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Alan Fitzwalter was born circa 1140 and died circa 1204. He was the first son of Walter Fitzalan and Eochyna de Molle. Events Henry Jasomirgott was made count palatine of the Rhine. ...
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During the third crusade, Alan Fitzwalter accompanied Richard the Lionheart of England. He was a patron of the Knights Templar and is responsible for expanding Templar influence in Scotland. On the death of his father in 1177, he inherited the title of High Steward of Scotland. The second person to hold this title. Richard I (8 September 1157 â 6 April 1199) was King of England from 1189 to 1199. ...
Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: God Save the King/Queen Capital London (de facto) Largest city London Official language(s) English (de facto) Unification - by Athelstan AD 927 Area - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK) 50,346 sq mi Population - 2006 est. ...
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The High Steward or Great Steward was given in the 12th century to Walter Fitzalan, whose descendants became the Stewart family. ...
He was married to Eva who is usually named as the daughter of Sweyn Thor'sson. Though some historians dispute Eva's parentage. She gave him four children: Leonard Stewart, Aveline Stewart, Walter Stewart, 3rd High Steward of Scotland born ca. 1198, and David Stewart born ca. 1204. Walter Stewart, 3rd High Steward of Scotland and Justicar of Scotland Born before 1198, he was the son of Alan FitzWalter, 2nd High Steward of Scotland; who accompanied King Richard on the Third Crusade in 1191, and Alesta, Alans second wife. ...
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