Charles Hay, 20th Earl of Erroll facts for kids
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The Earl of Erroll
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Photograph of Lord Erroll as Lord High Constable of Scotland, 1902
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| Personal details | |
| Born |
Charles Gore Hay
7 February 1852 |
| Died | 8 July 1927 (aged 75) |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouses |
Mary Caroline L'Estrange
(m. 1875) |
| Children | 3, including Victor |
| Parents | William Harry Hay, 19th Earl of Erroll Eliza Amelia Gore |
| Relatives | William IV (great-grandfather) William Hay, 18th Earl of Erroll (grandfather) Elizabeth Hay, Countess of Erroll (grandmother) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | Royal Horse Guards 65th (2nd Lowland) Division |
| Battles/wars | Second Boer War
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Charles Gore Hay, 20th Earl of Erroll (born February 7, 1852 – died July 8, 1927) was an important Scottish soldier and politician. He was known as Lord Hay until 1891. He was also a member of the Conservative Party.
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Early Life and Family
Charles Gore Hay was the oldest son of eight children. His parents were Eliza Amelia Gore and William Harry Hay, 19th Earl of Erroll.
His grandparents on his father's side were William Hay, 18th Earl of Erroll and Elizabeth Hay, Countess of Erroll. Elizabeth was the daughter of King William IV. This means Charles Gore Hay was a great-grandson of a king! His grandfather on his mother's side was General Sir Charles Stephen Gore. He was a famous officer who fought in the Battle of Waterloo.
Military Career
Charles Gore Hay began his military career early. He joined the Royal Horse Guards as a second lieutenant in 1869. Over the years, he moved up in rank. He became a lieutenant in 1871 and a captain in 1875. By 1895, he had become a colonel.
Service in the Boer War
When the Second Boer War started in 1899, he volunteered to serve. He joined the Imperial Yeomanry. He played a part in the Battle of Paardeberg in February 1900. After this battle, he was in charge of the prisoners.
In March 1900, he took command of a group of soldiers called a yeomanry brigade. He was given the rank of brigadier general. The next year, in 1901, he became an Assistant Adjutant-General. Later, he was an Honorary Major-General in the British Army. He also commanded the Royal Horse Guards. From 1915 to 1916, he was the General Officer Commanding the 65th (2nd Lowland) Division.
Political Life and Honors
In 1891, Charles Gore Hay became the Earl of Erroll after his father passed away. This meant he inherited a special title.
He also served in the government. From 1903 to 1905, he was a Lord-in-waiting in the Conservative government. This role meant he helped manage government business in the House of Lords. In 1901, he was honored with the title of Knight of the Thistle. This is a very important award in Scotland.
Personal Life
In 1875, Charles Gore Hay married Mary Caroline L'Estrange. They had three sons together:
- Victor Alexander Sereld Hay, 21st Earl of Erroll (1876–1928)
- Cmdr. Hon. Sereld Mordaunt Alan Josslyn Hay (1877–1939)
- Capt. Hon. Ivan Josslyn Lumley Hay (1884–1936)
Charles Gore Hay passed away in July 1927 at the age of 75. His oldest son, Victor, became the next Earl of Erroll. Lady Erroll, his wife, passed away in 1934.
