Reginald le Chen (died 1345) facts for kids
Sir Reginald le Chen of Inverugie and Duffus (died 1345) was an important Scottish noble from the 13th and 14th centuries. He held the title of Baron, which meant he was a powerful landowner in areas like Inverugie and Duffus.
Reginald was the son of another important person, Sir Reginald le Chen of Inverugie, and his mother was Mary de Moravia.
Sir Reginald le Chen's Life
Sir Reginald lived during a time when Scotland and England often had conflicts. He was captured by the English army during the Battle of Dunbar in 1296. This meant he was taken as a prisoner to England and stayed there until he was set free in 1299.
Later, in 1320, Sir Reginald showed his support for Scotland's independence. He was one of the many important people who signed the Declaration of Arbroath. This famous letter was sent to the Pope, explaining why Scotland should remain a free and independent country.
Sir Reginald's Family
Sir Reginald le Chen married a woman named Helen. She was the daughter of Malise, who was the Earl of Strathearn, and Joanna Menteith. Together, Reginald and Helen had two daughters:
- Mary: She married Nicholas Sutherland, who was the first of Duffus. Nicholas was the son of Kenneth de Moravia, the Earl of Sutherland.
- Mariota: She married twice. Her first husband was John Douglas. Later, she married John Keith, who was the second son of Sir Edward Keith, a very important Scottish official.
Sir Reginald le Chen passed away in 1345. After his death, his two daughters, Mary and Mariota, inherited his important titles and lands.
