Francis Stuart, 10th Earl of Moray facts for kids
Francis Stuart, the 10th Earl of Moray, was an important person in Scottish history. He was born on February 2, 1771, and passed away on January 12, 1848. He followed in his father's footsteps, becoming the 10th Earl of Moray. An Earl is a noble title, like a duke or a baron, often linked to owning a lot of land.
Life of Francis Stuart
Francis Stuart was the oldest son of Francis Stuart, the 9th Earl of Moray. His mother was Jean Gray. The Stuart family owned a very large amount of land. This land covered most of an area called Morayshire in Scotland. It even included towns like Forres.
Around 1785, Francis Stuart lived in a grand house. This house was called Moray House. It was located in Edinburgh, a major city in Scotland. The house was situated between Charlotte Square and the Water of Leith.
In 1822, Francis Stuart had a big idea. He hired an architect named James Gillespie Graham. Their plan was to build many large, fancy homes. This area was known as the Moray Feu. Building started in 1825. Today, this special area is called the Moray Estate. It is right next to Edinburgh's New Town. The streets in this estate are named after the Moray family. Even today, it is a very fancy and exclusive place to live.
Francis Stuart's Family
Francis Stuart was married twice and had several children.
First Marriage
On February 26, 1795, he married Lucy Scott. Lucy was the daughter of General John Scott. Francis and Lucy had two sons together:
- Francis Stuart, who became the 11th Earl of Moray (1795–1859)
- John Stuart, 12th Earl of Moray, who became the 12th Earl of Moray (1797–1867)
Sadly, Lucy passed away in 1798.
Second Marriage
Francis then married Margaret Jane Ainslie. She was the daughter of Colonel Sir Philip Ainslie. They were married on January 7, 1801. Francis and Margaret had three children:
- Archibald George Stuart, who became the 13th Earl of Moray (1810–1872)
- George Philip Stuart, who became the 14th Earl of Moray (1816–1895)
- Lady Jane Stuart (1817–1880)
