Richard Comyn, Justiciar of Lothian
Richard Comyn (d. c.1179) was a Scottish noble, the nephew of William Comyn. Richard was probably born between 1115 and 1123. In 1144, William Comyn gave him Northallerton Castle, which he had built a few years earlier. Shortly after, he received the castle and honour of Richmond as part of his uncle's settlement to renounce to Durham bishopric. In 1145, Richard was married to Hextilda, the daughter of Uchtred, Lord of Tynedale, and his wife Bethoc ingen Domnaill Bain, the supposed daughter of King Donald III of Scotland, although the chronology is suspect.
In Scotland, he acquired the position of Justiciar of Lothian: he witnessed 6 charters for King Malcolm IV and 33 for King William I. He was captured with King William in 1174 and was a hostage for him in the Treaty of Falaise. He gave, with Hextida's consent, lands to the monks at Hexham, Kelso and Holyrood. He died between 1179 and 1182.…more
In Scotland, he acquired the position of Justiciar of Lothian: he witnessed 6 charters for King Malcolm IV and 33 for King William I. He was captured with King William in 1174 and was a hostage for him in the Treaty of Falaise. He gave, with Hextida's consent, lands to the monks at Hexham, Kelso and Holyrood. He died between 1179 and 1182.…more
edit descriptions of this character
No photos have been uploaded yet.
Books with Richard Comyn, Justiciar of Lothian
|
Robert the Bruce's Rivals: The Comyns, 1212 - 1314
by
—
published
1998
add/edit characters
|
|
|
Alexander III, 1249 - 1286: First Among Equals
by
—
published
2019
add/edit characters
|
|
|
The Real Patriots of Early Scottish Independence
by
—
published
2014
add/edit characters
|
|
