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Gilbert, Gilbrighte or Gillebride was co-lord of Galloway with his brother Uchtred. They were the sons of Fergus, lord of Galloway. With his wife Aufrica of Fife, Gilbert had several children of whom Duncan would have progeny.
During the disturbances that followed the capture of William 'the Lion', king of Scots, by the English in 1174, Gilbert slew Uchtred and offered his loyalty to the English king, Henry II. This was refused, on account of his fratricide. After the Treaty of Falaise in December 1174 between William and Henry II, William was freed in 1175 and marched into Galloway. Gilbert escaped with a fine, but rewarded this leniency with war against Scotland, rejecting offers to buy peace. About 9 October 1176 he paid homage and fealty to King Henry II at Feckenham, giving his son Duncan as hostage.
Gilbert was benefactor of the nunnery of North Berwick, founded by Duncan of Fife about 1150. He died on 1 January 1185 and was succeeded by Duncan.
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Skønnet 1116 - 1185 (69 år)
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