Kerr, Freeman, Crowder, Patrick and related families:Information about Breton Noble Alan
Breton Noble Alan (b. Bef. 1025, d. date unknown)
Notes for Breton Noble Alan:
Alan was hereditary Steward of Dol in Britanny.Before they came to Scotland, this family was composed of noble Bretons, hereditary Stewards of Dol and were connected with the Counts of Dol and Dinan who were a branch of the ancient ruling dynasty of Britanny.So they were probably ultimately Ancient Britons in origin.This family line became Kings of Scots in 1371 and were Sovereigns of England and Ireland as well, 1603-1715, while various branches of their male line, both illigitimate and legal, and assuming various surnames, have held numerous dukedoms, earldoms, viscountcies, ministers, and lordships down through history.
Children of Breton Noble Alan are: