Sir Alexander Murray, Lord of Culbin and

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, was a Scottish noble. He was the eldest son of

Richard de Moravia Richard de Moravia or Richard de Moray of Culbin or of Cubyn, was a Scottish nobleman famed for his victory over the Vikings at the Battle of Embo which took place in Sutherland, Scotland in 1245. Origins Richard was a son of Murdac (Muired ...

(Richard Murray of Culbin) and Margery de Lascelles. He is known to have married Eva, whose parentage is currently unknown. Eva remarried after Alexander's death to

Alexander Comyn of Dunphail Alexander Comyn of Dunphail (died 1330) was a 13th-14th century Scottish nobleman. He was a son of John Comyn, Lord of Badenoch (died c.1275) and Alicia de Ros. Alexander was married to Eva, widow of Alexander Murray, had issue. He was captur ...

. It is recorded that Alexander had two sons: John, and Murdoch.

Castle and lands

As heir to his father Richard, he inherited

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, Culbin and Newton. Further lands were inherited from his mother Marjorie and maternal uncle Duncan Lascelles. Alexander held

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in Fife.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Murray, Alexander (knight) Year of birth unknown Year of death unknown 13th-century Scottish people