Fleming Clan Crest
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CREST: A goat’s head erased Argent, armed Or MOTTO: Let the deed shaw TRANSLATION: our actions speak for themselves VARIATIONS: Flemming |
| The Scottish Clan Fleming has a rich and storied history, spanning centuries of Scottish culture and politics. The Flemings were originally Flemish merchants who traded with England, Scotland, and Wales in the 12th century. Eventually, a distinguished Flemish leader named Baldwin settled with his followers in Biggar, Lanarkshire, under a grant from David I, and became sheriff of Lanark under Malcolm IV and William the Lion. This office remained hereditary for some time. | |
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| The Flemings were also involved in Scottish politics, with many members of the clan holding positions of power throughout history. For example, Sir Malcolm Fleming of Cumbernauld was created Earl of Wigton in 1342 by David II for his help in keeping him safe from Edward Balliol and the English. His grandson, Thomas, sold the earldom to Archibald Douglas, Lord of Galloway, in 1371, which was confirmed by Robert II.
Another notable member of the clan was Sir Robert Fleming, who was one of the first to join Robert the Bruce and assist him after the death of the Comyn at Dumfries in 1306. However, Sir Robert was also among the nine Flemings who signed the Ragman Roll, swearing fealty to Edward I of England in 1296. The Flemings were Jacobites and supported the restoration of the Stuart monarchy. John, the sixth Lord Fleming, was recreated Earl of Wigton in 1606, and the family continued to support the Stuarts after the Revolution of 1688. However, they opposed the Treaty of Union and voted against every article in the Parliament of 1706. At the rising of 1715, the Earl of Wigton was arrested by the governor of Edinburgh Castle. The title became dormant with the death in 1747 of Charles Fleming, who had succeeded his brother in the earldom. The Flemings also had a significant impact outside of politics. Sir Alexander Fleming, a member of the clan, discovered penicillin in 1928. This discovery revolutionized medicine and saved countless lives. Sir Alexander was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1945 for his discovery. Today, the Fleming family continues to have a presence in Scotland and around the world. The Clan Fleming Society is dedicated to promoting the history and culture of the clan, and members of the clan can be found in countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia. The history of Clan Fleming is a fascinating one, with members of the clan playing important roles in Scottish politics and culture throughout history. Their legacy continues to this day, with Sir Alexander Fleming’s discovery of penicillin having a lasting impact on medicine. |
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