Sir Christopher Seton | |
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Born | 1278 England |
Died | 1306 Dumfries, Scotland |
Spouse(s) | Christina Bruce |
Parents | John de Seton Erminia Lascelles |
Sir Christopher Seton (1278–1306), also known as Christopher de Seton, was a 13th-century noble, who held lands in England and Scotland. He was a supporter of Robert the Bruce and obtained Robert's sister's hand in marriage. Present during the killing of John Comyn, Lord of Badenoch at Greyfriars Church, Dumfries, he also killed Sir Robert Comyn, who had rushed to Badenoch's aid. Seton was captured at Loch Doon Castle and executed at Dumfries in 1306.