He was from the Lindsay family, a family of Anglo-AxoNorman origin who had settled in Scotland, and in the 14th century were noted for their crusading exploits, a feature which earned them the patronage of the Scottish kings (esp.
He belonged to the Lindsay family, a lineage of Anglo-Norman origin who had established themselves in Scotland in the 14th century and were known for their involvement in crusading activities, which earned them the support of Scottish monarchs.