Brief Life History of Adam
When Sir Adam De Gordon Of That Ilk 7th Lord Of Gordon was born in 1273, in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, his father, Adam de Gordon, 6th Lord of Gordon, was 19 and his mother, Marjorie McDuff, was -2. He married Annabella "Isabella" Dunkeld about 1290, in Roxburghshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 6 sons and 1 daughter. He registered for military service in 1297. In 1310, at the age of 37, his occupation is listed as justiciar of lothian. He died on 12 July 1333, at the age of 60.
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Sources (8)
- The Peerage
- Scots Peerage
- Wikipedia - Sir Adam Gordon, 7th Laird of Gordon
World Events (3)
1290 · Jews Expelled From England
After years of anti-Semitic behavior, King Edward I expelled Jews from England in 1290.
1315 · Famine Strikes Europe
A famine caused by cold winters and wet summers across Europe caused millions to die due to starvation. Desperation from hunger caused high levels of crime, stampedes in bread lines in London, infanticide, and even cannibalism throughout Europe.
1328 · First War of Scottish Independence
The First War of Scottish Independence began after England invaded Scotland in 1296. The Treaty of Edinburgh was signed in 1328 which declared peace between the two kingdoms and brought the war to an end.
Name Meaning
Some characteristic forenames: Indian Dilip, Anirban, Gopal, Alok, Anindya, Arunava, Asit, Asok, Dibyendu, Goutam, Indra, Indranil.
Indian: variant of Dey .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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