James Boyd, 2nd Lord Boyd facts for kids
James Boyd, the 2nd Lord Boyd, was a young Scottish nobleman who lived a very short life. He was born around 1469 and passed away in 1484. He was the grandson of Robert Boyd, who was the 1st Lord Boyd.
His parents were Thomas Boyd, the Earl of Arran, and Mary Stewart. Mary was the oldest daughter of King James II of Scotland. James's father, Thomas, was the eldest son of the 1st Lord Boyd. Sadly, Thomas died around 1472, while his own father was still alive.
Who Was James Boyd?
James Boyd became the leader of his family, the Boyds, in 1482. This happened after his grandfather, the 1st Lord Boyd, passed away. Even though James was still very young, he took on this important role.
Becoming a Lord
On October 14, 1482, James got his family's lands back. This meant he officially owned them again. Some historians who write about noble families believe he might not have gotten his full noble titles back. However, official documents from October 1482 show him owning various lands as "James Lord Boyd." He was also a witness to another important document in January 1484, again called "James Lord Boyd."
What is a "Lord"?
In Scotland, a "Lord" was a nobleman with special rights and lands. They were important figures in society and often advised the King. Being a Lord meant you had a high social rank and responsibilities.
A Short Life
James Boyd's life ended very young. In 1484, he died in a conflict with Hugh Montgomery of Eglintoun. He was likely under 16 years old at the time. One old saying about him means, "He died very young, caught in a conflict with his family's rivals." James was not married. After he passed away, his family's main land, Kilmarnock, went back to the King.
