Sir Adam Gordon [57370]

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In 1305 he represented Scotland at a Council at Westminster.¹ He held the office of Justiciar of Lothian between 1305 and 1312, under English rule.¹ After 1314 he supported King Robert I.¹ He was granted the territorial Lordship of Strathbogie, forfeited by the Earl of Athole.¹ He was Ambassador to convey the Declaration of Arbroath to the Pope in Rome.¹ He also had two sons in holy orders.¹

1. Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 2, page 2011. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.

Adam married.