Earl of Kinnoull facts for kids
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The Hay-Drummond coat of arms
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| Creation date | 25 May 1633 |
| Peerage | Peerage of Scotland |
| First holder | George Hay, 1st Earl of Kinnoull |
| Present holder | Charles Hay, 16th Earl of Kinnoull |
| Heir apparent | William Hay, Viscount Dupplin (b. 2011) |
| Subsidiary titles | Viscount Dupplin, Lord Hay of Kinfauns, Baron Hay of Pedwardine |
| Seat(s) | Dupplin Castle |
| Former seat(s) | Balhousie Castle |
| Motto | Renovate animos ("Renew your courage") |
The Earl of Kinnoull is a special title given to a noble family in Scotland. It's part of the Peerage of Scotland, which is a system of noble ranks. This title was first created in 1633 for a man named George Hay.
Along with the Earl of Kinnoull title, there are other related titles. These include Viscount Dupplin and Lord Hay of Kinfauns, both created in 1627. There's also Baron Hay of Pedwardine, created in 1711. The first two are Scottish titles, while the third is a British title. The title of Viscount Dupplin is often used by the Earl's oldest son, who is next in line to inherit the title.
The Hay Family History
The Hay family has a long and interesting history. They come from a knight named Guillaume de la Haye, who was originally from a region in France called Normandy. He served as a "pincerna" (which means a cup bearer or butler) for Scottish kings like Malcolm IV and William the Lion.
In 1627, King Charles I gave Sir George Hay the noble titles of Lord Hay of Kinfauns and Viscount Dupplin. A few years later, on May 25, 1633, King Charles I made Hay the Earl of Kinnoull.
The Hay family is also related to another noble family, the Earls of Erroll. They share a common ancestor, Gilbert de la Hay, who was the older brother of William de la Hay. William is the ancestor of the Earls of Kinnoull.
In 1711, a powerful politician named Robert Harley, 1st Earl of Oxford and Earl Mortimer helped his son-in-law, Viscount Dupplin, become Baron Hay of Pedwardine. This was a title in the Peerage of Great Britain.
The main home of the Hay family is Dupplin Castle, which is located near Perth, Scotland.
Earls of Kinnoull (Since 1633)
Here is a list of the people who have held the title of Earl of Kinnoull since it was created:
- George Hay, 1st Earl of Kinnoull (died 1634)
- George Hay, 2nd Earl of Kinnoull (died 1644) – He was the son of the first earl.
- George Hay, 3rd Earl of Kinnoull (died 1650) – He was the son of the second earl.
- William Hay, 4th Earl of Kinnoull (died 1677) – He was also a son of the second earl.
- George Hay, 5th Earl of Kinnoull (died 1687) – He was the son of the fourth earl.
- William Hay, 6th Earl of Kinnoull (died 1709) – He was the second son of the fourth earl.
- Thomas Hay, 7th Earl of Kinnoull (died 1719) – He was a great-grandson of the first earl's younger brother.
- George Hay, 8th Earl of Kinnoull (1689–1758) – He was the son of the seventh earl.
- Thomas Hay, 9th Earl of Kinnoull (1710–1787) – He was the son of the eighth earl.
- Robert Hay-Drummond, 10th Earl of Kinnoull (1751–1804) – He was the nephew of the ninth earl.
- Thomas Hay-Drummond, 11th Earl of Kinnoull (1785–1866) – He was the son of the 10th earl.
- George Hay-Drummond, 12th Earl of Kinnoull (1827–1897) – He was the son of the 11th earl.
- Archibald Hay, 13th Earl of Kinnoull (1855–1916) – He was the third son of the 12th earl.
- George Harley Hay, 14th Earl of Kinnoull (1902–1938) – He was the grandson of the 13th earl.
- Arthur William George Patrick Hay, 15th Earl of Kinnoull (1935–2013) – He was the son of the 14th earl.
- Charles William Harley Hay, 16th Earl of Kinnoull (born 1962) – He is the son of the 15th earl and the current holder of the title.
The person who is expected to inherit the title next is the current Earl's son, William Thomas Charles Hay, who is known as Viscount Dupplin. He was born in 2011.
Images for kids
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The coat of arms for the Hay family, Earls of Kinnoull, adopted in 1633.
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The coat of arms for the Hay-Drummond Earls of Kinnoull, adopted in 1787.
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