Andrew Moray
Andrew Moray (Anglo-Norman: Andreu de Moray; Latin: Andreas de Moravia), also known as Andrew de Moray, Andrew of Moray, or Andrew Murray, an esquire, became one of Scotland's war-leaders during the First Scottish War of Independence. Moray initially raised a small band of supporters at Avoch Castle in early summer 1297 to fight King Edward I of England. He soon had successfully regained control of the north for the absent Scots king, John Balliol. Moray subsequently merged his army with that of William Wallace, and jointly led the combined army to victory at the Battle of Stirling Bridge on 11 September 1297. In the fighting at Stirling, Moray was severely wounded. He died at an unknown date and place that year.
Andrew Moray | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | Scotland, exact location of birth is not known |
| Died | 1297 |
| Cause of death | Due to wounds received at the Battle of Stirling Bridge |
| Children | Sir Andrew Murray |
| Parent(s) | Sir Andrew Moray of Petty an unnamed daughter of John Comyn I of Badenoch |
| Relatives | David Moray (uncle) |
| Occupation | Military leader |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of Scotland |
| Years of service | 1297 |
| Rank | Commander |
| Battles/wars | First War of Scottish Independence: |
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