Clan Rollo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Clan Rollo |
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Crest: A stag's head couped Proper
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| Motto | La fortune passe partout (Fortune is everywhere) |
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| Region | Lowlands | ||
| District | Perthshire | ||
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| David Eric Howard Rollo | |||
| The 14th Lord Rollo | |||
| Seat | Pitcairns House | ||
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Clan Rollo is a Scottish family group, also known as a 'clan'. They come from the Lowlands of Scotland. Their main home is Pitcairns House in Perthshire. The leader of the clan is called Lord Rollo.
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History of Clan Rollo
Origins of the Rollo Name
The name Rollo comes from an old Norse word, Rolfr. It was later changed to Rollo in Latin. A famous Viking leader named Rollo of Normandy was one of the first to use this name. In Scotland, the name first appeared in records in 1141. It was in a special document called a 'charter' given by Robert de Brus, 2nd Lord of Annandale.
The Rollo Family in the 1300s and 1400s
Many different spellings of the name Rollo exist. In 1369, a man named Robert Rolloche was given land near Perth by David II of Scotland. Later, in 1380, John Rollock received land called Duncrub from the king. John was an important secretary to David, the Earl of Strathearn. John's son, Duncan Rollo, checked the government's money records. He did this job until he passed away in 1419.
The 1500s and Wars with England
In 1511, William Rollo of Duncrub was given a special charter. This document made his lands a 'free barony', giving him more control. William is thought to have died in 1513 at the Battle of Flodden. His oldest son, Robert, also died there.
William's lands were then passed to Andrew Rollo. Andrew made his family's position stronger by marrying his cousin, Marion. She was the heir to another important Rollo family branch. One of Andrew's younger sons, Peter, became a Bishop of Dunkeld. He also became a judge in the Court of Session. Andrew's grandson, Sir Andrew Rollo, was knighted by James VI of Scotland.
The 1600s and the Civil War
The Clan Rollo supported the king during the Civil War in Britain. King Charles II of Scotland rewarded their loyalty. In 1651, he made Sir Andrew Rollo 'Lord Rollo of Duncrub'. However, Oliver Cromwell, who controlled Scotland, fined Lord Rollo £1,000 in 1654.
Lord Rollo's fifth son was Sir William Rollo. He was a very skilled soldier. William was a lieutenant for the royalist army leader, James Graham, 1st Marquis of Montrose. He led the left side of the royal army at the Battle of Aberdeen in 1644. He also joined Montrose on a famous march across mountains. This surprise attack led to the defeat of Archibald Campbell, 1st Marquis of Argyll at the Battle of Inverlochy (1645). Sadly, William Rollo was captured at the Battle of Philiphaugh. The royalists were defeated there by the Covenanters. William was later beheaded in Glasgow in October 1645.
Andrew Rollo, the third Lord Rollo, supported the Glorious Revolution of 1688. This event brought Mary II of England and her husband, Prince William of Orange, to the throne.
The 1700s and Major Conflicts
Jacobite Risings and Clan Rollo
Even though the third Lord Rollo supported Prince William, his son, Robert Rollo, was a strong supporter of the Jacobite cause. The Jacobites wanted the old royal family back on the throne. Robert Rollo attended a secret meeting in August 1715. This meeting was disguised as a hunt, but it was actually to plan a rebellion.
Robert Rollo fought at the Battle of Sheriffmuir. He later surrendered with the Marquess of Huntly, who was the chief of Clan Gordon. Robert was imprisoned but was later pardoned in 1717. He had seven children and died peacefully in 1758.
War of the Austrian Succession and the Seven Years' War
Robert Rollo's oldest son, Andrew Rollo, 5th Lord Rollo, was a professional soldier. He fought for the British in the War of the Austrian Succession. He was at the Battle of Dettingen in 1743.
In 1758, the fifth Lord Rollo commanded the British 22nd Regiment of Foot. During the Seven Years' War in the Americas, he fought under General Murray. This campaign helped Britain gain control of Canada. In 1759, he captured the French Caribbean island of Dominica. This was impressive because the island was very well protected. In 1760, he was promoted to brigadier general. He continued fighting in the Caribbean for two more years. During this time, both Barbados and Martinique were captured by the British. However, his health suffered greatly because of the climate. He returned to England in 1762 and died in Leicester in 1765.
The seventh Lord Rollo fought bravely at the siege of Pondicherry in India. He led a group of marines there. John, the eighth Lord Rollo, was an officer in the 3rd Regiment of Foot Guards. This is now known as the Scots Guards. The eighth Lord fought in Europe between 1793 and 1795.
Clan Chief Today
The current leader of Clan Rollo is David Eric Howard Rollo. He is the 14th Lord Rollo of Duncrub. He is also known as the Baron Dunning of Dunning and Pitcairns. He is the official Chief of the Name and Arms of Rollo.
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