David Kennedy, 10th Earl of Cassilis facts for kids
David Kennedy, 10th Earl of Cassilis (born before 1734 – died December 18, 1792) was an important Scottish nobleman. He was the third son of Sir John Kennedy, 2nd Baronet and Jean Douglas.
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Who Was David Kennedy?
David Kennedy was a Scottish peer, which means he was a member of the nobility. He held important titles like Earl of Cassilis and Lord Kennedy. These titles were passed down through his family.
Becoming an Earl
David Kennedy became the 10th Earl of Cassilis on November 30, 1775. This happened after his older brother, Thomas, the 9th Earl, passed away without any sons. David inherited these important family titles.
Building Culzean Castle
One of the most famous things David Kennedy did was order the rebuilding of Culzean Castle. This beautiful castle is located on the coast of Ayrshire in Scotland. He wanted to make it a grand and impressive home.
His Role in Parliament
From 1776 to 1790, David Kennedy served as a representative peer for Scotland. This meant he was chosen by other Scottish nobles to represent them in the British Parliament. He helped make decisions for Scotland in the government.
What Happened Next?
David Kennedy never married, so he didn't have any children to pass his titles to directly. When he died in 1792, some of his titles went to a distant cousin, Archibald Kennedy, 11th Earl of Cassilis. This cousin lived far away in New York.
