Thomas Charteris

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Sir Thomas Charteris born de Longueville [1] (died 1346) styled "of Amisfield", later Lord of Kinfauns with lands granted to him for his bravery circa 1340. [2] Also known as the "Red Rover" as a pirate, (French origin) Scottish knight, and prominent supporter of Sir William Wallace and King Robert the Bruce during Scotland’s Wars of Independence. [3]

He was appointed ambassador to England by David II, who also made him Lord High Chancellor of Scotland in 1342. He was killed in 1346 at the Battle of Neville's Cross, when a Scottish army invaded England to help Philip VI of France during the Hundred Years' War. [1] [3]

His sword is believed to be within Kinfauns Castle. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Official Guide to Perth and Its Neighbourhood by the Tramway Car Routes – Perth Town Council (1907), p. 23
  2. ↑ Millar, Alexander Hastie (1890). The Historical Castles and Mansions of Scotland: Perthshire and Forfarshire. A. Gardner. p. 109.
  3. 1 2 Way, George of Plean; Squire, Romilly of Rubislaw (1994). Collins Scottish Clan & Family Encyclopedia. Glasgow: HarperCollins (for the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs). pp. 100–101. ISBN   0-00-470547-5.
Peerage of Scotland
Preceded by
New Creation
 Lord Kinfauns
1340–1400		Succeeded by
Sir Thomas Charteris of Cagnor


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