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Sir Ingram de Umfraville
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Coat of arms of Sir Ingram de Umfraville
Gules an orle ermine a label of five (or three) azure (also recorded without the label, after succeeding to his relative Ingram Baliol's titles) |
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| Guardian of the Kingdom of Scotland (Second Interregnum) |
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| In office 1300–1301 Serving with
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| Preceded by | Robert the Bruce |
| Succeeded by | John de Soules |
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| Nationality | Scottish |
| Spouse | Isabella |
| Parents | Robert de Umfraville Eva de Balliol |
Sir Ingram de Umfraville was a Scottish noble who lived a long time ago. He was active between 1284 and 1320. He played a very interesting role in the Wars of Scottish Independence. This was a big conflict between Scotland and England. Sir Ingram was known for changing sides many times during this war.
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Sir Ingram de Umfraville: A Shifting Loyalty
Early Life and Important Roles
Ingram was the son of Robert de Umfraville and Eva de Balliol. In 1284, he joined other Scottish nobles. They recognized Margaret, Maid of Norway as the next queen of Scotland. She was the granddaughter of King Alexander III of Scotland.
Ingram later took on the family symbols of Baliol. He also inherited lands from Ingram Baliol. These lands included Foston in Leicestershire and Wharrington-upon-Tees. He also gained the barony of Urr in Galloway and Red Castle in Angus.
In 1295, Ingram became an ambassador. He helped create the 'Auld alliance' between France and Scotland. This was an important agreement. The next year, in 1296, he was with King Edward I of England. He fought on the English side at the siege of Berwick. He also fought for England at the Battle of Falkirk in 1298.
A Leader for Scotland
After some time, Ingram switched to the Scottish side. He helped in the siege of Stirling Castle in 1299. This was a key castle in Scotland.
On May 10, 1300, he became a joint Guardian of Scotland. A Guardian was like a temporary leader of the country. He shared this role with William Lamberton, who was a Bishop, and John Comyn III of Badenoch. He stepped down from this role the next year. John de Soules took his place.
In September 1301, Ingram helped in the siege of Lochmaben Castle. In 1303, he went to Paris again as an ambassador. When he returned in 1304, King Edward I took his lands away. The King gave them to Sir Henry de Percy. But Ingram got his lands back in 1306. This happened when Robert the Bruce declared himself King of Scotland.
Changing Sides Again
Ingram then switched sides back to the English. In 1307, he became one of their commanders. He was in charge of the Carrick and Galloway areas. He tried to stop Robert the Bruce's small army.
King Edward II of England made Ingram the Guardian of South and West Scotland. But Ingram was defeated by Edward Bruce. This happened during the Battle of the River Dee in 1308. Ingram also fought for the English at the famous Battle of Bannockburn in 1314.
After the Battle of Bannockburn, Ingram ran away. He went to Bothwell Castle. There, he was captured by the Scots. He was later set free after a ransom was paid. Ingram left Scotland in 1320. He got special permission from Edward II to travel to France.
Family Life
Ingram married a woman named Isabella. She was the widow of Ailéan mac Ruaidhrí. They had two known children:
- Eva de Umfraville, who married Philip Mowbray. They had children.
- Isabella de Umfraville
