Walter Byset (died 1251), Lord of

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, was a

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nobleman.

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Born in

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, Walter married in 1233 Ada of Galloway, daughter of Lochlann of Galloway and wife Elena de Moreville. She was the sister of

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. Walter fled to

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and then to

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with his nephew John Byset after they had been accused of involvement in the murder of Padraig, Earl of Atholl (his cousin in-law), and two companions at their lodgings after a tournament at Haddington in 1242.Way, pp. 362. Patrick II Earl of March, exhorted by David de Hastings, pursued Walter who sought protection from King

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. Despite the king securing him in a number of safe houses he was eventually banished, with the loss of his estates, to England. Walter was received into the peace of King

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. In 1248, Walter seized

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and was granted by King

to buy stores from Ireland to provision and fortify the castle. Walter was captured by Allan, the son of the Earl of Atholl, also in 1248 after

fell. Walter is recorded as having died in 1251 on the

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.Campbell, Chapter 9

Citations and references

Citations References * Campbell, Thorbjorn (2013). ''Arran: A History'', Birlinn, . * * * * Way, George and Squire, Romily. (1994). ''Collins Scottish Clan & Family Encyclopedia''. (Foreword by The Rt Hon. The Earl of Elgin KT, Convenor, The Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs).

Walter Walter may refer to: People and fictional characters * Walter (name), including a list of people and fictional and mythical characters with the given name or surname * Little Walter, American blues harmonica player Marion Walter Jacobs (1930–19 ...

1251 deaths People from Aboyne Nobility from Aberdeenshire 13th-century Scottish nobility Year of birth unknown {{noble-stub

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