Hervey de Keith facts for kids
Hervey de Keith was an important nobleman who lived a long time ago, around the 1100s. He was one of the first people known as the Marischal of Scotland. This was a very important job in the king's court. Hervey de Keith helped start the famous Clan Keith. He passed away around the year 1185.
Hervey de Keith's Life
Hervey de Keith got his name from a place called the Barony of Keith. This land was in an area of Scotland called East Lothian. He owned the northern part of this land. The southern part belonged to another nobleman, Simon Fraser.
Their lands were known as Keith Harvey and Keith Symmars.
Building a New Church
Around the year 1160, Simon Fraser gave the church on his land to the monks of Kelso Abbey. This meant Hervey de Keith had to build a brand new church on his own land, in Keith Harvey. He also had to pay money to Kelso Abbey every year.
Later, Hervey de Keith had some disagreements with Kelso Abbey. They argued about how much money he should pay them each year. These problems were solved with the help of important church leaders. These leaders were Jocelin, who was the Bishop of Glasgow, and Osbert, the Prior of Paisley.
They decided that Hervey de Keith had to pay twenty shillings to the Abbey every year. In the official document about this decision, he was called "Marescallus Regis Scocie". This Latin phrase means "Marischal of the King of Scotland."
Serving the King
Hervey de Keith held the important job of Marischal for two Scottish kings. He served King Malcolm the Maiden and King William the Lyon. As Marischal, he was present for many important official documents and agreements made by the kings.
Hervey de Keith died around the year 1185.
Family and Legacy
It is thought that Hervey de Keith might have married a woman named Margaret. She was the daughter of William I, Lord of Douglas. However, this is not completely certain.
Hervey de Keith had one son:
- Malcolm de Keith: Malcolm was also an important person. He was a witness to many official documents between 1178 and 1220. However, he did not become the Marischal like his father.
Hervey de Keith's grandsons took over the role of Marischal after him. They were:
- Philip de Keith
- David de Keith
Hervey de Keith is important because he was the beginning of the famous Clan Keith.
