Earl of Eglinton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Earldom of Eglinton |
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The Coat of arms of the Earl of Eglinton and Winton.
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| Creation date | 1507 |
| Monarch | James IV of Scotland |
| Peerage | Peerage of Scotland |
| First holder | Hugh Montgomerie, 3rd Lord Montgomerie |
| Present holder | Hugh Archibald William Montgomerie, 19th Earl of Eglinton, 7th Earl of Winton |
| Heir apparent | Rhuridh Seton Archibald Montgomerie, Lord Montgomerie |
| Subsidiary titles | Lord Montgomerie |
| Seat(s) | Balhomie House |
| Former seat(s) | Eglinton Castle Skelmorlie Castle |
The Earl of Eglinton is a special title in the Peerage of Scotland. A "peerage" is a system of titles for important families. This title was first given by James IV of Scotland in 1507. The first person to hold it was Hugh Montgomerie, 3rd Lord Montgomerie.
In 1859, the 13th Earl of Eglinton, Archibald Montgomerie, received another title. He became the Earl of Winton in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. This new title meant he automatically had a seat in the House of Lords. The House of Lords is part of the UK Parliament. Since then, both earldoms have been held by the same person.
Other titles held by the Earl of Eglinton include Lord Montgomerie (created in 1449). Also, Baron Ardrossan (1806) and Baron Seton and Tranent (1859) are part of this family's honors. The Lord Montgomerie title is from Scotland. The Baron titles are from the United Kingdom.
The Earl of Eglinton is also the traditional leader, or Clan Chief, of Clan Montgomery. The family's old home was Eglinton Castle. This castle is located in Kilwinning, North Ayrshire, Scotland.
The Lords Montgomerie (Starting 1449)
The title of Lord Montgomerie was created before the Earldom. Here are some of the early Lords:
- Alexander Montgomerie, 1st Lord Montgomerie (died around 1470)
- Alexander Montgomerie, Master of Montgomerie (1404–1452)
- Alexander Montgomerie, 2nd Lord Montgomerie (died around 1483)
- Hugh Montgomerie, 3rd Lord Montgomerie (born around 1460, died 1545). He was later made the first Earl of Eglinton in 1507.
The Earls of Eglinton (Starting 1507)
This list shows the people who have held the title of Earl of Eglinton. They are listed in order from the first to the current Earl.
- Hugh Montgomerie, 1st Earl of Eglinton (born around 1460, died 1545)
- Hugh Montgomerie, 2nd Earl of Eglinton (died 1546)
- Hugh Montgomerie, 3rd Earl of Eglinton (born around 1531, died 1585)
- Hugh Montgomerie, 4th Earl of Eglinton (1563–1586)
- Hugh Montgomerie, 5th Earl of Eglinton (died 1612)
- Alexander Montgomerie, 6th Earl of Eglinton (1588–1661)
- Hugh Montgomerie, 7th Earl of Eglinton (1613–1669)
- Alexander Montgomerie, 8th Earl of Eglinton (died 1701)
- Alexander Montgomerie, 9th Earl of Eglinton (born around 1660, died 1729)
- Alexander Montgomerie, 10th Earl of Eglinton (1723–1769)
- Archibald Montgomerie, 11th Earl of Eglinton (1726–1796)
- Hugh Montgomerie, 12th Earl of Eglinton (1739–1819)
- Archibald William Montgomerie, 13th Earl of Eglinton, 1st Earl of Winton (1812–1861)
- Archibald William Montgomerie, 14th Earl of Eglinton, 2nd Earl of Winton (1841–1892)
- George Arnulph Montgomerie, 15th Earl of Eglinton, 3rd Earl of Winton (1848–1919)
- Archibald Seton Montgomerie, 16th Earl of Eglinton, 4th Earl of Winton (1880–1945)
- Archibald William Alexander Montgomerie, 17th Earl of Eglinton, 5th Earl of Winton (1914–1966)
- Archibald George Montgomerie, 18th Earl of Eglinton, 6th Earl of Winton (1939–2018)
- Hugh Archibald William Montgomerie, 19th Earl of Eglinton, 7th Earl of Winton (born 1966)
The person who is expected to inherit the title next is the current Earl's son. His name is Rhuridh Seton Archibald Montgomerie. He is known as Lord Montgomerie and was born in 2007.
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