John Arbuthnott, 14th Viscount of Arbuthnott facts for kids
John ("Jack") Ogilvy Arbuthnott (born September 15, 1882, in Montrose – died October 17, 1960) was an important Scottish noble. He held the title of the 14th Viscount of Arbuthnott. A Viscount is a noble rank, usually below an Earl and above a Baron. John Arbuthnott had a long career serving his country in different ways.
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Serving His Country
Military Career
John Arbuthnott joined the military during World War I. In February 1917, he became part of the Calgary Light Horse. This was a unit of the Canadian Army. Later, he served as a lieutenant in the Welsh Guards. This is a famous part of the British Army.
Royal Events
Lord Arbuthnott also played a special role at the Coronation of Elizabeth II in 1953. He was chosen to represent all Viscounts at this important royal event.
Public Service
Local Leadership
John Arbuthnott was a key leader in his local area. From 1926 until his death, he served as the Lord Lieutenant of Kincardineshire. This is a representative of the King or Queen in a county. He was also the Convenor of Kincardineshire County Council in 1933. This means he led the local government meetings.
National Politics
Lord Arbuthnott also spent ten years in the House of Lords. This is the upper house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. From 1945 to 1955, he was a representative peer for Scotland. This meant he spoke for Scottish nobles in the government.
Family Life
John Arbuthnott married Dorothy Oxley. She was from Ripon, a town in England.
