Sir Eustace de Maxwell (died 3 March 1342), Lord of Caerlaverock, was a prominent 14th-century Scottish noble.

Life

Maxwell was the heir of John de Maxwell, Lord of Caerlaverock. He was holding Caerlaverock Castle in 1312 for the English, before changing allegiances to King

Robert I of Scotland Robert I (11 July 1274 – 7 June 1329), popularly known as Robert the Bruce (Scottish Gaelic: ''Raibeart an Bruis''), was King of Scots from 1306 to his death in 1329. One of the most renowned warriors of his generation, Robert eventuall ...

. His castle of Caerlaverock was then placed under siege by the English, who could not take the castle. He was a signatory to the Declaration of Arbroath and his seal was attached to the declaration. He was later tried for complicity in the Soules conspiracy, however was acquitted. Eustace allegiance was swayed to Edward Balliol, following Robert I's death. He fought at the

Battle of Dupplin Moor The Battle of Dupplin Moor was fought between supporters of King David II of Scotland, the son of King Robert Bruce, and English-backed invaders supporting Edward Balliol, son of King John I of Scotland, on 11 August 1332. It took place a lit ...

and was at Balliol's Coronation at Scone on 24 September 1332. Maxwell continued in active service with the English, when Balliol fled. Eustace then rebelled against the English in 1338, however was pardoned by King Edward III of England in 1339. He died at Caerlaverock on 3 March 1342. Eustace had married Helen, daughter of Robert Maxwell of Pollok. They had no surviving issue and upon Eustace's death he was succeeded by his brother John Maxwell of Pencaitland.

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* * * * * 1342 deaths Year of birth unknown 14th-century Scottish people Medieval Scottish knights Scottish people of the Wars of Scottish Independence Signatories to the Declaration of Arbroath Eustace {{Scotland-noble-stub