John de Keith
Sir John de Keith, Marischal of Scotland, was a Scottish noble. He was a son of Hervey de Keith and
Margaret de Douglas.
John inherited the position of Marischal of Scotland in 1249, which was charged with the safety of the king's person within Parliament and was also custodian of the royal regalia.John married Margaret Cumyn, daughter of William Comyn, Lord of Badenoch, Justiciar of Scotland and Marjory, Countess of Buchan, they are known to have had the following issue:
- William de Kieth, married Barbara de Seton, had issue.
- Robert de Keith, married Joanna Galbraith, had issue.
- Edward de Keith
- Richard de Keith
- Philip de Keith, Rector of Biggar.
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