Thomas Charteris

Thomas Charteris

Sir Thomas Charteris (d. 1346) styled "of Amisfield", was a Scottish nobleman. He supported the Bruce family and was appointed ambassador to England. In 1342 he was appointed Lord High Chancellor by David II of Scotland. He was killed in 1346 at the Battle of Neville's Cross.


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