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Birth
John Randolph, 3rd Earl of Moray (1306 – 17 October 1346) was an important figure in the reign of David II of Scotland, and was for a time joint Regent of Scotland. [3]
He was son of the famous Thomas Randolph, 1st Earl of Moray, a companion-in-arms of Robert the Bruce. Upon the death of his elder brother Thomas, 2nd Earl at the Battle of Dupplin Moor in 1332, John succeeded to the earldom. He also had a famous sister Agnes Randolph, "Black Agnes of Dunbar".
He was married to Euphemia O'Beolan, but the marriage was childless. On his death the earldom of Moray reverted to the Crown, but was later given to his nephew.
Death Date: 17 OCT 1346 [1]
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