Sir Walter de Berkley 8th of Gartly was a 13th-14th century Scottish noble. Walter was the son of John de Berkley, 7th of Gartly. He was a supporter of

Robert de Brus 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 ...

. He did homage to King

Edward I of England Edward I (17/18 June 1239 – 7 July 1307), also known as Edward Longshanks and the Hammer of the Scots, was King of England and Lord of Ireland from 1272 to 1307. Concurrently, he ruled the duchies of Aquitaine and Gascony as a vassa ...

at Berwick on 28 August 1296. With John Comyn, Lord of Badenoch he held out against the invasion of Edward I until forced to surrender in February 1304. He again swore fealty and homage to King Edward I of England on 14 March 1304 at

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. Walter was appointed

Sheriff of Banff The Sheriff of Banff was historically the office responsible for enforcing law and order and bringing criminals to justice in Banff, Scotland. Prior to 1748 most sheriffdoms were held on a hereditary basis. From that date, following the Jacobite ...

by Edward I in September 1305. Walter played an important part in the northern campaign of 1307 with King Robert I of Scotland. He also witnessed the submission of William, Earl of Ross in 1308.Barron, p.349

Family

Walter is known to have had the following issue: *Andrew de Berkley, 9th of Gartly

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References

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Berkeley, Walter 13th-century Scottish people 14th-century Scottish people Medieval Scottish knights Scottish people of the Wars of Scottish Independence

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