Bruce, Christian (d. 1356)

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Bruce, Christian (d. 1356)

Countess of Mar. Name variations: Lady Christian Bruce; Lady Christian Seton; Christian Moray or Murray; Christina Bruce. Died in 1356; daughter of Robert Bruce, earl of Carrick, and Marjorie of Carrick (c. 1254–1292); sister of Robert I the Bruce (1274–1329), king of Scotland (r. 1306–1329); married Garnait also known as Gratney, 7th earl of Mar, around 1292; married Christopher Seton, in 1305; married Andrew Murray also known as Andrew Moray of Bothwell, after October 12, 1325; children: (first marriage) Donald, 8th earl of Mar; Helen of Mar (who married John Mentieth, lord of Arran, and Sir James Garioch); (third marriage) John Moray, lord of Bothwell; Sir Thomas Moray.

During Scotland's wars for independence (1296–1328), Lady Christian Bruce defended Kildrummy Castle when it came under siege.

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