Thomas Charteris
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Sir Thomas Charteris styled "of Amisfield
", was a Scottish nobleman. He supported the Bruce family and was appointed ambassador to England. In 1342 he was appointed Lord Chancellor of Scotland
by Dvaid II
. He was killed in 1346 at the Battle of Neville's Cross
.
Amisfield Tower
Amisfield Tower is an impressive, well-preserved tower house] about 5 miles north of Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. The castle, also known as Hempisfield Tower, is vacant.The location of Amisfield Tower is at .- History :...
", was a Scottish nobleman. He supported the Bruce family and was appointed ambassador to England. In 1342 he was appointed Lord Chancellor of Scotland
Lord Chancellor of Scotland
The Lord Chancellor of Scotland was a Great Officer of State in pre-Union Scotland.Holders of the office are known from 1123 onwards, but its duties were occasionally performed by an official of lower status with the title of Keeper of the Great Seal...
by Dvaid II
David II of Scotland
David II was King of Scots from 7 June 1329 until his death.-Early life:...
. He was killed in 1346 at the Battle of Neville's Cross
Battle of Neville's Cross
The Battle of Neville's Cross took place to the west of Durham, England on 17 October 1346.-Background:In 1346, England was embroiled in the Hundred Years' War with France. In order to divert his enemy Philip VI of France appealed to David II of Scotland to attack the English from the north in...
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