Thomas Dunbar, 2nd Earl of Moray

THOMAS DUNBAR, EARL OF MORAY

Evidence from the Register of the Bishopric of Moray

21 September 1393: Renunciation by Thomas de Dunbar, Earl of Moray, acting as procurator for his brother Alexander of Dunbar, acknowledging that he had no right to Maison Dieu next to Elgin: "Domo Dei juxta Elgyn". Registrum Episcopatus Moraviensis etc: charter number 118 on pp. 129-30

Biographical Summary by Darryl Lundy's Peerage

Thomas de Dunbar, 2nd Earl of Moray [1]

• M, #392395,
• d. 1415
• Last Edited=17 Mar 2011
• Consanguinity Index=0.62%

Thomas de Dunbar, 2nd Earl of Moray married Margaret (?) before February 1391/92.[1]

He died in 1415, in or after spring.[1]

He was the son of John de Dunbar, 1st Earl of Moray and Marjorie Stewart.[2]

• He held the office of Sheriff of Inverness before 1392.[1]
• He succeeded to the title of 2nd Erl of Moray [S., 1372] circa February 1391/92.[1]
• He fought in the Battle of Homildon Hill in 1402, where he was captured by the English.[1]
• He held the office of Sheriff of Banff in 1405.[1]
• In 1405 he was released by the English.[1]

Children of Thomas de Dunbar, 2nd Earl of Moray and Margaret (?)

• 1. James Dunbar, 4th Earl of Moray+[2] d. c 10 Aug 1429
• 2. Thomas Dunbar, 3rd Earl of Moray [2] d. 1427
• 3. Janet Dunbar+[1]

Citations

• 1. [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 1, page 1207. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
• 2. [S37] Charles Mosley, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.