William de Fenton facts for kids
Sir William de Fenton was an important Scottish noble who lived a long time ago, between the 1200s and 1300s. He was known as the Lord of Baikie and Beaufort. A "Lord" was a powerful person who owned a lot of land and had influence in their area.
Helping Choose a King
William de Fenton played a role in Scottish history. He was one of the people who helped Robert de Brus, a very important noble, during a big decision. This decision was about who would become the next King of Scotland. It was like a huge contest to pick the best leader. This happened between the years 1291 and 1292.
Showing Loyalty
Sir William showed his loyalty to King Edward I of England. He did this by performing "homage" in a town called Berwick-upon-Tweed. This happened on August 28, 1296. Performing homage meant he publicly promised to be loyal to the King.
Later, on March 14, 1304, he again showed his loyalty to King Edward I. This time it was in St. Andrews. His family also had a special symbol called a "coat of arms." It was described as "Argent, three crescents gules." This means his shield was silver, with three red crescent moon shapes on it.
Family Life
Sir William de Fenton married a woman named Cecilia Bisset. She was an important heiress, meaning she would inherit land and property. Through their marriage, the land of Beaufort became part of the Fenton family's property.
William and Cecilia had at least two children:
- John de Fenton
- Alice de Fenton, who married Henry St Clair. They also had children.
