James Sinclair, 8th Lord Sinclair facts for kids
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James Sinclair
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Lord Sinclair coat of arms
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| Predecessor | Henry Sinclair, 7th Lord Sinclair |
| Successor | Patrick Sinclair, 9th Lord Sinclair |
| Died | 1607 |
| Noble family | Clan Sinclair |
| Father | James Sinclair, Master of Sinclair |
| Mother | Isabella, daughter of Andrew Leslie, 5th Earl of Rothes |
James Sinclair (who passed away in 1607) was an important Scottish nobleman. He held the title of the 8th Lord Sinclair. A "Lord" is a title given to a person of high rank in society, often someone who owns a lot of land or has a special position.
Historians sometimes count the Lords Sinclair in different ways. Some records call James the 7th Lord, starting their count from William Sinclair, 1st Earl of Caithness. However, other historians, like Roland Saint-Clair, count him as the 8th Lord. They start their count from Henry II Sinclair, Earl of Orkney, who was the first person known to be called Lord Sinclair in official records. This shows how history can sometimes have different viewpoints!
Becoming Lord Sinclair
James Sinclair was the second son of James Sinclair, who was known as the Master of Sinclair. His mother was Isabella, the daughter of Andrew Leslie, 5th Earl of Rothes.
James's grandfather was Henry Sinclair, 6th Lord Sinclair. James had an older brother named Henry Sinclair, 7th Lord Sinclair. Sadly, his older brother passed away in 1602. After his brother's death, James became the next Lord Sinclair.
James Sinclair himself passed away in 1607. After his death, his younger brother, Patrick Sinclair, 9th Lord Sinclair, took over the title and became the next Lord Sinclair.
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