Clan Hope facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Clan Hope |
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Crest: A broken terrestrial globe surmounted by a rainbow issuing out of a cloud at each end all Proper.
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| Motto | At Spes Infracta (Yet my hope is unbroken) | ||
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| Region | Lowlands | ||
| District | Fife | ||
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| Sir Alexander Archibald Douglas Hope of Craighall, | |||
| 19th Baronet Hope of Craighall | |||
| Seat | Westleigh Avenue, London. | ||
| Historic seat | Craighall, Fife | ||
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Clan Hope is a historic Scottish family, or "clan," from the Scottish Lowlands. Clans are groups of people who share a common ancestor and a strong family bond. This clan has a rich history filled with important figures and events.
The Story of Clan Hope
Where Did the Name Hope Come From?
The name Hope might come from an old Scottish family called Hop or Hoip, from the Scottish Borders. In 1296, two people named John de Hop and Adam le Houp signed a document agreeing to obey Edward I of England.
Some people think the name could come from a French family called H'oublons from Picardy, France. The French word houblon means hop, which sounds like Hope in English.
The first known ancestor of the main Hope family line was John de Hope. He is believed to have come to Scotland from France in 1537. He was part of the group that came with Magdalen, who was the first wife of James V of Scotland.
The 16th Century Hopes
John de Hope married and settled in Edinburgh. He became very successful there. His son, Edward Hope, was important in the church. In 1560, he was a representative for Edinburgh at the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
The 17th Century Hopes
Sir Thomas Hope, a Famous Lawyer
A descendant of John, Sir Thomas Hope, became a very important lawyer. He was chosen by Charles I of England to be the Lord Advocate, a top legal position. Sir Thomas bought the Craighall estate in Fife. This estate became the main home for the clan chiefs.
Sir Thomas was known for his legal work. His book, Hopes Practicks, is still sometimes used by Scottish lawyers today. In 1628, he was given the special title of a Baronet of Nova Scotia. He also helped write the National Covenant in 1638. This was an important document that protected the Scottish church. Sir Thomas passed away in 1646. His oldest son, Lord Craighall, took over his title.
The Hopes of Hopetoun
A different part of the clan, called the Hopes of Hopetoun, came from a younger son of Sir Thomas Hope. This son bought land in West Lothian and became known as Hopetoun. His son, John Hope of Hopetoun, sadly drowned when his ship, the Gloucester, sank. It is believed he died while trying to save the Duke of York, who later became King James VII of Scotland.
The 18th Century Hopes
John Hope of Hopetoun's son was Charles Hope. In 1702, Charles was elected to Parliament for Linlithgow. He later joined the Privy Council, a group of royal advisors. In 1703, he was given the title of Earl of Hopetoun.
In 1729, the sixth Baronet of Craighall sold the Craighall estate to his relative, the Earl of Hopetoun. The Earl of Hopetoun's lands grew very quickly in the 1700s. They eventually owned most of West Lothian, and parts of East Lothian and Lanarkshire.
The 19th Century Hopes
Sir John Hope, 4th Earl of Hopetoun, was a brave soldier. He served in the Peninsular War, a big conflict in Europe. In 1822, he hosted a grand party for George IV at Hopetoun House. This was during the king's famous visit to Scotland.
Clan Chief
The current leader of Clan Hope is Sir Alexander Archibald Douglas Hope. He is the 19th Baronet of Craighall. He is known as the Chief of the Name and Arms of Hope, and the Chief of Clan Hope. The main line of the Hope family continues through the Baronets of Craighall. They are the oldest and most senior part of Clan Hope.
Clan Castles and Homes
Craighall Castle and Pinkie House
The main home of the Hope baronets of Craighall moved from Craighall Castle in Fife. It later moved to Pinkie House in Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland. Pinkie House was first built in the 1500s. Sir Archibald Hope, 9th Baronet of Craighall, bought it in 1778. The family owned it until 1951.
Hopetoun House
Hopetoun House is the home of the younger part of Clan Hope. These were the Earls of Hopetoun. Since 1902, they have been known as the Marquesses of Linlithgow.
Images for kids
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The official tartan of Clan Hope.
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