George Leslie, 1st Earl of Rothes facts for kids
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George Leslie
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| Earl of Rothes | |
| Term | 1457–1490 |
| Predecessor | New Creation |
| Successor | George Leslie |
| Born | c. 1406–1417 |
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| Father | Lord James Leslie |
George Leslie, 1st Earl of Rothes was an important Scottish nobleman who lived a long time ago, from around 1406 to 1490. He was the very first person to be called the "Earl of Rothes." This was a special title that meant he was a powerful leader over the lands around Leslie, Fife in Scotland.
The Leslie Family
George Leslie was born in Scotland, likely between the years 1406 and 1417. His father was Norman Leslie, who lived in a place called Fythkill in Fife.
George had a sister named Elizabeth Leslie. He also had several children:
- George Leslie, who became the First Laird of Aikenway.
- Christian Sinclair, who became the Countess of Orkney.
- Andrew Leslie, known as the Master of Rothes.
- Lady Elizabeth Leslie.
- John Leslie, who became the First Laird of Pitnamoon.
George Leslie was married three times during his life. His wives were Margaret Lundie, Christina Halyburton, and Elizabeth Campbell.
Becoming an Earl
George Leslie was given an important title called "Lord Leslie" in 1445. This was a step towards becoming an Earl.
Later, in 1458, King James II gave him an even higher title: "Earl of Rothes." This made him a very important person in the Peerage of Scotland, which is a system of noble ranks. Being an Earl meant he had a lot of power and land.
George Leslie lived a long life and passed away in 1490. He was likely around 84 years old when he died.
Who Came Next
After George Leslie, his grandson took over the title of Earl of Rothes. His grandson was also named George Leslie.
The grandson became the Earl in 1492 and held the title until 1509. There was a short time, from 1490 to 1492, when no one was officially the Earl. Some people believe that King James IV might have stopped the grandson from becoming Earl right away.
