Annabella Campbell, Countess of Lothian facts for kids

Annabella Campbell, Countess of Lothian (died 1652), was an important Scottish noblewoman. She lived during the 1600s, a time of many changes in Scotland.

Who Was Annabella Campbell?

Annabella Campbell was the daughter of a very powerful Scottish family. Her father was Archibald Campbell, 7th Earl of Argyll. Her mother was Agnes Douglas, who was the Countess of Argyll. Agnes Douglas was also the daughter of William Douglas, 6th Earl of Morton, another important Scottish noble.

Annabella's Marriage

In 1607, there was talk that Annabella might become a lady-in-waiting to Anne of Denmark. Anne of Denmark was the Queen of Scotland and England at the time. This would have been a very important role.

However, Annabella married Robert Kerr, 2nd Earl of Lothian in 1609. This marriage made her the Countess of Lothian. Together, Annabella and Robert had two daughters:

• Anne Kerr
• Johanna Kerr

Their daughter Anne Kerr later married Sir William Kerr. He then became the Earl of Lothian, continuing the family's noble title.

Life as a Countess

After her husband passed away, Annabella was known as the "dowager countess." This means she was the widow of an earl. She would sign her letters as "Annabella Lothiane."

Annabella kept in touch with other important people. For example, on May 1, 1632, she wrote a letter to Sir Robert Kerr. He was a gentleman of the king's bedchamber. In her letter, she praised his son William, who was her son-in-law.

Later, on July 23, 1643, she wrote to him again from Paris, France. She mentioned that William was getting better after an illness. This shows she cared about her family and stayed connected even when far away.

Where Did Annabella Campbell Die?

Annabella, the dowager Countess of Lothian, passed away in 1652. She died in Antwerp, which was then part of the Spanish Netherlands. Today, Antwerp is a major city in Belgium.