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William II, Earl of Ross (Gaelic: Uilleam; died c. 1323) was ruler of the province of Ross in northern Scotland, and a prominent figure in the Wars of Scottish Independence. William was the only child of William I, Earl of Ross and his wife Jean Comyn, daughter of William, Earl of Buchan .
27 de abr. de 2022 · Uilleam was chief of the Clan Ross who fought on the side of the Bruce against the English at the Battle of Bannockburn. Uilleam was a signatory of the Declaration of Arbroath. Uilleam had six children, one of whom, Aodh, Earl of Ross, succeeded him when he died in 1323.
- "Uilleam II of Ross", "William MacTaggart"
- Fern, Ross & Cromarty, Scotland
- circa 1249
Uilleam II, Earl of Ross (William 3rd Earl of Ross) 1323 Changed sides during the Wars of Independence, his son Walter fought at Bannockburn for Scotland. Aodh, Earl of Ross (Hugh 4th Earl of Ross) 1334 A favorite of King Robert the Bruce. Married the Bruce's sister, Matilda. Uilleam III, Earl of Ross (William 5th Earl of Ross)
William I, Earl of Ross (Gaelic: Uilleam; died 1274) was ruler of the province of Ross in northern Scotland. William appears as early as 1232, witnessing a charter as the son of Ferquhard, Earl of Ross. He succeeded his father as Earl around 1251.
15th Century & Clan Conflicts. The chiefship of the Clan Ross passed to Earl William’s brother Hugh Ross of Rariches, who was granted a charter, in 1374, for the lands of Balnagowan. The Rosses of Balnagowan held the chiefship for 300+ years.
Uilleam died in 1274 with his son, who also named Uilleam, becoming the next Earl of Ross. In 1284 Uilleam II joined with other Scottish noblemen who acknowledged Margaret, Maid of Norway as heir to King Alexander III. However, she died before ever receiving the honor.
Uilleam died in 1274 with his son, who also named Uilleam, becoming the next Earl of Ross. In 1284 Uilleam II joined with other Scottish noblemen who acknowledged Margaret, Maid of Norway as heir to King Alexander III. However, she died before ever receiving the honor.
