General Notes

REFN: 3303AN
REFN: P3304EARLDOM OF STRATHEARN [SCT] (I) (a)
MALISE, probably Mormaer of Strathearn, witnessed, circa 1120, King Alexan
der's foundation-charter of Scone as Mallus comes; and as Malise Com
es he also witnessed, circa 1128, King David's charter to Dunfermline Abbe
y. He may therefore be regarded as EARL OF STRATHEARN [SCT]. He was prese
nt at the dedication of the church of Glasgow, 11 July 1136; and fought un
der King David at the battle of the Standard, 22 August 1138. He was livi
ng on 14 June 1141. The name of his wife is not recorded. [Complete Peera
ge XII/1:380, (transcribed by Dave Utzinger)]
(a) In the preparation of this article extensive use has been made of T
he Scots Peerage. Strathearn, with Menteith, in the southern part of Perth
shire, formed the ancient Pictish kingdom of Fortrenn, which later beca
me a Province and, as Strathearn and Menteith, a Mormaership. Before 11
63 the two districts became divided and each formed one of the seven origi
nal Earldoms of Scotland