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1308 718 years ago Notable Deaths October 10

Patrick Dunbar, 8th Earl of Dunbar

On October 10, in the year 1308, Patrick Dunbar, 8th Earl of Dunbar. This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of October 10, one of 483 recorded events on this date across all of history.

1 notable person is associated with this event, including Patrick IV, Earl of March. Learn more below.

Patrick IV, 8th Earl of Dunbar and 1st Earl of March, sometimes called Patric[k] of Dunbar or Patric de Dunbar, and nicknamed "Black-beard", was the most important magnate in the Borders region of Scotland. He was one of the Competitors for the Crown of Scotland.

Key Facts

  • This event took place on October 10, 1308 (AD era).
  • It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
  • Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
  • 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
  • Wikipedia source last updated on 13 September 2026.

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Patrick IV, Earl of March

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