George Hay, 7th Marquess of Tweeddale facts for kids
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The Marquess of Tweeddale
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Portrait of Lord Tweeddale, by Jean-Laurent Mosnier, 1794
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| Lord Lieutenant of Haddingtonshire | |
| In office 1794–1804 |
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| Preceded by | New office |
| Succeeded by | The Earl of Haddington |
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George Hay
1753 East Lothian, Scotland |
| Died | 8 August 1804 (aged 50–51) Verdun, France |
| Spouses |
Lady Hannah Maitland
(m. 1785; |
| Children | 11 |
George Hay, 7th Marquess of Tweeddale was an important Scottish noble. He was born in 1753 and passed away in 1804. As a Marquess, he held a high rank in the Scottish nobility.
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Early Life and Family
George Hay was born in a place called Newhall, located in East Lothian, Scotland. His parents were John Hay and Dorothy Hay.
He had several brothers and sisters. His family was connected to other important Scottish families. For example, his brother William married a daughter of the 4th Marquess of Tweeddale.
Career and Public Service
Before becoming a Marquess, George Hay served as an officer. He worked for the East India Company Navy. This was a powerful company that traded with countries in Asia.
In 1787, George Hay inherited the title of Marquess of Tweeddale. He became the 7th person to hold this important title. A year later, he became a Burgess of Edinburgh. This meant he was an official citizen with special rights.
In 1794, he was appointed Lord Lieutenant of Haddingtonshire. This was a role where he represented the King in his home area. From 1796, he also served as a Scottish representative peer. This meant he was chosen to represent Scotland's nobles in the British Parliament.
Personal Life and Family
George Hay married Lady Hannah Maitland on April 18, 1785. Hannah was the daughter of the 7th Earl of Lauderdale. Together, George and Hannah had eleven children.
Some of their notable children included:
- George Hay, 8th Marquess of Tweeddale (1787–1876): He later became the Governor of Madras in India.
- Lord James Hay (1788–1862): He became a General in the British Army.
- Lord John Hay (1793–1851): He was a Member of Parliament (MP) and a Rear-Admiral in the Royal Navy.
Travel and Imprisonment
In 1802, the Marquess's health began to decline. He and his wife decided to travel to the Continent, starting in France. However, their trip took an unexpected turn.
In 1803, war started again between Britain and France. Napoleon's police captured George Hay and his wife. They were among many British citizens who were imprisoned. They were held in a fortress in Verdun, France.
Sadly, Lady Hannah Maitland passed away in Verdun on May 8, 1804. George Hay, the 7th Marquess of Tweeddale, also died there a few months later, on August 9, 1804.
