DUNBAR, Earl Gospatrick II
1062 - 1138 (76 years)Set As Default Person
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Name DUNBAR, Gospatrick II [1] Title Earl Birth 1062 Gender Male Misc Member of Clan Dunbar Royalty & Nobility 2nd Earl of Dunbar aka Earl of Lothiar Web Address https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earl_of_Dunbar Web Address https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gospatric_II,_Earl_of_Lothian Web Address https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Dunbar-157 Name Cospatrick II _MILT 22 Aug 1138 Northallerton, Yorkshire, England Earl Gospatric, described as "the chief leader of the men of Lothian" was killed at the Battle of the Standard, being "struck by an arrow, he fell". Death 22 Aug 1138 Northallerton, Yorkshire, England - at the Battle of the Standard
Patriarch & Matriarch DUNKELD, Crínán of, b. Abt 975, Atholl, Perthshire, Scotland d. 1045, Dunkeld, Perthshire, Scotland (Age 70 years) (Great Grandfather)
WESSEX, Ethelreda of, b. Abt 1042 (Mother)Person ID I17583 My Genealogy Last Modified 15 Jul 2024
Father DUNBAR, Earl Gospatrick I, b. Abt 1040, Northumberland, England d. 15 Dec 1074, Norham, Northumberland, England (Age 34 years) Relationship natural Mother WESSEX, Ethelreda of, b. Abt 1042 Relationship natural Family ID F12905 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family Living Children 1. DUNBAR, Juliana of, b. 1112 d. 1160 (Age 48 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] 2. DUNBAR, Gospatrick III d. 1166 [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] Family ID F12904 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 15 Jul 2024
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Albums Knights and Nobility (3)
Royals are/were the monarchs and their immediate family. See the following Wiki article re: royalty: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_family
Nobles are/were the highest social class and generally held land or an office in exchange for allegiance and services to a monarch or higher-ranking nobleman. See the following Wiki article re: nobility: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nobility
Nobility and Knights: Understanding Their Roles and Distinctions
Nobility is a broad social class that includes individuals holding titles, typically hereditary but sometimes granted by a monarch. Positioned immediately below royalty, this class encompasses ranks such as dukes, earls, and counts in the British system. While it's rare for commoners to ascend into nobility, history has seen such occurrences due to factors like wealth, military prowess, or royal favor.
Knights represent a distinct class within the nobility. They were essentially professional cavalrymen, often of high birth, who achieved their privileged military status after undergoing rigorous training as a page and squire. The journey to knighthood involved several stages:
As a Page: A young boy would start learning about horses, hunting, and weaponry.
Becoming a Squire: Around age 14, showing potential, he would assist a full knight, honing his skills with weapons and armor.
Knighthood: Between ages 18 and 21, he could be knighted by a lord or another knight, typically in an elaborate initiation ceremony.
Knights were renowned as the most-feared and best-protected warriors on medieval battlefields. They were expected to uphold the chivalric traditions of bravery, strength, skill in battle, respect for women, defense of the weak and poor, and generosity. Off the battlefield, knights were known for their chivalry, often wealthy and of high status. Their roles extended to guarding a baron and his castle, fighting in wars for their sovereign and the Church, and participating in medieval tournaments.
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Sources - [S1747] Gary Boyd Roberts, The Royal Descents of 900 Immigrants, (Name: Genealogical Publishing Company; Location: Baltimore, Maryland; Date: 2018;), Volume II; pgs 857-858.
- [S1747] Gary Boyd Roberts, The Royal Descents of 900 Immigrants, (Name: Genealogical Publishing Company; Location: Baltimore, Maryland; Date: 2018;), Volume II; pgs 857-858.