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Robert de Umfraville
Earl of Angus
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| Died | 1325 |
| Resting place | Newminster Abbey |
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Robert de Umfraville (born around 1277, died 1325) was an important noble in Northumberland, England. He was known as the 8th Earl of Angus. An Earl was a high-ranking noble, and Angus was a region in Scotland. Robert was from a family that had come to England after the Normans arrived.
Robert's Early Life
Robert was the second son of Gilbert de Umfraville and Elizabeth Comyn. His mother was the daughter of another important noble, Alexander Comyn, Earl of Buchan. When Robert's father passed away, Robert was already over thirty years old.
Serving the King
Robert de Umfraville was a loyal supporter of King Edward II of England. He stood by the King against both the Scots and other powerful nobles in England. He was often called to attend the English parliaments as the Earl of Angus.
Even though he was called "Earl of Angus," this title didn't mean much in Scotland anymore. This was because of the First War of Scottish Independence which started in 1296.
In February 1308, Robert was invited to the special event of King Edward II's coronation. He also helped lead Scotland for a time, starting in June 1308. He was often chosen to try and make peace with the Scots.
Battles and Later Years
Robert fought in the famous Battle of Bannockburn in 1314. This was a major battle where the Scottish forces, led by Robert Bruce, won against the English. Robert de Umfraville was captured during this battle. However, he was soon set free by Robert Bruce.
In 1316, he was given the job of talking with the Scots again to arrange a truce, which is a temporary stop to fighting.
Later, King Robert Bruce took away Robert de Umfraville's lands and title in Scotland. By 1329, the real title of Earl of Angus had passed to the House of Stewart. It then went to a part of the Douglases family in 1389.
Robert de Umfraville passed away in 1325. He was laid to rest at Newminster Abbey in Northumberland, England.
Robert's Family
Robert de Umfraville was married two times.
His first wife was named Lucy. She was the sister and heir of William of Kyme. This meant that when William passed away, Lucy inherited his large estates. These lands were in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, and they included the castle of Kyme. These lands then became part of the Umfraville family's property.
Robert and Lucy had the following children:
- Gilbert (died around 1380). He married two times and had children.
- Elizabeth. She married Gilbert de Boroughdon.
Robert's second wife was named Eleanor. She was a widow whose first husband was Richard Fitz Marmaduke.
Robert and Eleanor had the following children:
- Robert (died 1379). He married Eleanor de Widdrington but did not have children.
- Thomas (died 1387). He married Joan de Roddam and had children.
- Annora. She married Stephen le Waleys, who was the 2nd Lord Waleys.
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