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Andrew Murray Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Andrew Murray, based on 6 World History Database records associated with Scotland.

6 records1333–13366 events1 places

Chronological biography

1333

Resistance ContinuesAugust 1333
Government / Government of Scotland · Guardian of Scotland · Scotland

Andrew Murray becomes central to continued resistance after Halidon Hill

1335

Peace1335
Warfare / England War · Guardian

Murray negotiates a truce with Edward until April 1336, during which time, various French and Papal emissaries attempt to negotiate a peace between the two countries

Truce Agreement1335
Warfare / England War · Guardian

Murray negotiates a truce with Edward until April 1336, during which time, various French and Papal emissaries attempt to negotiate a peace between the two countries

GuardianJuly 1335
Warfare / England War · Guardian

Following Edward's return to England, the remaining leaders of the Scots resistance choose Sir Andrew Murray as Guardian

1336

SuccessionJanuary 1336
Warfare / England War · Guardian

The Scots draw up a draft Treaty agreeing to recognise the elderly and childless Edward Balliol as King, so long as David II would be his heir, however, David II rejects it

Treaty NegotiationsJanuary 1336
Warfare / England War · Guardian

The Scots draw up a draft Treaty agreeing to recognise the elderly and childless Edward Balliol as King, so long as David II would be his heir, however, David II rejects it

Titles and roles

Guardian · Guardian of Scotland

Record provenance

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