George Gordon, 3rd Earl of Aberdeen facts for kids

George Gordon, the 3rd Earl of Aberdeen (born June 19, 1722 – died August 13, 1801), was an important Scottish nobleman. Before he became Earl in 1745, he was known as Lord Haddo.

Political Role

George Gordon served in the House of Lords, which is like the upper house of the British Parliament. He was a Scottish Representative Peer, meaning he was chosen to represent Scotland's nobility. He held this important role from 1747 to 1761, and again from 1774 to 1790. He was against a plan called the Regency Bill, which was supported by William Pitt the Younger.

Family Life

George Gordon was the son of William Gordon, 2nd Earl of Aberdeen. His mother was Lady Susan, who was the daughter of John Murray, 1st Duke of Atholl.

Lord Aberdeen married Catherine Elizabeth Hanson in 1759. She was born around 1730 and passed away in March 1817 at Rudding Park House. They had six children together.

• Hon. William Gordon (born around 1765 – died March 19, 1845) was one of their children. He was responsible for building Rudding Park House between 1805 and 1824.

Lord Aberdeen passed away in August 1801 when he was 79 years old. The Countess of Aberdeen died at Rudding Park in March 1817.