James Ogilvie-Grant, 11th Earl of Seafield facts for kids
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The Earl of Seafield
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The 11th Earl of Seafield
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| Born | 18 April 1876 Oamaru, New Zealand |
| Died | 12 November 1915 (aged 39) Flanders, Belgium |
| Cause of death | Died of wounds |
| Resting place | Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium |
| Title | 11th Earl of Seafield |
| Tenure | 3 December 1888 – 12 November 1915 |
| Other titles | 3rd Baron Strathspey |
| Issue | Nina Caroline Studley-Herbert |
| Parents | Francis William Ogilvy-Grant |
| Occupation | farmer |
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James Ogilvie-Grant, 11th Earl of Seafield (born April 18, 1876 – died November 12, 1915) was a Scottish nobleman. A nobleman is a person who belongs to a special, high-ranking family, often with a title like Earl or Baron. James Ogilvie-Grant held several important titles during his life. He was also known as Viscount Reidhaven for a short time in 1888.
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Who Was James Ogilvie-Grant?
James Ogilvie-Grant was the 11th Earl of Seafield. This means he inherited a very old and important title in Scotland. He was also a Deputy Lieutenant, which is a ceremonial role helping the Lord-Lieutenant of a county.
Early Life and Family
James was born in 1876 in Oamaru, a town in New Zealand. His father was Francis William Ogilvy-Grant, 10th Earl of Seafield. His mother was Ann Nina. She was the daughter of Major George Thomas Evans.
James had six brothers and sisters. His youngest brother was Trevor Ogilvie-Grant. His youngest sister, Nina Geraldine, married Sir Lees Knowles.
Education and Titles
James started his schooling at Warwick House preparatory school in Christchurch, New Zealand. His younger brother Trevor also went to this school. Later, James attended Christ's College and Lincoln College.
When his father passed away in 1888, James became the 11th Earl of Seafield. He also inherited other titles and became the 30th Chief of Clan Grant. A Clan Chief is the leader of a large family group in Scotland.
Family Life
Before he got married, Lord Seafield lived in Auckland, New Zealand. In 1898, he married Mary Elizabeth Nina Townend. She was the oldest daughter of Dr. Joseph Henry Townend from Christchurch. They had one daughter together.
Public Service and Military Career
Lord Seafield served as a Justice of the Peace for several areas in Scotland. A Justice of the Peace is a person who helps keep law and order in their local community.
He joined the military and became a second lieutenant in the 3rd Battalion of the Bedfordshire Regiment in 1902. When World War I began, he fought as a captain in the 3rd Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. He was later attached to the 5th Battalion Cameron Highlanders. He also served as a Deputy Lieutenant for the County of Elgin.
His Legacy
Lord Seafield was fighting in World War I when he was supposed to go on leave. However, his leave was cancelled. He sadly died on November 12, 1915, at the age of 39. He passed away from wounds he received while fighting in Flanders, Belgium.
He is buried at the Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery in Belgium. After his death, his younger brother, Trevor Ogilvie-Grant, inherited some of his titles. These included the barony of Strathspey and the leadership of Clan Grant.
However, the title of Earl of Seafield could be passed down to female family members. So, his daughter, Nina Caroline Studley-Herbert, inherited the earldom and became the 12th Countess of Seafield.
