People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

John Randolph, earl of Moray, lord of Annandale and Man (d. 1346)

Biography
John Randolph, third earl of Moray was the second son of Thomas Randolph, first earl of Moray, lord of Annandale and Man . Identity of mother uncertain but may have been from the Stewart of Bonkill family. John succeeded to the earldom after the death of his elder brother Thomas, second earl of Moray, at Dupplin (11 August 1332). John was militarily active in the Bruce cause throughout the 1330s. In 1334 he arranged for the transfer of David II to French safe-keeping and thereafter acted alongside Robert the Steward, David’s nephew, as joint Guardians. The relationship between Robert and John soon broke down. John was captured in a skirmish by English forces before 13 August 1335 and remained a prisoner until February 1342. On his release Randolph was well favoured by the young king David [who had returned to Scotland in 1341] and a leading figure in Anglo-Scottish warfare but also continued his political rivalry with the Steward. Randolph was killed on 17 October 1346 while commanding one of the three Scottish divisions that made up David II’s army at the battle of Neville’s Cross near Durham. He was married to Euphemia Ross, daughter of Hugh, earl of Ross, but the marriage produced no children. The Randolph titles to Moray, Annandale and Man eventually passed to the sons of John Randolph’s younger sister Isabella Randolph with Sir Patrick Dunbar. https://doi-org.ezproxy.is.ed.ac.uk/10.1093/ref:odnb/23119
Floruits
1335 × 1346

Total number of associated factoids: 183

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Date Short Summary Role Witnesses Source
unavailable Gift of Sanquhar, Tulloch, and Drumine (MOR) with keepership of forest Grantor 1/54/328 (RRS, vi, no. 283)
unavailable Gift of Sanquhar, Tulloch, and Drumine (MOR) with custody of forests Grantor 1/54/29 (RRS, vi, no. 37)
17 May 1335 Command not to take prises and tallages from men of Arbroath abbey Addressor 1/55/4 (RRS, vi, no. 12)
27 May 1335 Inspection of charter of Robert I anent Arbroath abbey's lands in Kincardineshire Addressor 1/55/5 (RRS, vi, no. 13)
22 Sept. 1341 Confirmation of Sanquhar, Tulloch and Drumine (MOR), with custody of their forests Sicut Clause David Hay, constable of Scotland (d. 17 Oct. 1346); Duncan (IV), earl of Fife (d.1353); Robert Keith, marischal (d.1343); Robert [Stewart] II, king of Scots (d. 1390); William (III), earl of Ross (d. 1372) 1/54/29 (RRS, vi, no. 37)
1 May 1343 Inspection of charter of John Randolph, earl of Moray, to John of Urwell of Drumine (MOR) named person (transaction) Alexander of Kinninmonth, bishop of Aberdeen (d. 1344); David Fleming, knight; John of Pilmore, bishop of Moray (1326-62); Philip of Meldrum, knight (14C); Robert Keith, marischal (d.1343); William (III), earl of Ross (d. 1372) 1/54/67 (RRS, vi, no. 68)
28 Oct. 1360 Inspection of charter of John Randolph earl of Moray of Aberdour (FIF) named person (transaction) John of Preston, knight (14C); Patrick of Leuchars, bishop of Brechin (d. 1383); Robert Erskine, chamberlain; Robert [Stewart] II, king of Scots (d. 1390); William Douglas, earl of Douglas and Mar (d. 1384) 1/54/274 (RRS, vi, no. 247)
14 Dec. 1366 Inspection of charter of John Randolph, earl of Moray, to William Douglas named person (transaction) Hugh of Eglinton, knight; Patrick of Leuchars, bishop of Brechin (d. 1383); Robert Erskine, chamberlain; William Douglas, earl of Douglas and Mar (d. 1384); William Landellis, bishop of St Andrews (d. 1385) 1/54/508 (RRS, vi, no. 364)


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Date Short Summary Role Source
17 May 1335 Lieutenant of David II, king of Scots (d. 1371) [Employment relationship] subject (relationship) 1/55/4 (RRS, vi, no. 12)
27 May 1335 Lieutenant of David II, king of Scots (d. 1371) [Employment relationship] subject (relationship) 1/55/5 (RRS, vi, no. 13)
9 Nov. 1341 Cognatus/consanguineus (kinsman/male cousin) of David II, king of Scots (d. 1371) [Familial relationship] subject (relationship) 1/54/32 (RRS, vi, no. 39)
11 Nov. 1341 Cognatus/consanguineus (kinsman/male cousin) of David II, king of Scots (d. 1371) [Familial relationship] subject (relationship) 1/54/33 (RRS, vi, no. 40)
16 Feb. 1342 Cognatus/consanguineus (kinsman/male cousin) of David II, king of Scots (d. 1371) [Familial relationship] subject (relationship) 1/54/43 (RRS, vi, no. 45)
31 Dec. 1342 Cognatus/consanguineus (kinsman/male cousin) of David II, king of Scots (d. 1371) [Familial relationship] subject (relationship) 1/54/60 (RRS, vi, no. 62)
2 Jan. 1343 Cognatus/consanguineus (kinsman/male cousin) of David II, king of Scots (d. 1371) [Familial relationship] subject (relationship) 1/54/61 (RRS, vi, no. 63)
6 Jan. 1343 Cognatus/consanguineus (kinsman/male cousin) of David II, king of Scots (d. 1371) [Familial relationship] subject (relationship) 1/54/62 (RRS, vi, no. 64)
1 May 1343 Cognatus/consanguineus (kinsman/male cousin) of David II, king of Scots (d. 1371) [Familial relationship] subject (relationship) 1/54/67 (RRS, vi, no. 68)
30 Jun. 1343 Cognatus/consanguineus (kinsman/male cousin) of David II, king of Scots (d. 1371) [Familial relationship] subject (relationship) 1/54/77 (RRS, vi, no. 74)
31 Oct. 1343 Cognatus/consanguineus (kinsman/male cousin) of David II, king of Scots (d. 1371) [Familial relationship] subject (relationship) 1/54/79 (RRS, vi, no. 76)
10 Jul. 1345 Cognatus/consanguineus (kinsman/male cousin) of David II, king of Scots (d. 1371) [Familial relationship] subject (relationship) 1/54/98 (RRS, vi, no. 93)
2 Sept. 1345 Cognatus/consanguineus (kinsman/male cousin) of David II, king of Scots (d. 1371) [Familial relationship] subject (relationship) 1/54/99 (RRS, vi, no. 94)
22 Sept. 1345 Cognatus/consanguineus (kinsman/male cousin) of David II, king of Scots (d. 1371) [Familial relationship] subject (relationship) 1/54/100 (RRS, vi, no. 94A)
28 Sept. 1345 Cognatus/consanguineus (kinsman/male cousin) of David II, king of Scots (d. 1371) [Familial relationship] subject (relationship) 1/54/101 (RMS, i, App. 1., no. 120)
10 Oct. 1345 Cognatus/consanguineus (kinsman/male cousin) of David II, king of Scots (d. 1371) [Familial relationship] subject (relationship) 1/54/103 (RRS, vi, no. 96)
4 Nov. 1345 Cognatus/consanguineus (kinsman/male cousin) of David II, king of Scots (d. 1371) [Familial relationship] subject (relationship) 1/54/106 (RMS, i, App. 1., no. 121)
22 Nov. 1345 Cognatus/consanguineus (kinsman/male cousin) of David II, king of Scots (d. 1371) [Familial relationship] object (relationship) 1/54/107 (RRS, vi, no. 99)
28 Dec. 1345 Cognatus/consanguineus (kinsman/male cousin) of David II, king of Scots (d. 1371) [Familial relationship] object (relationship) 1/54/108 (RRS, vi, no. 100)
30 Mar. 1346 Cognatus/consanguineus (kinsman/male cousin) of David II, king of Scots (d. 1371) [Familial relationship] subject (relationship) 1/54/109 (RMS, i, App. 1., no. 122)
5 May 1346 Cognatus/consanguineus (kinsman/male cousin) of David II, king of Scots (d. 1371) [Familial relationship] subject (relationship) 1/54/110 (RRS, vi, no. 101)
6 May 1346 Cognatus/consanguineus (kinsman/male cousin) of David II, king of Scots (d. 1371) [Familial relationship] subject (relationship) 1/54/111 (RRS, vi, no. 102)
25 May 1346 Cognatus/consanguineus (kinsman/male cousin) of David II, king of Scots (d. 1371) [Familial relationship] subject (relationship) 1/54/112 (RRS, vi, no. 103)
27 Aug. 1346 Cognatus/consanguineus (kinsman/male cousin) of David II, king of Scots (d. 1371) [Familial relationship] subject (relationship) 1/54/115 (RRS, vi, no. 106)
8 Sept. 1346 Cognatus/consanguineus (kinsman/male cousin) of David II, king of Scots (d. 1371) [Familial relationship] subject (relationship) 1/54/117 (RRS, vi, no. 108)


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Date Short Summary Source
17 May 1335 lord of Man 1/55/4 (RRS, vi, no. 12)
17 May 1335 earl of Moray 1/55/4 (RRS, vi, no. 12)
17 May 1335 lord of Annandale 1/55/4 (RRS, vi, no. 12)
17 May 1335 lieutenant 1/55/4 (RRS, vi, no. 12)
27 May 1335 lord of Man 1/55/5 (RRS, vi, no. 13)
27 May 1335 earl of Moray 1/55/5 (RRS, vi, no. 13)
27 May 1335 lord of Annandale 1/55/5 (RRS, vi, no. 13)
27 May 1335 lieutenant 1/55/5 (RRS, vi, no. 13)
22 Sept. 1341 lord of Man 1/54/29 (RRS, vi, no. 37)
22 Sept. 1341 earl of Moray 1/54/29 (RRS, vi, no. 37)
22 Sept. 1341 lord of Annandale 1/54/29 (RRS, vi, no. 37)
9 Nov. 1341 lord of Man 1/54/32 (RRS, vi, no. 39)
9 Nov. 1341 earl of Moray 1/54/32 (RRS, vi, no. 39)
9 Nov. 1341 lord of Annandale 1/54/32 (RRS, vi, no. 39)
9 Nov. 1341 knight 1/54/32 (RRS, vi, no. 39)
11 Nov. 1341 knight 1/54/33 (RRS, vi, no. 40)
11 Nov. 1341 lord of Man 1/54/33 (RRS, vi, no. 40)
11 Nov. 1341 earl of Moray 1/54/33 (RRS, vi, no. 40)
11 Nov. 1341 lord of Annandale 1/54/33 (RRS, vi, no. 40)
19 Jan. 1342 knight 1/54/41 (RRS, vi, no. 43)
19 Jan. 1342 lord of Man 1/54/41 (RRS, vi, no. 43)
19 Jan. 1342 earl of Moray 1/54/41 (RRS, vi, no. 43)
19 Jan. 1342 lord of Annandale 1/54/41 (RRS, vi, no. 43)
16 Feb. 1342 lord of Man 1/54/43 (RRS, vi, no. 45)
16 Feb. 1342 earl of Moray 1/54/43 (RRS, vi, no. 45)
16 Feb. 1342 lord of Annandale 1/54/43 (RRS, vi, no. 45)
16 Feb. 1342 knight 1/54/43 (RRS, vi, no. 45)
30 Dec. 1342 lord of Annandale 1/54/58 (RRS, vi, no. 60)
30 Dec. 1342 knight 1/54/58 (RRS, vi, no. 60)
30 Dec. 1342 lord of Man 1/54/58 (RRS, vi, no. 60)
30 Dec. 1342 earl of Moray 1/54/58 (RRS, vi, no. 60)
31 Dec. 1342 lord of Annandale 1/54/59 (RRS, vi, no. 61)
31 Dec. 1342 knight 1/54/59 (RRS, vi, no. 61)
31 Dec. 1342 lord of Man 1/54/60 (RRS, vi, no. 62)
31 Dec. 1342 earl of Moray 1/54/60 (RRS, vi, no. 62)
31 Dec. 1342 lord of Annandale 1/54/60 (RRS, vi, no. 62)
31 Dec. 1342 knight 1/54/60 (RRS, vi, no. 62)
31 Dec. 1342 lord of Man 1/54/59 (RRS, vi, no. 61)
31 Dec. 1342 earl of Moray 1/54/59 (RRS, vi, no. 61)
2 Jan. 1343 lord of Annandale 1/54/61 (RRS, vi, no. 63)
2 Jan. 1343 knight 1/54/61 (RRS, vi, no. 63)
2 Jan. 1343 lord of Man 1/54/61 (RRS, vi, no. 63)
2 Jan. 1343 earl of Moray 1/54/61 (RRS, vi, no. 63)
6 Jan. 1343 lord of Man 1/54/62 (RRS, vi, no. 64)
6 Jan. 1343 earl of Moray 1/54/62 (RRS, vi, no. 64)
6 Jan. 1343 lord of Annandale 1/54/62 (RRS, vi, no. 64)
6 Jan. 1343 knight 1/54/62 (RRS, vi, no. 64)
23 Apr. 1343 earl of Moray 1/54/65 (RMS, i, no. 817)
6 Jun. 1343 knight 1/54/70 (RRS, vi, no. 71)
6 Jun. 1343 lord of Man 1/54/70 (RRS, vi, no. 71)


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9 November 1341 Gift of earldom of Wigtown (WIG) 1/54/32 (RRS, vi, no. 39)
11 November 1341 Gift of Carnock (FIF) 1/54/33 (RRS, vi, no. 40)
19 January 1342 Gift of lands of John de Mowbray 1/54/41 (RRS, vi, no. 43)
16 February 1342 Gift of Liddesdale (ROX) 1/54/43 (RRS, vi, no. 45)
30 December 1342 Inspection of charter of Robert I inspecting a charter of David I to Holyrood abbey 1/54/58 (RRS, vi, no. 60)
31 December 1342 Confirmation of six oxgangs in Balgay (ANG) 1/54/59 (RRS, vi, no. 61)
31 December 1342 Confirmation of lands of Thomaston (FIF) 1/54/60 (RRS, vi, no. 62)
2 January 1343 Confirmation of lands of Morenish and Edramucky in 'Desawer' (PER) 1/54/61 (RRS, vi, no. 63)
6 January 1343 Confirmation of 'Fornachine' and Glengoulandie in apdaine of Dull (PER) 1/54/62 (RRS, vi, no. 64)
23 April 1343 Gift of vill of Kelso, barony of Bowden, and land of Redden (ROX) in free regality 1/54/65 (RMS, i, no. 817)
6 June 1343 Inspection of charter of Robert I inspecting a charter of David I to Holyrood abbey 1/54/70 (RRS, vi, no. 71)
30 June 1343 Inspection of charter of Robert I to Friars Preachers of Ayr 1/54/77 (RRS, vi, no. 74)
31 October 1343 Inspection of charter of Margaret Stewart, countess of Angus, to Arbroath abbey 1/54/79 (RRS, vi, no. 76)
10 July 1345 Gift of barony of Callendar 1/54/98 (RRS, vi, no. 93)
2 September 1345 Gift of barony of Wiston (LAN) 1/54/99 (RRS, vi, no. 94)
22 September 1345 Gift of Netherdale (BNF), 'Drunnaketh', 'Pecynbruxnenbh', office of constable of Cullen (BNF), barony of Schivas (ABD) 1/54/100 (RRS, vi, no. 94A)
28 September 1345 Gift of thanage of Downie (ANG) in free barony 1/54/101 (RMS, i, App. 1., no. 120)
10 October 1345 Concession of earldom of Sutherland in free regality 1/54/103 (RRS, vi, no. 96)
4 November 1345 Gift of barony of Cluny (ABD) 1/54/106 (RMS, i, App. 1., no. 121)
22 November 1345 Gift of lands of Rothiemay (BNF) 1/54/107 (RRS, vi, no. 99)
28 December 1345 Gift of grain ferme due the king from barony of Cambusnethan (LAN) with tenancies of freeholders 1/54/108 (RRS, vi, no. 100)
30 March 1346 Gift of Rock of Dunnottar (KCD) 1/54/109 (RMS, i, App. 1., no. 122)
5 May 1346 Relaxation of suits of justiciar court for Newbattle abbey from Masterton (MLO) 1/54/110 (RRS, vi, no. 101)
6 May 1346 Gift of 'Dalelachane' in 'Ballemontyrcowyltane' in earldom of Carrick (AYR) 1/54/111 (RRS, vi, no. 102)
25 May 1346 Gift of Ederline, Garvalt, and other lands in Argyll (ARG) 1/54/112 (RRS, vi, no. 103)
27 August 1346 Inspection of charter of Henry de Maule, lord of Panmure of Carmyllie and other lands (ANG) 1/54/115 (RRS, vi, no. 106)
1 September 1346 Inspection (?) of charter of John Graham son of John Graham of Abercorn to John Renton, burgess of Berwick, anent Billie in Bunkle (BWK) 1/54/116 (RRS, vi, no. 107)
8 September 1346 Gift of the office of sheriff of Tweeddale with leadership of the men of sheriffdom (PEB) 1/54/117 (RRS, vi, no. 108)