Earl of Southesk facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Earldom of Southesk |
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| Creation date | 1633 |
| Monarch | Charles I |
| Peerage | Peerage of Scotland |
| First holder | David Carnegie, 1st Earl of Southesk |
| Present holder | David Carnegie, 13th Earl of Southesk |
| Heir apparent | Charles Carnegie |
| Remainder to | the male heirs of the body lawfully begotten |
| Status | Extant |
| Seat(s) | Kinnaird Castle |
The title of Earl of Southesk is an important noble rank in Scotland. It was created in 1633 for Sir David Carnegie. He was a powerful figure in the Scottish government. Before becoming an Earl, he was already known as Lord Carnegie of Kinnaird. The earldom is named after the River South Esk in Angus.
Sir David Carnegie's younger brother, John Carnegie, also received a similar title, becoming the Earl of Northesk. The Earl of Southesk also holds the title of Baron of Kinnaird. This is an old Scottish land title. The family also has a baronetcy, which is a special hereditary title. For many centuries, Kinnaird Castle, Brechin has been the family home of the Earls of Southesk.
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A Family's History and Challenges
The fifth Earl of Southesk, a descendant of the first Earl, faced a big challenge. He was involved in the Jacobite rising of 1715. This was a rebellion that tried to put a different king on the throne. Because of his involvement, the government took away his titles and lands. This act was called attainder.
After this, the family's leadership passed to his cousin, Sir James Carnegie. He fought for the reigning king, King George II, during the rebellion. Later, he bought back the family's lost lands. Sir James also served as a Member of Parliament, representing his local area.
His son and grandson also became Members of Parliament. Eventually, in 1855, the ninth Earl of Southesk managed to get the attainder reversed. This meant the family's titles and lands were officially given back. He also received a new title, Baron Balinhard, in 1869. This new title gave the Earls of Southesk a permanent seat in the House of Lords, which is part of the UK Parliament.
Royal Connections
A later Earl, the eleventh Earl of Southesk, married Princess Maud. She was the granddaughter of King Edward VII. This marriage brought the family closer to the British Royal Family.
Princess Maud had an older sister, Princess Alexandra. When Princess Alexandra passed away in 1959, her titles, including the Dukedom of Fife, went to her nephew. This nephew was James Carnegie, Lord Carnegie. He was the only son of the eleventh Earl of Southesk and Princess Maud.
When his father died in 1992, James Carnegie also became the twelfth Earl of Southesk. Today, the Earldom of Southesk is a secondary title of the Dukedom of Fife. This means the main title is Duke of Fife. The Duke's eldest son often uses the title Earl of Southesk as a special "courtesy title."
Carnegie Baronets of Pittarrow (1663)
The Carnegie baronetcy of Pittarrow was created in 1663. This title was given to David Carnegie. He was the son of Sir Alexander Carnegie, who was the fourth son of the first Earl of Southesk. As mentioned earlier, his grandson, the third baronet, became the main representative of the family after the fifth Earl lost his titles in 1715.
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Escutcheon of the Carnegie baronets of Pittarrow
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| Motto | Dread God |
| Arms | Or, an eagle, displayed, azure armed and beaked gules |
| Crest | A dexter hand, holding a thunder-bolt proper |
| Supporters | Two greyhounds, collared |
Earls of Southesk (since 1633)
Here is a list of the people who have held the title of Earl of Southesk:
- David Carnegie, 1st Earl of Southesk (1575–1658)
- James Carnegie, 2nd Earl of Southesk (born before 1583–1669)
- Robert Carnegie, 3rd Earl of Southesk (born before 1649–1688)
- Charles Carnegie, 4th Earl of Southesk (1661–1699)
- James Carnegie, 5th Earl of Southesk (1692–1730) (titles lost in 1716)
- James Carnegie, de jure 6th Earl of Southesk (c. 1715–1765)
- David Carnegie, de jure 7th Earl of Southesk (1753–1805)
- James Carnegie, de jure 8th Earl of Southesk (1799–1849)
- James Carnegie, 9th Earl of Southesk (1827–1905) (titles restored in 1855)
- Charles Noel Carnegie, 10th Earl of Southesk (1854–1941)
- Charles Alexander Carnegie, 11th Earl of Southesk (1893–1992)
- James George Alexander Bannerman Carnegie, 3rd Duke of Fife, 12th Earl of Southesk (1929–2015)
- For more recent holders, please see the Duke of Fife article.
Carnegie Baronets of Pittarrow (since 1663)
- Sir David Carnegie, 1st Baronet (born before 1674–1708)
- Sir John Carnegie, 2nd Baronet (1673–1729)
- Sir James Carnegie, 3rd Baronet (c. 1715–1765) (also known as the de jure 6th Earl of Southesk)
- Sir David Carnegie, 4th Baronet (1753–1805) (also known as the de jure 7th Earl of Southesk)
- Sir James Carnegie, 5th Baronet (1799–1849) (also known as the de jure 8th Earl of Southesk)
- Sir James Carnegie, 6th Baronet (1827–1905) (became the Earl of Southesk in 1855)
For more recent holders of the baronetcy, please see the list of Earls of Southesk above.
Images for kids
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Coronet of a British Earl
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Arms of the Earl of Southesk
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Escutcheon of the Carnegie baronets of Pittarrow
See also
- Duke of Fife
- Earl of Northesk
- Carnegie (disambiguation)
