William Munro, 12th Baron of Foulis

Sir William Munro of Foulis (died 1505) was a Scottish Knight and Scottish clan chief of the highland Clan Munro. He is by tradition the 12th Baron of Foulis and 15th overall chief of the clan. However, he is actually only the 5th chief of the Clan Munro who can be proved by contemporary evidence.

Early life

William Munro was the eldest son of John Munro, 11th Baron of Foulis, a Crown Chamberlain. This version of events is recorded by early 19th-century historian Donald Gregory and seems to be accepted by modern historians. However, late 19th-century historian Alexander Mackenzie disputes the Munro’s presence at the battle. Clan Cameron tradition is that they defeated a joint force from the Clan Munro and Clan Mackay at the Battle of Achnashellach.

One 17th-century account states that William was killed by treachery: William Munro of Foulis, a knight most valiant for leading an army at the command of the King against certain factious northern men, perished by treachery.

Another historian from the early 18th century states that Munro was killed by Cameron, adding that: "the house was surrounded and refused to surrender".

Family

Sir William Munro of Foulis had married Anne, daughter of Lachlan Og Maclean of Duart Castle, chief of Clan Maclean. They had three children:

Hector Munro, 13th Baron of Foulis (heir and successor as chief of the Clan Munro). William Munro, Vicar of Dingwall. Margaret Munro.