Robert Munro, 14th Baron of Foulis (died 10 September 1547) was a Scottish soldier and

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chief of the Highland

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. He was seated at

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. Although he is traditionally the 14th Baron and 17th overall chief of the clan, he is only the 7th Munro chief that can be proved by contemporary evidence.

Lands and Charters

On 22 May 1542 Robert was served heir to his father Hector Munro, 13th Baron of Foulis before John Cuthbert, Sheriff of

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and thus inherited his father's lands. Also during 1542,

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granted Robert the relief of the lands that had belonged to his father. In 1542, a feud broke out between

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, chief of the

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and

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, the chief of

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. The feud resulted in the Battle of Alltan-Beath after which Donald Mackay was captured and imprisoned in the Munro's

. Some accounts say that he escaped, others that he was released by Robert Munro as the Munros and Mackays had been on good terms for generations. According to Fraser's ''Wardlaw Manuscript'' written in the 17th century, because of the Munro's kindness and civility towards Donald Mackay "to this day" a correspondence was linked between the Munros and Mackays. In 1544, Robert Munro, 14th Baron of Foulis signed a bond of kindness and alliance with Alexander Ross, the chief of the

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. In 1546 Robert Munro, Laird of Foulis received the patronage of the Chaplainory of Obsdale from Angus MacDonald, 7th chief of the

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Battle of Pinkie Cleugh

In early September, 1547, Englishman

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invaded Scotland. All of the Scottish clan chiefs and noblemen were called to Edinburgh. Robert Munro, 14th Baron of Foulis responded to the call and together with the fighting men of his clan he proceeded to

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and joined the Scottish army. On 10 September the

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took place where Robert was killed.

Family and descendants

Robert married Margaret Dunbar, only daughter of Sir Alexander Dunbar, Sheriff of Morayshire. They had seven children who produced many of the important branches of the Clan Munro. #

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. (heir and successor). #Hector Munro, 1st of Contullich, Gildermorie and Fyrish. From who descend the Monro of Fyrish branch who were a distinguished family of physicians. #Hugh Munro 1st, of Assynt, whose third son was Reverend

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. #George Munro, 1st of Katewell. According to historian Alexander Mackenzie this George Munro was killed alongside his father in battle in 1547. However, the evidence is against this because the same historian quotes a charter granted to Robert Mor Munro, 15th Baron in 1563 which was witnessed by his brother George, proving that George was still alive years after the battle.

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, fifth president of the United States was descended from the Munro of Katewell branch of the clan. #Catherine Munro. #Janet Munro.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Munro, Robert, 14th Baron of Foulis Robert Munro, 14th Baron of Foulis 1547 deaths People from Ross and Cromarty Scottish deaths at the Battle of Pinkie Year of birth unknown