Misplaced Pages

Malise III, Earl of Strathearn

Article snapshot taken from Wikipedia with creative commons attribution-sharealike license. Give it a read and then ask your questions in the chat. We can research this topic together.

Malise III of Strathearn (Gaelic: Maol Íosa; c. 1257 – 1312) was a Scottish nobleman, the ruler of the region of Strathearn.

He was the son of Malise II and his second wife Matilda, daughter of Gilbert, Earl of Orkney and Caithness. He succeeded his father on the latter's death in 1271, though for some reason he does not refer to himself as Earl until 1283, perhaps because he had not been formally infeft in the earldom.

Malise helped to keep the Kingdom of Scotland stable after the death of King Alexander, and in an example of his behaviour, he is recorded as levying the tenants of the land belonging to Inchaffray Abbey to help preserve the peace. In 1284 he had joined with other Scottish noblemen who acknowledged Margaret, Maid of Norway as the heir to Alexander.

In the interregnum following Margaret's death, Malise took a prominent part in state affairs, and was involved in most of the political events of the time. Perhaps because of his marriage into the House of Comyn, he took the side of John Balliol in his competition for the throne with Robert Bruce, and accompanied John at the Battle of Dunbar in 1296. Later he swore fealty to Edward I of England, and two of his sons were taken as hostages by that king, to ensure their father's good behaviour.

In 1297 he took the Earl of Fife's uncle as a prisoner for King Edward, along with his two sons. A close friend of the Prince of Wales (later King Edward II), he was invested in 1305 as Lieutenant of the Warden north of the Forth.

In 1306 he was ordered to take the sons of the Steward of Scotland and the Earl of Atholl as hostages, but before he could complete this task, he was imprisoned in Rochester Castle because of his alleged surrender to King Robert Bruce. According to Malise, King Robert and the Earl of Atholl had marched into Strathearn and deceived and coerced him into paying Robert homage. Notwithstanding this explanation, he remained imprisoned. On petition from the Earl's wife and sons, King Edward ordered an inquiry to be made, but nothing came of this. After having been transferred to York in 1307, he was finally acquitted and set free in 1310.

Malise was present on the English side when King Robert stormed Perth Castle in 1312. He died later the same year, and was entombed in Inchaffray Abbey, to the right of the high altar.

Marriage and issue

The Earl married a lady named Agnes, likely the second daughter of Alexander Comyn, Earl of Buchan, and Elizabeth de Quincy. The Countess Agnes would later be imprisoned for life for conspiring against King Robert with her nephew William Soules. Malise and Agnes had three sons and a daughter:

  • Malise IV, succeeded as Earl
  • Gilbert, went with King Edward to Flanders in 1297, and may have died or been killed there
  • Robert, is recorded as having been imprisoned in the Tower of London with other Scottish youths in 1297. Nothing further is known of him
  • Matilda, married Robert de Toeni, Lord Toeni of Flamsted (1276–1309), son of Ralph de Toeni.

References

  • Anderson, Rev'd John, "The Ancient Earls of Strathearn", in Sir James Balfour Paul (ed.) The Scots Peerage, Volume VIII, (Edinburgh, 1911), pp. 247–50
  • Rymer, Thomas, Foedera Conventiones, Literae et cuiuscunque generis Acta Publica inter Reges Angliae. London. 1745. (Latin)
  • Neville, Cynthia J., Native Lordship in Medieval Scotland: The Earldoms of Strathearn and Lennox, c. 1140-1365, (Portland & Dublin, 2005)

External links

Preceded byMalise II Mormaer of Strathearn
1271–1317
Succeeded byMalise IV
Earls or Mormaers of Strathearn
earls from Strathearn line
Earls from Moray line
Earls from the Stewart and Graham line
Earls from Windsor line
Categories:
  • Bayalu Seeme is a region in Karnataka, India, known for its fertile plains and vast cultivable land. It's a significant agricultural hub in the state. Here are some recent discussions and updates related to Bayalu Seeme:

    1. **Agricultural Development**: In 2022, the Karnataka government launched the "Bayalu Seeme Development Project" to improve irrigation facilities and increase crop productivity in the region. The project aims to provide better access to water, enhance soil health, and promote organic farming practices.
    2. **Farmers' protests**: In 2020, farmers in Bayalu Seeme participated in protests against the Karnataka government's decisions on sugarcane prices and mental health insurance for farmers. The protests were peaceful and aimed to raise awareness about the struggles of farmers in the region.
    3. **Crop Insurance Scheme**: The government of Karnataka introduced the "Crop Insurance Scheme" in Bayalu Seeme, which provides financial assistance to farmers who suffer crop losses due to natural disasters, pests, or diseases.
    4. **Soil Health Card**: The Bayalu Seeme region has seen increased adoption of Soil Health Cards, which track the health of soil and provide recommendations for farmers to improve its fertility and productivity.
    5. **Cropping patterns**: Researchers have been studying the optimal cropping patterns for Bayalu Seeme, considering factors like soil type, climate, and market demand. This research aims to help farmers adopt more profitable and sustainable farming practices.

    These are some recent discussions and updates related to Bayalu Seeme. If you have any specific questions or would like more information, feel free to ask!
    @XNTQ researching the topic Bayalu Seeme
  • @me: ◌.. I could not find the details as yet. Ask me some questions. ◌..
  • @me: You're checking into "Malise III, Earl of Strathearn". I can look up this topic for you. You can have me look for other sources as well. Let me know.
@XNTQ: Bayalu Seeme is a region in Karnataka, India, known for its fertile plains and vast cultivable land. It's a significant agricultural hub in the state. Here are some recent discussions and updates related to Bayalu Seeme: 1. **Agricultural Development**: In 2022, the Karnataka government launched ...@me: ◌ I could not find the details as yet. Ask me some questions. ◌@me: You're checking into "Malise III, Earl of Strathearn". I can look up this topic for you. You can have me look for other sources as well. Let me know.
Ad.

Before you begin

Life Coaching By Dr. Ann
Or continue to this article
X