also had a half-brother, Robert III of Scotland, who later became king after their father.
Marriage and Royal Life
On February 22, 1375, Princess Elizabeth married David Lindsay. When she married, she brought a special gift called a dowry. Her dowry was the land of Strathnairn, located in Inverness-shire.
In 1398, Elizabeth's father, King Robert II, gave David Lindsay an important title. He became the Earl of Crawford. This meant David was a powerful noble in Scotland. It is believed that Elizabeth and David lived at Crawford Castle.
Princess Elizabeth's Children
Elizabeth and David had many children together. They had at least seven, and possibly eight, children. These children grew up to have their own families and roles in Scottish society.
- Gerard Lindsay, who passed away before 1421.
- Ingram Lindsay, who became a Bishop of Aberdeen. He passed away in 1458.
- Marjorie Lindsay, who married a knight named Sir William Douglas. They were the parents of Catherine Douglas.
- Alexander Lindsay, 2nd Earl of Crawford, born around 1387. He took over his father's title and passed away in 1438.
- David Lindsay, Lord of Newdosk, born in 1407. He later became a priest.
- Elizabeth Lindsay, who married Sir Robert Keith.
- Another Elizabeth Lindsay, also born in 1407. She married Robert Erskine, the first Lord Erskine. Historians think this might be the same Elizabeth as her sister, or perhaps they were two different people with the same name.
- Isabella Lindsay, born in 1407. She married Sir John Maxwell of Pollok and had children.
