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Thomas Randolph

Type Figure Region Scotland Time 1278–1332 Also known as Earl of Moray

Scottish soldier-statesman, first Earl of Moray, nephew and chief minister of Robert Bruce;…

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  1. 1278–1307Moray · HighlandsOf Scottish noble birth and related by marriage to the Bruce family, he initially served England in the early Wars of Independence and took part in the capture of William Wallace, before turning to support Robert Bruce around 1307.
  2. 1307–1314Edinburgh · ScotlandAfter being created Earl of Moray he commanded northern forces; in March 1314 he seized Edinburgh Castle by a night climb and surprise attack, and that same year commanded the right wing at the Battle of Bannockburn, distinguishing himself greatly.
  3. 1314–1332Scotland · ScotlandHe served as regent in Bruce's later years and after his death, overseeing logistics for the expedition to Ireland and diplomacy with England; in 1328 he took part in negotiating the Treaty of Edinburgh–Northampton, consolidating Scottish independence.

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