George Gordon, 9th Marquess of Huntly facts for kids
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The Most Honourable
The Marquess of Huntly
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| Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Scotland |
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| In office 1802–1804 |
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| Preceded by | Earl of Dalkeith |
| Succeeded by | The Earl of Dalhousie |
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| Born |
George Gordon
28 June 1761 |
| Died | 17 June 1853 (aged 91) |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouses |
Catherine Cope
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| Children | 9 |
| Parents | Charles Gordon, 4th Earl of Aboyne Lady Margaret Stewart |
| Other names | 5th Earl of Aboyne |
George Gordon, 9th Marquess of Huntly (born June 28, 1761 – died June 17, 1853) was an important Scottish nobleman. He held several titles during his life. Before 1795, people knew him as Lord Strathavon. From 1795 to 1836, he was called The Earl of Aboyne. He became the Marquess of Huntly later in his life.
Early Life and Family
George Gordon was the son of Charles Gordon, 4th Earl of Aboyne, and Lady Margaret Stewart. His mother passed away when he was very young. He had one sister who survived, Lady Margaret Gordon. She married William Thomas Beckford.
After his mother's death, his father married again. His stepmother was Lady Mary Douglas. From this marriage, George had a younger half-brother, Lord Douglas Gordon-Hallyburton.
A Sporting and Military Career
George Gordon was quite active in his younger years. He played in three important first-class cricket matches. This was between 1787 and 1792. At that time, he was known as Lord Strathavon. He was a member of the White Conduit Club. He also joined the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) early on. He even played for some of the first Surrey cricket teams.
When his father died in 1794, George inherited the title of Earl of Aboyne. This was a Scottish noble title. In 1815, he received another title, Baron Meldrum. This was a title in the United Kingdom.
In 1836, a distant cousin, the 5th Duke of Gordon, passed away. George Gordon then claimed the title of Marquess of Huntly. This claim was officially recognized in 1838.
Huntly also had a significant military career. From 1796 to 1806, he was a Colonel in Chief. He led the 92nd Highlanders, also known as the Gordon Highlanders. Later, from 1806 to 1820, he led the 42nd Highlanders, known as the Black Watch. He was also a Colonel for the Aberdeen Militia. He served as an aide-de-camp (a personal assistant) to two monarchs. He assisted King William IV from 1830 to 1837. He then served Queen Victoria from 1837 until his death in 1853.
Personal Life and Children
On April 4, 1791, George Gordon married Catherine Cope. She was the daughter of Sir Charles Cope, 2nd Baronet. Catherine passed away in 1832. Together, they had nine children:
- Charles Gordon, 10th Marquess of Huntly (1792–1863): He inherited his father's title.
- Lady Catherine Susan Gordon (1792–1866): She married Charles Cavendish, 1st Baron Chesham.
- Lord George Gordon (1794–1862): He became a church leader (Rector of Chesterton).
- Lady Charlotte Sophia Gordon (1796–1876): She never married.
- Lady Mary Gordon (1797–1825): She married Frederick Charles William Seymour.
- Lord John Frederick Gordon-Hallyburton (1799–1878): He became an Admiral in the British Navy.
- Lord Henry Gordon (1802–1865): He was a Major in the East India Company Militia.
- Lord Cecil James Gordon-Moore (1806–1878).
- Lord Francis Arthur Gordon (1808–1857): He was a Lieutenant-Colonel.
Lord Huntly lived a long life and passed away on June 17, 1853.
