Thomas Randolph, 2nd Earl of Moray
Thomas Randolph, 2nd Earl of Moray (died 11 August 1332), a Scottish military commander, held his title for just 23 days.
The son of Thomas Randolph, 1st Earl of Moray, a companion-in-arms of King Robert the Bruce, he succeeded his father on 20 July 1332.
Thomas, 2nd Earl of Moray had a chief command under the Earl of Mar ranged against the army of Edward Balliol at the Battle of Dupplin Moor, where he was killed. He died childless.
References
- Traquair, Peter Freedom's Sword 1997
- Anderson, William, The Scottish Nation, Edinburgh, 1867, vol.vii, p. 200-1.
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| Preceded by Thomas Randolph |
Earl of Moray 1332 |
Succeeded by John Randolph |
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