The title Earl of Moray (pronounced "Murry") has been created several times in the Peerage of Scotland.
Prior to the formal establishment of the peerage, Earl of Moray, numerous individuals ruled the kingdom of Moray or Mormaer of Moray until 1130 when the kingdom was destroyed by David I of Scotland.
Read more about Earl Of Moray: History of The Earldom of Moray, Mormaers of Moray, Earls of Moray, First Creation (1312), Earls of Moray, Second Creation (1372), Earls of Moray, Third Creation (1501), Earls of Moray, Fourth Creation (1549), Earls of Moray, Fifth Creation (1562)
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