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Birth:          1140 of Paisley Abbey, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Death:          1204 

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Alan fitz Walter (1140–1204)[1] was hereditary High Steward of Scotland and a 
crusader.
Life[edit]

Alan was the son and heir of Walter fitz Alan, by his spouse Eschina, who was 
possibly a member of a family from the south of Scotland. From the time of his 
succession to his death in 1204, Alan served as dapifer to William the Lion, King of 
Scots.[1] It was during Alan's lifetime that his family acquired the Isle of Bute.[1][2] He 
was possibly responsible for the erection of Rothesay Castle on the island.[1]

Alan accompanied Richard the Lionheart on the Third Crusade, from which he 
returned to Scotland in July 1191.[3][4]

A Royal Grant to Kinloss Abbey, signed at Melrose Abbey was made between 1179 
and 1183. Amongst the witnesses are the Abbot of Melrose, the Abbot of Newbottle, 
Richard de Morville, Constable of Scotland, 'Alan, son of Walter the Steward, and 
William de Lauder.[5]

Alan became a patron of the Knights Templar and is responsible for expanding 
Templar influence in Scotland.

He appears as a witness to other charters of William The Lion.[6]

Marriage and issue[edit]

He married firstly,[3][7] Eva, who is usually named as the daughter of Sweyn 
Thor'sson, although some historians dispute Eva's parentage. They had no known 
issue.

By his second marriage to Alesta, daughter of Morggán, Earl of Mar[3] [7] and Ada, he 
had issue:
Walter Stewart, 3rd High Steward of Scotland,[7] married Bethóc, daughter of Gille 
Críst, Earl of Angus and his wife Marjorie. He died in 1246.
David [7]
Leonard
Avelina, married Donnchadh, Earl of Carrick

Some sources list Margaret Galloway as Walter's mother. Galloway is related to William 
the Conqueror and other royalty.

Parents
FITZ ALAN Walter (ABT 1106 - 1177)
DE LOUDONIS Eschyna (ABT 1102 - )

Siblings
FITZ WALTER Alan (1140 - 1204)

Marriage To ____ Alesta (ABT 1150 - )
    m.  

Notes

Parents
MAC GYLOCHER Margund (Morggan) (1120 - BEF 1183)
----- Agnes (ABT 1122 - )

Children by ____ Alesta ABT 1150 - 
FITZ ALAN [STEWART] Walter (ABT 1170 - ABT 1246)

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