Baron of Kilravock facts for kids
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Arms of Rose, Barons of Kilravock: Or, a boar's head couped Gules, between three water bougets Sable
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| Creation date | 1293 |
| Monarch | John Balliol |
| Peerage | Peerage of Scotland |
| First holder | Hugh Rose of Geddes |
| Present holder | David Rose, 26th of Kilravock |
| Status | Extant |
| Former seat(s) | Kilravock Castle |
| Motto | Constant and True |
The Baron of Kilravock is a very old and important title in Scotland. It's like being a leader of a special area or family. This title was first created way back in 1293 by John Balliol, who was the King of Scotland at the time. The first person to hold this title was Hugh Rose of Geddes. For many, many years, the people who held the title of Baron of Kilravock were also the main leaders, or "Chiefs," of a Scottish family group called Clan Rose.
The Barons of Kilravock: A Long Line of Leaders
This is a list of the people who have held the important title of Baron of Kilravock since it was first created in 1293. Each person on this list was also the chief of Clan Rose.
- Hugh Rose of Geddes and 1st Baron of Kilravock (died 1306)
- Sir William Rose of Geddes and 2nd Baron of Kilravock (died 1333)
- Hugh Rose, 3rd Baron of Kilravock
- Hugh Rose, 4th Baron of Kilravock
- Hugh Rose, 5th Baron of Kilravock (died 1420)
- John Rose, 6th Baron of Kilravock (died 1454)
- Hugh Rose, 7th Baron of Kilravock (died 1494)
- Hugh Rose, 8th Baron of Kilravock (died 1517)
- Hugh Rose, 9th Baron of Kilravock (died 1544)
- Hugh Rose, 10th Baron of Kilravock (died 1597)
- William Rose, 11th Baron of Kilravock (died 1611)
- Hugh Rose, 12th Baron of Kilravock (died 1643)
- Hugh Rose, 13th Baron of Kilravock (died 1649)
- Hugh Rose, 14th Baron of Kilravock (died 1687)
- Hugh Rose, 15th Baron of Kilravock (died 1732). He was a representative in the first Parliament of Great Britain.
- Hugh Rose, 16th Baron of Kilravock (died 1755). He was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Ross-shire.
- Hugh Rose, 17th Baron of Kilravock (died 1772)
- Hugh Rose, 18th Baron of Kilravock (died 1782)
- Elizabeth Rose, 19th Baroness of Kilravock (died 1815). She was a rare female holder of the title.
- Hugh Rose, 20th Baron of Kilravock (died 1827). He was an MP for Nairnshire.
- Hugh Rose, 21st Baron of Kilravock (died 1847)
- John Rose, 22nd Baron of Kilravock (died 1854)
- James Rose, 23rd Baron of Kilravock (died 1909)
- Hugh Rose, 24th Baron of Kilravock (died 1946)
- Anna Rose, 25th Baron of Kilravock (died 2012)
- David Baird Rose, 26th Baron of Kilravock (incumbent). He is the current holder of the title.
Other Important People from the Rose Family
The Rose family has had many other notable members over the centuries. Here are a few:
- George Rose was an important politician in the late 1700s and early 1800s.
- Field Marshal Hugh Henry Rose, 1st Baron Strathnairn was a very high-ranking military officer.
- General Sir Hugh Michael Rose is a modern-day military leader.
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