William de Moravia, 5th Earl of Sutherland
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William de Moravia (also known as William Sutherland[1]) (died 1370) was the 5th Earl of Sutherland and chief of Clan Sutherland. William, 5th Earl of Sutherland was a loyal supporter of David II of Scotland in the wars against England.[1] William suceeded in taking Roxburgh Castle back from the English.[1] He married Margaret in 1345, a daughter of King Robert I of Scotland (Robert the Bruce) and his second wife Elizabeth de Burgh.[1]
In 1360, William, 5th Earl of Sutherland granted to his brother Nicholas Sutherland, younger son of the 4th Earl, the barony of Thoroboll. From this Nicholas Sutherland descended the Sutherland Lairds of Duffus.[1]
William de Moravia, 5th Earl of Sutherland had issue:[2]
- Robert de Moravia, 6th Earl of Sutherland (Robert Sutherland).
- Kenneth Sutherland, 1st Laird of the Sutherland of Forse family.
- John Beg Sutherland.
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| Peerage of Scotland | ||
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| Preceded by Kenneth de Moravia |
Earl of Sutherland c. 1333 – 1370 |
Succeeded by Robert de Moravia |
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