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Sir John Seton, Lord Barnes MP (1553 - 1594)

Biographical Summary ==" Sir John , who had from his father a charter of the lands of Eat and West Barnes, dated 10 May 1583......He was brought up at the Court of Spain. Lord Kingston states that King...

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12/22/2008
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Sir John Seton, Lord Barnes MP (1553 - 1594)

Biographical Summary ==" Sir John , who had from his father a charter of the lands of Eat and West Barnes, dated 10 May 1583......He was brought up at the Court of Spain. Lord Kingston states that King...

10/31/2020

Janet Douglas, Lady Glamis MP (c.1499 - 1537)

"Jonet", "The White Lady of Glamis Castle"

In 1514 Archibald, 6th Earl of Angus became the 2nd husband of the Scottish Queen Dowager, Margaret Tudor, and was responsible for the imprisonment of the young James V, during which he virtually...

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3/22/2007
10/31/2020
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Janet Douglas, Lady Glamis MP (c.1499 - 1537)

"Jonet", "The White Lady of Glamis Castle"

In 1514 Archibald, 6th Earl of Angus became the 2nd husband of the Scottish Queen Dowager, Margaret Tudor, and was responsible for the imprisonment of the young James V, during which he virtually...

10/31/2020

James VI King of Scots, James I King of England & Ireland MP (1566 - 1625)

"The Wisest Fool in Christendom", "Henry Fredrick Stewart", "Prince of Wales /King of Scot & England/", "King of Great Britian", "James I of England and VI of Scotland.", "James VI", "King of Scotland", "James I", "james the first", "James VI. of Scotland", "known as James..."

James Charles Stuart*Duke of Rothesay on 19 June 1566.*Prince of Scotland on 19 June 1566.*2nd Earl of Ross [S., 1565] on 10 February 1567.*2nd Lord Ardmannoch [S., 1565] on 10 February 1567.*2nd Duke ...

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10/31/2020
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James VI King of Scots, James I King of England & Ireland MP (1566 - 1625)

"The Wisest Fool in Christendom", "Henry Fredrick Stewart", "Prince of Wales /King of Scot & England/", "King of Great Britian", "James I of England and VI of Scotland.", "James VI", "King of Scotland", "James I", "james the first", "James VI. of Scotland", "known as James..."

James Charles Stuart*Duke of Rothesay on 19 June 1566.*Prince of Scotland on 19 June 1566.*2nd Earl of Ross [S., 1565] on 10 February 1567.*2nd Lord Ardmannoch [S., 1565] on 10 February 1567.*2nd Duke ...

10/31/2020

"Macduff" MP (deceased)

The historical equivalent of the character represented by Shakespeare in That Scottish Play. Other than his spanning the reigns of Malcolm II, Duncan I, Macbeth, and Malcolm III [what evidence that he ...

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4/22/2008
12/17/2015
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"Macduff" MP (deceased)

The historical equivalent of the character represented by Shakespeare in That Scottish Play. Other than his spanning the reigns of Malcolm II, Duncan I, Macbeth, and Malcolm III [what evidence that he ...

12/17/2015

father of Constantine and Gillemichael. May or may not have been Mormaer of Fife circa Edgar I and Alexander I. 'Dufagan comes' mentioned in a [possibly] spurious foundation charter for Scone Abbey. [H...

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father of Constantine and Gillemichael. May or may not have been Mormaer of Fife circa Edgar I and Alexander I. 'Dufagan comes' mentioned in a [possibly] spurious foundation charter for Scone Abbey. [H...

12/17/2015

Áed, Mórmaer of Moray MP (1040 - aft.1129)

"Aedh", "Áed", "Aodh", "Ed", "Beth", "Heth", "Head"

Aedh, under various permutations of his name (Aed, Ed, Beth, Heth, Head), is attested on various charters from c. 1115 to c.1130, after which he disappears from the records. While no charter specifies ...

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6/1/2008
12/5/2015
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Áed, Mórmaer of Moray MP (1040 - aft.1129)

"Aedh", "Áed", "Aodh", "Ed", "Beth", "Heth", "Head"

Aedh, under various permutations of his name (Aed, Ed, Beth, Heth, Head), is attested on various charters from c. 1115 to c.1130, after which he disappears from the records. While no charter specifies ...

12/5/2015

William Shakespeare, Bard of Avon MP (1564 - 1616)

"The Bard | Bard of Avon"

Widely regarded as the greatest writer of all of the English language, William Shakespeare was the son of John Shakespeare, an alderman and a successful glover originally from Snitterfield, and Mary Ar...

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11/27/2007
1/13/2013
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William Shakespeare, Bard of Avon MP (1564 - 1616)

"The Bard | Bard of Avon"

Widely regarded as the greatest writer of all of the English language, William Shakespeare was the son of John Shakespeare, an alderman and a successful glover originally from Snitterfield, and Mary Ar...

1/13/2013

Órlaith íngen Cinnétig MP (b. - 941)

"Órlaith íngen Cinnétig", "Queen of Ireland"

Órlaith íngen Cennétig, Queen of Ireland, executed 941.Órlaith appears to be the only recorded daughter of King Cennétig mac Lorcáin of Thomond (died 951). Her siblings included Mathgamain mac Cennétig...

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Órlaith íngen Cinnétig MP (b. - 941)

"Órlaith íngen Cinnétig", "Queen of Ireland"

Órlaith íngen Cennétig, Queen of Ireland, executed 941.Órlaith appears to be the only recorded daughter of King Cennétig mac Lorcáin of Thomond (died 951). Her siblings included Mathgamain mac Cennétig...

1/11/2013

Dúngal mac Cinaeda MP (948 - 998)

"Dúngal mac Cinaeda"

DúngalThere are no sources verifying the existence of this person - please post if you have any. From Wikipedia : The only event reported in Kenneth's reign is the killing of Dúngal mac Cináeda by Gill...

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12/17/2012
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Dúngal mac Cinaeda MP (948 - 998)

"Dúngal mac Cinaeda"

DúngalThere are no sources verifying the existence of this person - please post if you have any. From Wikipedia : The only event reported in Kenneth's reign is the killing of Dúngal mac Cináeda by Gill...

12/17/2012

Parents: Hlodve Sigurdsson & EadnaSpouse: Hávard, steward of CaithnessLINKSLANDS[daughter . m HAVARD (-winter 988/89). Steward of Caithness for Jarl Sigurd. Killed by Jarls Melsnati and Hundi, who were...

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Parents: Hlodve Sigurdsson & EadnaSpouse: Hávard, steward of CaithnessLINKSLANDS[daughter . m HAVARD (-winter 988/89). Steward of Caithness for Jarl Sigurd. Killed by Jarls Melsnati and Hundi, who were...

12/7/2012

Svenlaug Hvarflad' / 'Nereid' Hlodvadóttir, Orkney MP (c.962 - 1056)

"Sigurd /Hlodversson/"

Svanlaug (Nereid) HlodvadóttirParents: Hlodvi Sigurdsson & EadnaSpouse: Gilli of the HebridesLINKSLANDS[SVANLAUG or Nereid.m (Orkney 990) GILLI Jarl of the Hebrides 988-1014.]

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Svenlaug Hvarflad' / 'Nereid' Hlodvadóttir, Orkney MP (c.962 - 1056)

"Sigurd /Hlodversson/"

Svanlaug (Nereid) HlodvadóttirParents: Hlodvi Sigurdsson & EadnaSpouse: Gilli of the HebridesLINKSLANDS[SVANLAUG or Nereid.m (Orkney 990) GILLI Jarl of the Hebrides 988-1014.]

12/7/2012

Malcolm mac Malcolm MP (c.1062 - 1085)

According to: Alan Orr Anderson, Early Sources of Scottish History, 2 vols. (Edinburgh, 1922, reprinted Stamford, 1990).>>Máel Coluim witnessed a charter of his brother Duncan II (III ?).>See footnote ...

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Malcolm mac Malcolm MP (c.1062 - 1085)

According to: Alan Orr Anderson, Early Sources of Scottish History, 2 vols. (Edinburgh, 1922, reprinted Stamford, 1990).>>Máel Coluim witnessed a charter of his brother Duncan II (III ?).>See footnote ...

11/15/2012

Sweyn II Estridson, King of Denmark MP (1019 - 1074)

"Svein Estridsson", "Sweyn II of Denmark", "Sveinn Ástríðarson", "Svend den Yngre", "Svend Estridson", "Sweyn II", "Sven Estridsen", "Svend", "Estridsson", "den kvinnsamme", "Svein", "Sven", "Sweyn Ulfsson of Denmark"

Svend Estridsen/Svend den Yngre====Links:==* The Peerage * Geneall * Kings of Denmark * Wikipedia: English Dansk * Biografi på dansk

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Sweyn II Estridson, King of Denmark MP (1019 - 1074)

"Svein Estridsson", "Sweyn II of Denmark", "Sveinn Ástríðarson", "Svend den Yngre", "Svend Estridson", "Sweyn II", "Sven Estridsen", "Svend", "Estridsson", "den kvinnsamme", "Svein", "Sven", "Sweyn Ulfsson of Denmark"

Svend Estridsen/Svend den Yngre====Links:==* The Peerage * Geneall * Kings of Denmark * Wikipedia: English Dansk * Biografi på dansk

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Beatrix of Lochaber (deceased)

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9/29/2012

Sybil Biornsson MP (c.1030 - 1070)

Siward of Northumbria, Earl of Bamburgh might have had a daughter called Sibyl or Sybil. This one was NOT married to Donnchad , King of Scotland - he was married to Suthen (Sibylla) who was Siward's co...

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Sybil Biornsson MP (c.1030 - 1070)

Siward of Northumbria, Earl of Bamburgh might have had a daughter called Sibyl or Sybil. This one was NOT married to Donnchad , King of Scotland - he was married to Suthen (Sibylla) who was Siward's co...

9/14/2012

Ealdred, Earl of Northumbria & Bernicia MP (c.1007 - 1038)

"Ealdred of Bernicia", "Earl of Northumbria", "Earl of Bamburgh", "EAldred /of Bernicia/ Lord of Bamburgh", "EAldred of Bernicia /Earl of Northumbria/", "11705", "Ealdred", "Aldred ll", ""Earl of Bernicia"", "of Bamburgh", "Earl of Bernicia", "Of Bernicia /Ealdred/", "Earl Of ..."

Ealdred was Earl of Bernicia Parents: Uchtred, Earl of Northumbria & Ecgfrida, daughter of Aldhun, bishop of Durham. LINKS MEDIEVAL LANDS EALDRED (-murdered Risewood 1039). Simeon of Durham ...

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Ealdred, Earl of Northumbria & Bernicia MP (c.1007 - 1038)

"Ealdred of Bernicia", "Earl of Northumbria", "Earl of Bamburgh", "EAldred /of Bernicia/ Lord of Bamburgh", "EAldred of Bernicia /Earl of Northumbria/", "11705", "Ealdred", "Aldred ll", ""Earl of Bernicia"", "of Bamburgh", "Earl of Bernicia", "Of Bernicia /Ealdred/", "Earl Of ..."

Ealdred was Earl of Bernicia Parents: Uchtred, Earl of Northumbria & Ecgfrida, daughter of Aldhun, bishop of Durham. LINKS MEDIEVAL LANDS EALDRED (-murdered Risewood 1039). Simeon of Durham ...

9/13/2012

Ealdgyth, of Northumbria MP (c.1015 - c.1086)

"Algitha of Northumberland", "Edith", "Princess of Northumberland"

Ealdgyth or Ælfgifu of Northumbria Daughter of Uchtred Earl of Northumbria & his third wife Ælfgifu of England (1016 or before-).Married Maldred MacCrinan of ScotlandChildren:1. Gospatric2. Maldredand ...

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Ealdgyth, of Northumbria MP (c.1015 - c.1086)

"Algitha of Northumberland", "Edith", "Princess of Northumberland"

Ealdgyth or Ælfgifu of Northumbria Daughter of Uchtred Earl of Northumbria & his third wife Ælfgifu of England (1016 or before-).Married Maldred MacCrinan of ScotlandChildren:1. Gospatric2. Maldredand ...

9/13/2012

Ælfgifu MP (1002 - 1042)

"Lady of Northumbria", "-Gifu (Ael-Wife = Ael's Given)", "Ælfgifu", "Elgiva", "Edith /Elgiva/", "Elfgifu //", "Elgiva (Algifu) of /England/", "Ælfgifu "Elgiva", "Aelfgifu", "Edith""

Ælfgifu, or Elgiva, was the third wife of Uchtred of Northumbriadaughter of Æthelred II Unræd, King of England & his first wife ÆlflædTwo children, both daughters, both born 1016 or earlier:1. Ealdgyth...

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Ælfgifu MP (1002 - 1042)

"Lady of Northumbria", "-Gifu (Ael-Wife = Ael's Given)", "Ælfgifu", "Elgiva", "Edith /Elgiva/", "Elfgifu //", "Elgiva (Algifu) of /England/", "Ælfgifu "Elgiva", "Aelfgifu", "Edith""

Ælfgifu, or Elgiva, was the third wife of Uchtred of Northumbriadaughter of Æthelred II Unræd, King of England & his first wife ÆlflædTwo children, both daughters, both born 1016 or earlier:1. Ealdgyth...

9/13/2012

Godgifu of Northumbria MP (c.1010 - d.)

Godgifu - Siward's first wife: Besides Ælfflæd, Siward is known to have been married to a woman named Godgifu, who died before Siward. The marriage is known from a grant she made of territory around St...

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Godgifu of Northumbria MP (c.1010 - d.)

Godgifu - Siward's first wife: Besides Ælfflæd, Siward is known to have been married to a woman named Godgifu, who died before Siward. The marriage is known from a grant she made of territory around St...

9/13/2012