Alexander Montgomerie, 10th Earl of Eglinton facts for kids
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Alexander Montgomerie, 10th Earl of Eglinton
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| 10th Earl of Eglinton | |
| In office 1729–1769 |
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| Succeeded by | Archibald Montgomerie |
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| Born | 10 February 1723 |
| Died | 25 October 1769 (aged 46) |
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Alexander Montgomerie, 10th Earl of Eglinton (born February 10, 1723 – died October 25, 1769), was an important Scottish noble. He held the title of Earl of Eglinton.
About Alexander Montgomerie
Alexander Montgomerie was the son of the 9th Earl of Eglinton. His mother was Susanna, Countess of Eglinton. She was known for her beauty in society. From 1750 to 1751, he was the Grand Master Mason of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. This was a high position in a well-known social group.
Improving His Estates
Lord Eglinton was one of the first Scottish landowners to make big improvements to his properties. Landowners are people who own large areas of land. He worked to make his estates better and more productive.
- He planned and built the village of Eaglesham in Renfrewshire.
- The village was built in 1769.
- It was designed in the shape of the letter 'A'. This was a unique and clever plan.
His Social Connections
The Earl was also known for his social life. He introduced a young man named James Boswell to the exciting social scene in London in the early 1760s. James Boswell later became a famous writer. The Earl is mentioned often in Boswell's book, Boswells London Journal, 1762-63.
His Final Days
On October 24, 1769, the Earl was involved in a serious argument. This happened on the beach near his own estate of Ardrossan. The argument was with an officer named Mungo Campbell. It was about Campbell's right to carry weapons on the Earl's land. The Earl was badly hurt during this dispute. He passed away from his injuries later that evening. The person involved, Mungo Campbell, was found responsible for the Earl's death. However, Campbell died before he could face his punishment.
