Sir Walter de Berkley 8th of

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was a 13th-14th century

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noble. Walter was the son of John de Berkley, 7th of Gartly. He was a supporter of

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. He did homage to King

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at Berwick on 28 August 1296. With John Comyn, Lord of Badenoch he held out against the invasion of Edward I until forced to surrender in February 1304. He again swore fealty and homage to King Edward I of England on 14 March 1304 at

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. Walter was appointed

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by Edward I in September 1305. Walter played an important part in the northern campaign of 1307 with King Robert I of Scotland. He also witnessed the submission of William, Earl of Ross in 1308.Barron, p.349

Family

Walter is known to have had the following issue: *Andrew de Berkley, 9th of Gartly

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Berkeley, Walter Nobility from Aberdeenshire 13th-century Scottish nobility 14th-century Scottish nobility Medieval Scottish knights Scottish people of the Wars of Scottish Independence

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