John Lindsay of Wauchope facts for kids
John Lindsay (died around 1310) was an important Scottish noble. He was known as the Lord of Wauchope and Staplegorton.
We don't know much about John Lindsay's parents. He became a very important official in Scotland in 1278. This role was called the Lord Chamberlain of Scotland. It meant he helped manage the king's money and household. In 1285, King Alexander III of Scotland gave him the lands of Wauchope in a region called Dumfries and Galloway.
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John Lindsay's Public Life
A Key Role in Scotland
John Lindsay served as the Lord Chamberlain of Scotland. This was a powerful job. The Chamberlain was in charge of the royal treasury. They also managed the king's castles and lands. This shows that John Lindsay was a trusted and important person in the Scottish government.
Showing Loyalty
On July 28, 1296, John Lindsay promised his loyalty to King Edward I of England. This happened in a town called Berwick. This act of promising loyalty was known as swearing fealty and homage. It was a common practice during that time. It meant he agreed to be a loyal subject to the English king.
Helping Others
Records show that John Lindsay helped secure the release of Alexander, the son of Alexander de Baliol. Alexander de Baliol was a prisoner in England in 1310. John Lindsay acted as a guarantor, meaning he promised that Alexander would follow the rules of his release. This shows his standing and influence.
John Lindsay's Family
John Lindsay had children. Here are the ones we know about:
- Philip Lindsay of Staplegorton: He passed away in 1317. Philip married a woman named Beatrice le Chamberlain. His son was John de Lindsay, who became a church official (a canon) in Glasgow.
- Simon Lindsay of Wauchope: He married a woman named Isabella. They also had children.
