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David Lindsay

1314 – 1357

Scottish nobleman, died in or before 1357

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About David Lindsay

Lived 1314 – 1357 (aged 42–43). David Lindsay was a Scottish politician.

Sir David Lindsay of Crawford (died 1355) was a Scottish noble.

David was the son of Alexander Lindsay of Barnweill. For his fathers services in the service of Edward I of England at the Battle of Falkirk, he was granted the former Lindsay lands of Crawford that had been passed by marriage to the Pinkeneys. Crawford was inherited by David.

He signed the Declaration of Arbroath in 1320. David fought at the Battle of Halidon Hill against the English on 19 July 1333. He was the keeper of Edinburgh Castle in 1346. He held the office of Scottish Ambassador to England in 1349. He also held the office of Custodian of Berwick Castle and was the Scottish Ambassador to England in 1351. David died in 1355.

Family and issue David married Maria de Abernethy, daughter of Alexander de Abernethy and Margaret de Menteith in 1325 and had the following known issue: David Lindsay, Master of Crawford (died 1346), without issue. James Lindsay of Crawford Alexander Lindsay of Glenesk William Lindsay of the Byres

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Important facts

Born
1314
Birth century
Died
1357
Occupation
Nationality
Also known as
Sir David Lindsay, Sir David de Lindsay, of Crawford, Lord of the Byres, David Lindsay of Crawford

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Frequently asked questions

Who was David Lindsay?

Scottish nobleman, died in or before 1357

When was David Lindsay born?

David Lindsay was born in 1314.

When did David Lindsay die?

David Lindsay died in 1357.

What was David Lindsay's occupation?

David Lindsay was a politician.

What nationality was David Lindsay?

David Lindsay was Scottish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Lindsay

· Wikidata: Q19325372

· DBpedia: David Lindsay of Crawford

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