Earl of Glasgow facts for kids
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Quarterly, 1st and 4th: or a double headed eagle displayed gules, armed and beaked azure; 2nd and 3rd: parted per bend embattled argent and gules; over all an escutcheon or, charged with three stag's horns gules
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| Creation date | 12 April 1703 |
| Monarch | Anne of Scotland |
| Peerage | Peerage of Scotland |
| First holder | David Boyle, Lord Boyle |
| Present holder | Patrick Boyle, 10th Earl of Glasgow |
| Heir apparent | David Boyle, Viscount Kelburn |
| Remainder to | Heirs male of the first earl's body lawfully begotten |
| Subsidiary titles | Viscount Kelburn Baron Fairlie Lord Boyle of Kelburn, Stewartoun, Cumbrae, Finnick, Largs and Dalry Lord Boyle of Stewartoun, Cumbraes, Fenwick, Largs and Dalry |
| Seat(s) | Kelburn Castle |
| Former seat(s) | Stanely Castle |
| Motto | Dominus providebit ("The Lord will provide") |
The Earl of Glasgow is an important title in the Peerage of Scotland. A "peerage" is a system of noble titles, like Duke, Marquess, Earl, Viscount, and Baron. This specific title was created in 1703 for David Boyle, Lord Boyle.
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What is the Earl of Glasgow Title?
The title of Earl of Glasgow was first given to David Boyle in 1703. He was a very important person at the time. He helped negotiate the Treaty of Union. This treaty joined the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Scotland. They became one country called the Kingdom of Great Britain.
Before becoming an Earl, David Boyle already had other titles. In 1699, he was made Lord Boyle of Kelburn, Stewartoun, Cumbrae, Finnick, Largs and Dalry. When he became an Earl, he also received the titles of Lord Boyle of Stewartoun, Cumbraes, Fenwick, Largs and Dalry and Viscount Kelburn. All these titles are part of the Peerage of Scotland.
Later Earls and Their New Titles
Over time, some Earls of Glasgow received new titles. These new titles were often created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom.
Baron Ross
The fourth Earl, George Boyle, was given the title Baron Ross in 1815. This title was from Hawkhead in the County of Renfrew. However, this title ended when the sixth Earl passed away in 1890.
Baron Fairlie
The seventh Earl, David Boyle, was a significant figure. He served as the Governor of New Zealand from 1892 to 1897. Because of his service, he was created Baron Fairlie in 1897. This title is from Fairlie in the County of Ayr.
Notable Family Members
The Boyle family has many notable members. For example, Brigadier Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae, was a grandson of the 7th Earl. So was the journalist Sir James Fergusson, 8th Baronet.
Clan Boyle Chief
The Earl of Glasgow is also the traditional Clan Chief of Clan Boyle. A Clan Chief is the recognized head of a Scottish clan. This means the Earl leads the Boyle family and its members.
Family Home
The main home of the Earls of Glasgow is Kelburn Castle. This historic castle is located in Ayrshire, Scotland.
List of Earls of Glasgow (1703)
Here is a list of the people who have held the title of Earl of Glasgow:
- David Boyle, 1st Earl of Glasgow (1666–1733)
- John Boyle, 2nd Earl of Glasgow (1688–1740)
- John Boyle, 3rd Earl of Glasgow (1714–1775)
- George Boyle, 4th Earl of Glasgow (1766–1843)
- James Carr-Boyle, 5th Earl of Glasgow (1792–1869)
- George Frederick Boyle, 6th Earl of Glasgow (1825–1890)
- David Boyle, 7th Earl of Glasgow (1833–1915) (He was also created Baron Fairlie in 1897)
- Patrick James Boyle, 8th Earl of Glasgow (1874–1963)
- David William Maurice Boyle, 9th Earl of Glasgow (1910–1984)
- Patrick Robin Archibald Boyle, 10th Earl of Glasgow (born 1939)
The person who is expected to inherit the title next is the current Earl's son. His name is David Michael Douglas Boyle, and he holds the title of Viscount Kelburn. He was born in 1978.
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