William Scott, Lord Balwearie facts for kids
Sir William Scott, Lord Balwearie (died 1532), also known as William Scot, was an important Scottish judge. He helped shape the legal system in Scotland during his time.
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Who Was Sir William Scott?
Sir William Scott was the older son of Sir William Scott of Balwearie. His mother was Isobel, who was the daughter of Sir John Moncrieff.
Early Life and Challenges
In 1513, Sir William Scott joined King James IV on a trip into England. During this journey, he was captured at the battle of Flodden. To gain his freedom, he had to sell some of his land in Strathmiglo. This shows how difficult life could be back then, even for important people.
His Role in Scottish Parliament
Sir William Scott was chosen to be a commissioner for the Scottish parliament in February 1524. This meant he represented his area in the government. He was also named one of the Lords of the Articles for the barons. This was a special honor, usually given only to nobles. It showed how respected and important he was, even though he wasn't a peer (a high-ranking noble). He received this honor many times.
Becoming a Judge
On November 24, 1524, Sir William Scott was called a "justice." He helped lead a group that was set up to deal with "malt makers of Leith." These malt makers were causing problems by making food prices too high across the country. This role showed his early work in making sure justice was served.
Founding the College of Justice
A very important event in Scottish law happened on May 13, 1532. The College of Justice was created. This was a new court system for Scotland. Sir William Scott was chosen as one of the first judges (called a "justice" on the "temporal side") for this new college. Sadly, he passed away before November 19 of the same year.
Sir William Scott's Family
Sir William Scott was married to Janet Lundy. She was the daughter of Thomas Lundy of Lundy. Together, they had two sons:
- Sir William, who later became the father of Sir James Scott.
- Thomas (born around 1480, died 1539).
