William de Brus, 3rd Lord of Annandale facts for kids

William de Brus, 3rd Lord of Annandale (died 16 July 1212), was an important noble in medieval Scotland and England. He was known as the 3rd Lord of Annandale. He lived a long time ago, in the 1100s and early 1200s.

Who Was William de Brus?

William de Brus was the son of Robert de Brus, 2nd Lord of Annandale. His family was part of the powerful Bruce family.

Becoming Lord of Annandale

William was not the oldest son in his family. His older brother, Robert III de Brus, passed away before their father. This meant that William became the next Lord of Annandale. He took over this important role when his father died in the year 1194.

What He Did as Lord

William de Brus owned many lands, especially in northern England. He received a special permission from John, King of England, to hold a weekly market in a town called Hartlepool. This was a big deal because markets helped local economies grow. He also gave some of his lands to the religious canons of Gisburn. Not much else is known about his daily activities. He sometimes appeared in English government records. He also witnessed a special document for William the Lion, who was the King of Scotland at that time.

His Family Life

William de Brus married a woman named Christina. She was the daughter of Uhtred of Galloway. Together, they had three sons.

His Children

• Robert de Brus, Lord of Annandale (died 1226). He later married Isobel of Huntingdon and had his own children.
• John de Brus
• William de Brus

When Did He Die?

William de Brus died on 16 July 1212. His wife, Christina, lived longer than him. She later married Patrick I, Earl of Dunbar as his second wife.