Cosmo Gordon, 3rd Duke of Gordon facts for kids

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Portrait, oil on canvas of Cosmo Gordon, 3rd Duke of Gordon (1720–1757) by Philippe Mercier (1689–1760)
Born	(1720-04-20)20 April 1720
Died	5 August 1752(1752-08-05) (aged 32)
Known for	House of Lords
Nationality	Scottish
Spouse(s)	Lady Catherine Gordon
Issue	6, including Alexander, William, and George
Parents	Alexander Gordon, 2nd Duke of Gordon Lady Henrietta Mordaunt

Cosmo George Gordon, 3rd Duke of Gordon (born April 27, 1720 – died August 5, 1752) was an important Scottish nobleman. He held the title of Marquess of Huntly until 1728, when he became the Duke of Gordon. A "Duke" is one of the highest ranks in the nobility, and a "peer" is a member of this noble class.

Life of a Duke

Cosmo George Gordon was the son of Alexander Gordon, 2nd Duke of Gordon. He was named after a famous ruler, Cosimo III de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany.

From 1747 to 1752, Duke Cosmo George served as a Scottish Representative Peer in the House of Lords. The House of Lords is part of the United Kingdom's Parliament. A Representative Peer was chosen to speak for Scottish nobles in the government.

In 1748, he received a special honor. He was made a Knight of the Thistle. This is a very old and important award in Scotland. It recognizes people who have done great things for their country.

His Family

Cosmo George Gordon married Lady Catherine Gordon on September 3, 1741. Lady Catherine was the daughter of William, Earl of Aberdeen.

Together, they had six children: three sons and three daughters.

• Alexander, 4th Duke of Gordon (1743–1827)
• Lord William Gordon (1744–1823)
• Lady Anne Gordon (March 16, 1748 – June 7, 1816)
• Lord George Gordon (1751–1793), who was connected to the Gordon Riots
• Lady Susan Gordon (around 1752 – 1814). She married twice, first to John, Earl of Westmorland, and then to Colonel John Woodford. She had children from both marriages.
• Lady Catherine Gordon (January 26, 1751 – January 3, 1797)