Crichton, William of that Ilk, 1st Lord Crichton

Birth Name Crichton, William of that Ilk, 1st Lord Crichton
Gender male

Narrative

William was invested as a Knight in 1424. He held the office of Governor of Edinburgh Castle in 1426. He held the office of Master of the King's Household in 1435. He held the office of Chancellor [Scotland] circa 1437. In 1440 he allied against the Douglases, including the judicial murder of the 6th Earl of Douglas. He was created 1st Lord Crichton [Scotland] between 1443 and 1447. In 1444 he was outlawed and forfeited. Before 1447 he was restored to his lands and office.
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Events

Event Date Place Description Sources
Death between 1454-01-01 and 1454-07-30      

Parents

Relation to main person Name Birth date Death date Relation within this family (if not by birth)
Father Crichton, Sir John of that Ilkbefore 1421-03-12
Mother Christian, unknown of Grenislaw
         Crichton, William of that Ilk, 1st Lord Crichton between 1454-01-01 and 1454-07-30