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Thomas became Mormaer of Mar whilst still a child living in the Kingdom Of England , and it took several years for Thomas to return to the Kingdom Of Scotland and take charge of his inheritance. He had a fairly successful career in Scottish politics, becoming Great Chamberlain Of Scotland , and several times acting as an ambassador to England.

He married twice, firstly to , Margaret Graham of Menteith , and secondly to Margaret Stewart , Countess Of Angus . He was succeeded by his sister Margaret, who was married to William Douglas. He died childless in 1374 , bringing his line and the ancient Gaelic Mormaerdom of Mar through the male line to an end. The Mormaerdom passed into the Douglas empire.


BIBLIOGRAPHY

  • McDonald, R. Andrew, ''Outlaws of Medieval Scotland: Challenges to the Canmore Kings, 1058-1266'', (East Linton, 2003), p. 56




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  Title Mormaer Of Mar
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  Years 1332 - 1374


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