Earl of Linlithgow facts for kids
The Earl of Linlithgow was a special title given to important people in Scotland a long time ago. It was part of the Peerage of Scotland, which is like a list of noble titles. This title was first created in the year 1600 for a man named Alexander Livingston, 7th Lord Livingston. When he became Earl, he also received a smaller title called Lord Livingston and Callendar.
Later, in 1695, the Earldom of Linlithgow joined up with another title, the Earldom of Callendar. This second title had been created earlier, in 1641, for a younger son of the first Earl of Linlithgow.
The fifth Earl of Linlithgow (who was also the fourth Earl of Callendar) lost his titles in 1716. This happened because he took part in a historical event called the Jacobite Rising of 1715. Because of his actions, all his noble titles were taken away. The main home of the Earls of Linlithgow was Callendar House in Falkirk, Scotland. Today, Callendar House is a museum that you can visit!
Who Were the Lords Livingston?
Before the title of Earl of Linlithgow was created, there were Lords Livingston. This title was also very important in Scotland. Here are some of the people who held the title of Lord Livingston:
- James Livingston, 1st Lord Livingston (died 1467): He was a very important person, serving as the Lord High Chamberlain of Scotland in 1448.
- James Livingston, 2nd Lord Livingston (died 1497)
- James Livingston, 3rd Lord Livingston (died 1503): He was the nephew of the 2nd Lord.
- William Livingston, 4th Lord Livingston (died 1518): A person related to him, Robert Livingston the Elder, later became very important in New York.
- Alexander Livingston, 5th Lord Livingston (died 1550)
- William Livingston, 6th Lord Livingston (died 1592)
- Alexander Livingston, 7th Lord Livingston (died 1623): He was the one who later became the first Earl of Linlithgow in 1600.
The Earls of Linlithgow: A Family History
The title of Earl of Linlithgow was held by several members of the Livingston family. They played a part in Scottish history for over a century.
- Alexander Livingston, 1st Earl of Linlithgow (died 1623): He was the first person to hold this title.
- Alexander Livingston, 2nd Earl of Linlithgow (died 1650): He inherited the title from his father.
- George Livingston, 3rd Earl of Linlithgow (1616-1690): He continued the family's legacy.
- George Livingston, 4th Earl of Linlithgow (died 1695): He was the last Earl before the titles were combined.
- James Livingston, 5th Earl of Linlithgow (died 1723): He was also the 4th Earl of Callendar. He lost his titles in 1716 due to his involvement in the Jacobite Rising. He was married to Margaret Hay.
See also
- Livingston family
- Marquess of Linlithgow
