Patrick I, Earl of Dunbar facts for kids
Patrick I was an important noble in Scotland during the 12th and 13th centuries. He was known as the Earl of Dunbar and also the lord of Beanley. Patrick was born around 1152 and lived until 1232. He played a big role in the Scottish kingdom.
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Who Was Patrick I?
Patrick I became the Earl of Dunbar in 1182. This happened after his father, Waltheof, passed away. Patrick was the oldest son of Waltheof and Alina.
Patrick's Role in Scotland
Patrick was a very important person to the Scottish Kings. He served both King William the Lion and King Alexander II of Scotland. Patrick often witnessed important documents for them. He also traveled with the kings when they visited England. This was usually to show respect to the English King for lands they held there.
Patrick also held other important jobs. He was a Justiciar of Lothian, which was like a chief judge for that area. He was also the Warden of Berwick-upon-Tweed. This meant he was in charge of protecting that important border town.
Patrick's family originally came from England. Because of his close ties to the Scottish kings, he sometimes had problems with the English King. King John of England even took some of Patrick's lands for a short time. This might have been because King Alexander II was trying to claim more land in England.
Patrick's Family Life
Patrick I was married twice during his life.
First Marriage and Children
His first wife was Ada. She was a daughter of King William the Lion. Patrick and Ada had five children together:
- Patrick, who later became the next Earl of Dunbar.
- William, who was known as "the Earl's brother."
- Robert.
- Fergus.
- Ada, their daughter.
Ada, their daughter, married her cousin, Sir William de Greenlaw. As part of her marriage, she brought Home Castle with her. Because of this, Sir William later became known as 'de Home'. This couple started the important Home family.
Second Marriage
Patrick's first wife, Ada, passed away in 1200. After her death, Patrick married again. His second wife was Christina. She was the widow of William de Brus, 3rd Lord of Annandale. Patrick and Christina did not have any children together.
Later Life and Legacy
Patrick I, Earl of Dunbar, passed away on December 31, 1232. He was buried at a special church called the Cistercian nunnery in Eccles, Berwickshire.
|-style="text-align: center;" | width="30%" |Preceded by
Waltheof | width="40%" style="text-align: center;" |Earl of Dunbar
1182–1232 | width="30%" |Succeeded by
Patrick II |-
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(?) Walter Olifard the Elder | width="40%" style="text-align: center;" |Justiciar of Lothian
1195–1205 | width="30%" |Succeeded by
David Lindsay the Elder
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Gervase Avenel |-
