Andrew Hay, 8th Earl of Erroll facts for kids
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The Earl of Erroll
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Arms of the Earl of Erroll
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| 12th Lord High Constable of Scotland | |
| In office 1573–1585 |
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| Preceded by | George Hay |
| Succeeded by | Francis Hay |
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| Born | c. 1531 Errol, Perthshire, Scotland |
| Died | 8 October 1585 Perth, Perthshire |
| Spouses | Lady Jean Hay Agnes Sinclair |
| Children | 7, including Francis and Helenor |
| Parents | George Hay, 7th Earl of Erroll Margaret Robertson |
Andrew Hay, 8th Earl of Erroll (born around 1531 – died 8 October 1585), was an important Scottish nobleman and politician. He held the special role of Lord High Constable of Scotland, which was a very old and powerful position in the country.
Andrew Hay's Life
Andrew Hay was the son of George Hay, 7th Earl of Erroll. His mother was Margaret Robertson. His father became the Earl of Erroll after his uncle, William Hay, 6th Earl of Erroll, passed away. William had only a baby daughter, Jean Hay.
In Scotland, noble titles like "Earl" can sometimes pass down through the female side of a family. This means Jean could have become the Countess of Erroll. However, the King decided that Andrew's father, George, would inherit the title instead. This came with a condition: George had to pay money to William's widow. Also, one of George's sons had to marry Jean Hay.
Andrew Hay passed away in October 1585.
Family and Marriages
Andrew Hay married his cousin, Lady Jean Hay, around June 1552. She was the daughter of the 6th Earl of Erroll. They had several children together.
- Alexander Hay: He faced health challenges that meant he could not inherit the title. In 1582, King James VI of Scotland arranged for a surgeon to help Alexander in France.
- Francis Hay, 9th Earl of Erroll: He later became the 9th Earl of Erroll.
- Thomas Hay: He also had health issues.
- Lady Helen (Helenor): She married Alexander Livingstone, 1st Earl of Linlithgow.
Lady Jean Hay passed away in August 1570. Andrew Hay married again in 1581 to Agnes Sinclair. She was the daughter of George Sinclair, 4th Earl of Caithness. They had three children:
- George Hay: He was the grandfather of John Hay, 12th Earl of Erroll.
- William Hay
- Lady Margaret Hay: She never married.
Andrew Hay also had a daughter named Agnes from outside his marriages. She married Patrick Bruce.
His second wife, Lady Agnes, lived longer than Andrew.
