Hugh Rose, 15th of Kilravock facts for kids

Quick facts for kids The Right Honourable Hugh Rose 15th Baron of Kilravock
Hugh Rose, 15th Baron of Kilravock by Richard Waitt
Lord Lieutenant of Ross-shire
In office 1729–1732
Preceded by	New office
Succeeded by	James Brodie
Sheriff of Ross
In office 1706–1722
Preceded by	Sir Robert Munro
Succeeded by	The Master of Kilravock
Shire Commissioner for Nairnshire
In office 1707–1700 Serving with George Brodie (until 1702) Duncan Forbes (1702-03) and John Forbes (since 1704)
Preceded by	John Hay
Succeeded by	Nairnshire (UK Parliament constituency)
Member of Parliament for Nairnshire
In office 1707–1708
Preceded by	Nairnshire (Parliament of Scotland constituency)
Succeeded by	Vacant
Personal details
Born	(1663-01-01)1 January 1663 Kilravock Castle, Nairnshire, Scotland
Died	23 January 1732(1732-01-23) (aged 69) Kilravock Castle, Nairnshire, Scotland
Spouses	Margaret Campbell ​ (m. 1683⁠–⁠1690)​ Jean Fraser ​ (m. 1692⁠–⁠1698)​ Beatrix Cuthbert ​ (m. 1701⁠–⁠1703)​ Elizabeth Calder ​ (m. 1704⁠–⁠1728)​ Katherine Porteous ​ (m. 1730⁠–⁠1732)​
Children	9
Parents	Hugh Rose, 14th Baron of Kilravock (father) Margaret Innes (mother)

The Coat of Arms for Clan Rose

Hugh Rose (1663–1732) was an important Scottish leader. He was the 15th Baron of Kilravock and the Chief of Clan Rose. He also served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Nairnshire in the first ever Parliament of Great Britain.

Hugh Rose's Early Life

Hugh Rose was born in 1663 at Kilravock Castle in Scotland. His father, also named Hugh Rose, was the 14th Baron of Kilravock. His mother was Margaret Innes.

When his father passed away in 1687, Hugh inherited the title of Baron of Kilravock. He also became the Chief of Clan Rose. At that time, the family's lands were in a lot of debt. Hugh helped save the family's wealth through several marriages.

Hugh Rose's Political Journey

Hugh Rose started his public service as a commissioner for justice in the Highlands in 1693. This role meant he helped keep law and order in the northern parts of Scotland.

From 1700 to 1707, he was an MP for Nairnshire in the Parliament of Scotland. During this time, he often disagreed with the government's plans. He especially opposed the Darien scheme, which was a failed Scottish attempt to set up a colony.

In 1707, Scotland and England joined to form Great Britain. Hugh Rose became one of the first Scottish representatives in the new Parliament of Great Britain. However, he chose not to travel to London to attend Parliament. He also did not seek re-election.

Hugh Rose also held the position of Sheriff of Ross from 1706 to 1722, and again from 1729 to 1732. As Sheriff, he had a lot of power in the region. He used his influence to help his son, Hugh, become an MP for Ross-shire.

Some other powerful families, like Clan Ross and Clan Munro, were unhappy with this. They tried to have him removed from his Sheriff role. They accused him of supporting the Jacobites, who wanted to bring back the old royal family. However, Hugh Rose's friends supported him, saying he was a very loyal Presbyterian (a type of Christian).

After a while, his son lost his MP position, and both Hugh and his son stepped back from public life. After the Jacobite rising of 1715 (a rebellion), Hugh Rose and his son began to support the Duke of Argyll. This connection helped them regain their positions. Hugh Rose got back his role as Sheriff and also became the Lord Lieutenant of Ross-shire.

Hugh Rose's Military Role

During the Jacobite rising of 1715, Hugh Rose supported the British Government. He led a successful attack to take control of Inverness. He also made sure his own home, Kilravock Castle, was well-defended against the rebels.

Hugh Rose's Family Life

Hugh Rose was married five times and had nine children. His marriages helped improve his family's financial situation.

His first marriage was to Margaret Campbell in 1683. They had three children:

• Hugh Rose, 16th of Kilravock (died 1755), who became an MP.
• Margaret Rose (died 1703).
• Mary Rose (died 1734).

His second marriage was to Jean Fraser in 1692. They had one child:

• James Rose (died 1762).

His third marriage was to Beatrix Cuthbert in 1701. They had two children:

• Magdalene Rose.
• Jean Rose.

His fourth marriage was to Elizabeth Calder in 1704. They had one child:

• Margaret Rose.

His fifth marriage was to Katherine Porteous in 1730. They had two children:

• Arthur Rose.
• Alexander Rose.

Hugh Rose passed away from a fever at Kilravock Castle on January 23, 1732. He was buried in the chapel of Geddes.