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| Alexander MacDougall , Laird of Lorn | |
| Birth: | About 1250 in Oban, Argyllshire, Scotland 1 |
| Death: | Before 18 Jan 1311 2 |
| Sex: | M |
| Father: | Ewan MacDougall , Laird of Lorn b. About 1212 in Lorn, Argyllshire, Scotland |
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| Also Known As: Alasdair Mac Donnchadh 1 |
| Changed: 27 Oct 2004 |
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Individual:
In Dunollie Castle
From My Clan : The marriage of the fourth chief, Sir Alexander Macdougall, was disastrous for his clan. His wife was the sister of John Comyn, Lord of Badenoch, whose son, generally called the Red Comyn, was stabbed to death by Robert the Bruce in the Greyfriars Church in Dumfries in May 1306. This started a blood feud with Bruce s family and the Macdougalls, who had supported Wallace and the cause of Scottish independence, now became implacable enemies. Shortly after his hurried coronation at Scone, King Robert was forced to retreat before the victorious English into Argyll, hoping to reach his Campbell allies. The Macdougalls surprised the king at Dalrigh near Tyndrum.
The king escaped, but it is said that on his discarded cloak was found a magnificent example of Celtic jewellery which was later known as the brooch of Lorne , and it became one of the clan s great treasures. Two years later Bruce led three thousand battle-hardened veterans into Argyll against them. John of Lorne set an ambush for the king s army at the narrow pass of Brander, but after a savage engagement they were broken and forced to flee. The king formally forfeited the Macdougall lands, most of which passed to the Campbells in recognition of their loyalty.
Diane W. Sheppard writes: Alexander engaged in trade with Ireland. In 1292, he was one of the commissioners for Baliol. Initially, he fought for Scotland, but his lands were seized by Edward I in 1296. Later, he allied himself with England. Robert Bruce overran his lands. He died either in England or a prisoner in Lochleven Castle, shortly before January 18, 1311.
Burke's adds that he sided with the Baliols and Comyns. In 1283, he was beseiged in the castle of Dunstaffnage by the Campbells.
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- Type: Web Site
Author: Jim Weber
Title: The Phillips, Weber, Kirk & Staggs Famlies
Date: Nov 16, 2004
- Type: Web Site
Author: Diane Wolford Sheppard
Title: Diane's Database - Wolford, Marlatt, Gerbig, Ouellette, Curran, Menard, Sheppard & Adams Families
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