Thomas Randolph | |
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Earl of Moray | |
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Born | c. 1285 |
Died | 20 July 1332 Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland |
Spouse(s) | Isabel Stewart of Bonkyll |
Issue | Thomas, 2nd Earl of Moray John, 3rd Earl of Moray Agnes Randolph Isobel Randolph |
Father | Sir Thomas Randolph |
Mother | Martha of Kilconquhar |
Thomas Randolph, Earl of Moray (c. 1285 – 20 July 1332) was a soldier and diplomat in the Wars of Scottish Independence, who later served as regent of Scotland. He was a nephew of Robert the Bruce, who created him as the first earl of Moray. He was known for successfully capturing Edinburgh Castle from the English, and he was one of the signatories of the Declaration of Arbroath.