Hugh de Moravia facts for kids

Hugh de Moravia was an important Scottish noble who lived a long time ago. He passed away around the year 1219. He was known as the Lord of Duffus, Strathbrock, and Sutherland, which were large areas of land in Scotland.

Hugh's family came from a region called Flanders, which is now part of modern-day Belgium. His great-grandfather, Freskin, moved to Scotland when King David I of Scotland was ruling. Hugh's father, William, was Freskin's oldest son.

King William I of Scotland gave Hugh's father, William, a lot of land. This included areas like Strathbrock in West Lothian and many places in Moray, such as Duffus, Roseisle, Inchkeil, Machir, and Kintrae. Hugh inherited all these lands when his father passed away. Around 1210, he also received even more land and became known as the Lord of Sutherland.

This map shows the areas of Moray and Sutherland in medieval times.

Hugh's Family and Children

Hugh de Moravia had several children who also became important figures in Scottish history.

His Sons

• William de Moravia (died 1248): He became the first Earl of Sutherland. An Earl was a very high-ranking noble, similar to a count. William also had children, continuing the family line.
• Walter de Moravia: He became the Lord of Duffus and Strathbrock, inheriting some of his father's lands. Walter married a woman named Euphemia de Ross, and they had children together.
• Andrew de Moravia (died 1242): Andrew became the Bishop of Moray. A bishop is a high-ranking religious leader in the Christian church.