Alexander Comyn (1218-1289) was the Justiciar of Scotland from 1258 to 1289, Constable of Scotland from 1275 to 1289 and the Guardian of Scotland from 1286 to 1289. A member of the Scots-Norman Clan Comyn (Cumming), Comyn was influential in politics and served as regent after the death of King Alexander III of Scotland.
Biography[]
Comyn was from Buchan in Scotland, the son of William Comyn and Countess Marjory of Buchan. From a Scoto-Norman ancestral family, he was a very influential man in politics. Although without chivalry, he understood the chain of command (but knew little what orders to give) and was a promising commander with talent. He was also a smart man, knowing a trifle of management.
Comyn was the govenror of Aberdeen from 1258 to 1289 under King Alexander III of Scotland, and also held the titles of Justiciar of Scotland (1258-1289) and Constable of Scotland (1275-1289). In 1271 he led an attack on the Norwegian invasion army's advance guard of 346 men under Captain Stenkil with 381 men, and lost twice in two attacks. However, in a third assault, he repelled the army, yet had suffered so much losses that his victory was worthless.