John Comyn (died 1242) facts for kids

John Comyn was an important person in Scottish history. He became the Earl of Angus because of his marriage to Matilda, Countess of Angus. This is called jure uxoris, which means "by right of his wife." John Comyn was the son of William Comyn, Lord of Badenoch. He passed away in the year 1242.

John Comyn's Life

John Comyn was born to William Comyn, Lord of Badenoch and his first wife, Sarah Fitzhugh. His family was quite powerful in Scotland.

John became the Earl of Angus through his marriage to Matilda, Countess of Angus. Matilda was the only child and heir of Máel Coluim, Earl of Angus. This meant that when they married, John gained the important title of Earl.

Sadly, John Comyn died in 1242. He passed away in France while King Henry III of England was on a military trip to a place called Poitou. This event was part of a conflict known as the Saintonge War. John Comyn did not have any children.